MOUNT VERNON – Motorists in Mount Vernon are being asked to take care on Friday and Saturday with a Halloween festival and trick or treating on tap.

First up is the Boo N’ Brew Music and Craft Beer Festival Friday, Oct. 29, from 4-10:30 p.m., rain or shine. Detours begin at midnight Thursday directing motorists away from the Square and a section of South Main from the Square south to Vine Street, city spokesperson Todd Hill said. The detours will end at midnight Friday.

Detours will send traffic along East Chestnut Street. Eastbound motorists on Coshocton Avenue will be detoured from turning south on North Park Street at East Chestnut. Southbound motorists north of downtown will turn onto Mulberry Street at Five Points.

The Boo N’ Brew Festival will feature craft beers, food trucks and four musical acts. The festival is a closed, ticketed event. All attendees must be at least 21 years of age. Visit BooNBrewfestival.com.

Motorists are advised to watch out for trick or treaters in Mount Vernon from 5:30-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30.