Black magic tire shije is a practice commonly found in Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean. It involves the installation of a cursed or bewitched tire on someone's property or vehicle in order to bring harm or misfortune to the targeted individual. The belief in black magic tire shije stems from the Afro-Caribbean religious practices and the belief in spiritual forces that can be manipulated for both positive and negative purposes. In this case, it is believed that by enchanting and consecrating a tire through various rituals and incantations, one can harness negative spiritual forces to cause harm to someone else. The process of creating a black magic tire shije can vary, but typically involves the involvement of a bokor or voodoo priest. The tire is chosen as the object to hold the curse due to its symbolism as a means of transportation and connection to the target.

Here Are Some of the State's Best Halloween Festivities

We rounded up a ton of events you won’t want to miss.

Family-friendly

From 6–8 p.m. o n Friday, head to Gateway Garden Center’s Jack O’ Lantern Jamboree. Stroll the Haunted Woods and see pumpkins carved by local artists, businesses and Gateway staff members. Roast marshmallows and sip warm, fresh apple cider with friends and family.

On Saturday, enjoy a daytime trick-or-treating event (11 a.m.–3 p.m., rain or shine) that’s perfect for kids of all ages. Many of the Hockessin businesses participate by dressing up and giving out candy. Beauty Bar By Saiko owner Saiko Imai makes her own cotton candy for the occasion. Beauty Bar By Saiko also participates in the Teal Pumpkin Project—providing treats for those with food allergies—and the BBQ and Bake Sale, which benefits the Delaware Puppy Rescue.

Rehoboth Beach. Free. 302-227-2233. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

The 18th annual festival kicks off on Friday with the Tyke Bike race on the boardwalk, a movie in Grove Park and a bonfire at Dewey Beach. On Saturday, watch visitors dressed up in their Halloween best, bands and decorated cars participate in the costume parade. After, watch a Mummers performance, see horse shows on the beach, shop the vendors, and participate in the Sea Witch Hunt. Finish the weekend on Sunday with the 5K Race/Walk and watch the costumed pet parade on the Boardwalk.

Clayton. $5 per person. 302-715-1326. 7–9 p.m.

Traverse the haunted Blackbird Forest and meet ghosts, scarecrows, pumpkins, witches and more spooky surprises. Have a chance to see nocturnal animals like foxes, raccoons, opossums, coyotes, owls and skunks awake in their natural habitat. Warm cider and marshmallows for roasting will be provided.

Dover. $10 per person. Pre-registration is required; call 302-739-9194 to reserve a spot. Tours at 7 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m.

Through the hour-long program, hear true stories about murder, meet the legends who still haunt The Green, and listen to a retelling of Poison Candy murder.

Frightland • Oct. 27–Nov.4

Middletown. 302-838-0256. 6–9 p.m.

Tour haunted attractions like the zombie prison, horror hayrides, haunted barn, while partaking in carnival amusements.

Dover. $1. 302-734-1618. 5–6:30 p.m.

Children in costumes can enjoy trick-or-treating through an authentic 1890s village and compete in a costume contest for prizes. Judging from 5-6 p.m.

Dover. Free. 302-739-5656. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.

Take a guided tour through the public spaces of the 1798 home; learn how to play children’s games from the 1700s including hoop and stick, graces, quoits, ninepins and badminton; make sachet filled with herbs and spices; decorate pumpkins; make Tootsie-Roll Pop spiders, pumpkins or ghosts; create a Halloween card or bookmark; make a pom-pom pencil; or decorate a Halloween mask.

Bethany Beach. 302-541-5207. 9 a.m.– 12 p.m.

Get yourself and your pets dressed up for the parade. Registration starts at 9 a.m., parade begins at 10 a.m. Event will have face painting, pumpkin painting, costume contests for both people and pets. Benefits local animal rescue Partners for Paws.

Haunted houses

Hockessin. $5 per person, cash only. 309-547-1257. 7-9 p.m.

Tour of the rooms and passageways of the Clark house and encounter the spirits and demons within. Haunted house promises paranormal activity, a seance and a mad scientist. All proceeds benefit Comp Animals Pet Rescue, an all-volunteer, no-kill rescue.

Meet Pin Head, Dr. Death, The Butcher, The Cobber and ChainSaw Clown. Funds donated to a nonprofit organization or two.

