HOA events are a great way to get the community together and build camaraderie with one another. If done properly, it can encourage more interaction and even decrease conflict between homeowners. Deer Valley has been known for hosting some exciting events throughout the years.

A vibrant community with regular events portrays a positive image to outsiders, including potential homebuyers. Events that bring neighbors together and create a lively atmosphere can boost the appeal of the neighborhood, ultimately increasing property values. A well-connected community is also more likely to attract residents who are invested in maintaining the neighborhood’s appeal and quality of life.

The HOA Board asked members to participate in another neighborhood vote to get their opinion on the event budget. 80% were in favor of keeping a budgeted line item for events in the HOA budget. With that, the Board decided to continue with the same budget as the previous year. This will NOT raise HOA dues.

Deer Valley’s 2nd Annual Halloween Festival is scheduled for October 26, 2024. Members of the event committee have been “brewing up” a SPOOKTACULAR great time for this family-friendly event! Expect lots of exciting games and activities.

Monster Bash

Music will be playing throughout the day for all the little ghosts and goblins. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes as we wake the dead. Halloween trivia will also be incorporated into the mix.

Costume Contest

What’s a Halloween Festival without a costume contest? That’s right. Prizes will be given out to the best costumes at the party.

Games

More games have been added this year to increase the fun level. Games include cakewalk, 2 liter ring toss, plinko, matching, balloon darts, and bag toss.

Raffle

The event committee is thrilled to introduce a new feature to this year’s festivities: The Halloween Festival 50/50 Raffle! Starting on Tuesday, October 1, tickets can be purchased. Tickets will also be available during the festival.

Food Trucks

As always, there will be a wide variety of food from local vendors including Taqueria La Bendicion De Dios, Cold Stone Creamery, Hillbillies BBQ, Primal Craft Dogz, Libertalia Coffee, and Crowes Nest.

Haunt Your Home Decorating Contest

Get creepy and creative as you out-boo your neighbors for Deer Valley’s Best Decorated Haunted Home bragging rights! Pictures will be posted on the Facebook page for people to vote. Winner will be announced during the festival.

WHAT TO KNOW

The Loop will be closed off to all vehicles starting at 11:00am on 7/6 and ending at 11:00pm. It is imperative that we keep traffic out and everyone safe. Both entrances to the neighborhood, however, will still be open.

The DJ booth will also serve as an information booth. Ask about the event timeline, request a song, or just swing by and hangout.

This is a rain or shine event. In the case of severe weather, the event will hold off until the storm passes. If by chance a storm causes the event to cancel, it will be rescheduled for a future date.

Due to limited parking, other means of transportation is highly encouraged. Great alternatives include taking a bike, golf cart, hoverboard, or walk (if you’re close enough).

WHAT TO BRING

Chairs – Bring a chair, relax, and enjoy the experience

Sunblock – This is an all day event so you’ll want to protect yourself from the sun

Swimwear – There will be a water balloon fight for the kids and lots of water sprayed from the fire truck so bring your bathing suits, swim shorts, and towels

Appetite – There are 9 food vendors lined up for the July Bash

WHAT TO EXPECT

Music – Live music with Seth Pence and DJ services from yours truly

Food – There will be a wide variety of food from local vendors including Hillbilly’s BBQ, Crowes Nest, J’s Good Grub, Juan’s (formerly Real Hacienda), East Coast Eatz (formerly Libertalia), Kona Ice, Hello Pop, Cold Stone, and Doozie Does

Cornhole Tournament – $30 (per pair) entry fee can be paid the day of the event

Miniature Golf – Holes to Go is bringing a 9 hole course

Ace Inflatables – Be prepared to sign a waiver before jumping

Balloons – Dr. Popper Entertainment will  be there twisting balloon animals 

Hotdog Eating Contest – This will be very interesting to watch

Power Wheel Drag Race – Battery-operated ride-on race for children 10 years of age and under

Fire Truck Parade / Golf Cart Decorating Contest – Decorate your golf cart and join the parade or just sit back and enjoy the show

Fire Truck Spray and Water Balloon Fight – Great way to cool off

Glow Party / Limbo – We will light up the dance floor as we get closer to the main event

Fireworks – Be prepared for an amazing firework show!

Summer Kick-Off

The Summer Kick-Off will take place June 1st in the VBT Loop. This will be a great way to welcome summer with family-fun activities. There will be cornhole, inflatables, balloons, and more! Summer jams will be played throughout the day and a glow disco later on in the evening. The night will then end with a movie on the lawn, so don’t forget your chair.

BBQ

What’s a summer party without a BBQ? What about a cook off? That’s right. Cooks will be competing in front of a panel of judges for best chicken, ribs, and brisket. Yum!

Food Trucks

There will also be several food trucks attending the event including J’s Good Grub, Torera Hibatchi, Hillbilly’s BBQ, Crowe’s Nest, Basil’s, Kona Ice and Coldstone.