Georgetown. $30– 50. 302-856-7400. 6:30– 10:30 p.m.

Promises haunted houses, hayrides and cemetery, as well as mazes, woods of terror and zombie paintball. Six attractions throughout the six acres.

Laurel. $13. 302-381-2150. 6– 8: 30 p.m.

Learn about the visitors who came to the farm and never left. Proceeds go to Operation We Care, an organization that sends care packages to soldiers serving overseas.

For the Adults

Newark. 302-731-8200. 6 p.m.– 1 a.m.

Come dressed up for a chance to win in the costume contest. Listen to a performance by Delaware’s Bullets and try the killer brews and food.

Milford. F re e. 302-491-6623. 7–11 p.m.

With the help of Haass’ on the Go, join in for a night of spooky fun.

Milton. Thirty tickets are on sale for $35. 302-664-1188.

Hosted by Brimming Horn Meadery, dine on appetizer food and specialty ice cream sundaes. Event will feature music and prizes for best costumes.

Delmar. 302-907-0423. 7– 10 p.m.

Hosted by 3rd Wave Brewing Co., come in your favorite Halloween mask and get a dollar off all cask beer.

Wilmington. $10. 8 p.m.–1 a.m.

Pay a $10 cover charge to partake in a citywide costume party and visit the nightspots in Wilmington. Participating clubs are: Catherine Rooney’s, Chelsea Tavern, Dead Presidents, Ernest & Scott, FireStone, Gallucio’s Cafe, Grotto Pizza, Kelly’s Logan House, Lavish, Timothy’s Riverfront, Trolley Oyster House and Trolley Tap House.

Wilmington. 302-757-4971. 6–11 p.m.

Hosted by Bellefonte Brewing Co., come in costume for a prize. All costume get a dollar off pints.

Marydel. 302-804-1329.1– 5 p.m.

Hosted by Harvest Ridge Winery, show off your costume skills. Those dressed up get $2 off glasses of wine and cider and 10 percent discounts on bottles. Prizes will be given for best dressed. Food will be provided by Downtime Refreshment Food Truck, with musical entertainment by Deb & Mike.

Marydel. $5 per person for wine tasting. 302-804-1329. 5– 6 p.m.

Combine higher yoga and a wine tasting. Costume winner gets a $25 gift card to Harvest Ridge.

Marydel. $12 per person. Tickets limited; purchase here . 302-804-1329. 1– 3 p.m.

See what wine pairs well with your favorite Halloween treats.

Miscellaneous

Delaware City. $50. 302-834-7941. 6:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m.

Join in on an actual three-hour paranormal investigation, led by the Diamond State Ghost Investigators. Investigation will use electromagnetic field detectors, data recorders and more. Participants must be at least 13 years old.

Milton. $5–10. 302-684-3048. 9 p.m.

Starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Richard O’Brien, Barry Bostwick, directed by Jim Sharman, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a musical comedy horror film parodying science fiction and horror movies of the 1930s-1970s. Fully interactive showing of the film. Rocky Horror props available for $6.

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Family-friendly

From 6–8 p.m. o n Friday, head to Gateway Garden Center’s Jack O' Lantern Jamboree. Stroll the Haunted Woods and see pumpkins carved by local artists, businesses and Gateway staff members. Roast marshmallows and sip warm, fresh apple cider with friends and family.

On Saturday, enjoy a daytime trick-or-treating event (11 a.m.–3 p.m., rain or shine) that's perfect for kids of all ages. Many of the Hockessin businesses participate by dressing up and giving out candy. Beauty Bar By Saiko owner Saiko Imai makes her own cotton candy for the occasion. Beauty Bar By Saiko also participates in the Teal Pumpkin Project—providing treats for those with food allergies—and the BBQ and Bake Sale, which benefits the Delaware Puppy Rescue.

Rehoboth Beach. Free. 302-227-2233. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

The 18th annual festival kicks off on Friday with the Tyke Bike race on the boardwalk, a movie in Grove Park and a bonfire at Dewey Beach. On Saturday, watch visitors dressed up in their Halloween best, bands and decorated cars participate in the costume parade. After, watch a Mummers performance, see horse shows on the beach, shop the vendors, and participate in the Sea Witch Hunt. Finish the weekend on Sunday with the 5K Race/Walk and watch the costumed pet parade on the Boardwalk.

Clayton. $5 per person. 302-715-1326. 7–9 p.m.

Traverse the haunted Blackbird Forest and meet ghosts, scarecrows, pumpkins, witches and more spooky surprises. Have a chance to see nocturnal animals like foxes, raccoons, opossums, coyotes, owls and skunks awake in their natural habitat. Warm cider and marshmallows for roasting will be provided.

Dover. $10 per person. Pre-registration is required; call 302-739-9194 to reserve a spot. Tours at 7 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m.

Through the hour-long program, hear true stories about murder, meet the legends who still haunt The Green, and listen to a retelling of Poison Candy murder.

Frightland • Oct. 27–Nov.4

Middletown. 302-838-0256. 6–9 p.m.

Tour haunted attractions like the zombie prison, horror hayrides, haunted barn, while partaking in carnival amusements.

Dover. $1. 302-734-1618. 5–6:30 p.m.

Children in costumes can enjoy trick-or-treating through an authentic 1890s village and compete in a costume contest for prizes. Judging from 5-6 p.m.

Dover. Free. 302-739-5656. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.

Take a guided tour through the public spaces of the 1798 home; learn how to play children’s games from the 1700s including hoop and stick, graces, quoits, ninepins and badminton; make sachet filled with herbs and spices; decorate pumpkins; make Tootsie-Roll Pop spiders, pumpkins or ghosts; create a Halloween card or bookmark; make a pom-pom pencil; or decorate a Halloween mask.

Bethany Beach. 302-541-5207. 9 a.m.– 12 p.m.

Get yourself and your pets dressed up for the parade. Registration starts at 9 a.m., parade begins at 10 a.m. Event will have face painting, pumpkin painting, costume contests for both people and pets. Benefits local animal rescue Partners for Paws.

Haunted houses

Hockessin. $5 per person, cash only. 309-547-1257. 7-9 p.m.

Tour of the rooms and passageways of the Clark house and encounter the spirits and demons within. Haunted house promises paranormal activity, a seance and a mad scientist. All proceeds benefit Comp Animals Pet Rescue, an all-volunteer, no-kill rescue.

Meet Pin Head, Dr. Death, The Butcher, The Cobber and ChainSaw Clown. Funds donated to a nonprofit organization or two.

Georgetown. $30– 50. 302-856-7400. 6:30– 10:30 p.m.

Promises haunted houses, hayrides and cemetery, as well as mazes, woods of terror and zombie paintball. Six attractions throughout the six acres.

Laurel. $13. 302-381-2150. 6– 8: 30 p.m.

Learn about the visitors who came to the farm and never left. Proceeds go to Operation We Care, an organization that sends care packages to soldiers serving overseas.

For the Adults

Newark. 302-731-8200. 6 p.m.– 1 a.m.

Come dressed up for a chance to win in the costume contest. Listen to a performance by Delaware’s Bullets and try the killer brews and food.

Milford. F re e. 302-491-6623. 7–11 p.m.

With the help of Haass’ on the Go, join in for a night of spooky fun.

Milton. Thirty tickets are on sale for $35. 302-664-1188.

Hosted by Brimming Horn Meadery, dine on appetizer food and specialty ice cream sundaes. Event will feature music and prizes for best costumes.

Delmar. 302-907-0423. 7– 10 p.m.

Hosted by 3rd Wave Brewing Co., come in your favorite Halloween mask and get a dollar off all cask beer.

Wilmington. $10. 8 p.m.–1 a.m.

Pay a $10 cover charge to partake in a citywide costume party and visit the nightspots in Wilmington. Participating clubs are: Catherine Rooney’s, Chelsea Tavern, Dead Presidents, Ernest & Scott, FireStone, Gallucio’s Cafe, Grotto Pizza, Kelly’s Logan House, Lavish, Timothy’s Riverfront, Trolley Oyster House and Trolley Tap House.

Wilmington. 302-757-4971. 6–11 p.m.

Hosted by Bellefonte Brewing Co., come in costume for a prize. All costume get a dollar off pints.

Marydel. 302-804-1329.1– 5 p.m.

Hosted by Harvest Ridge Winery, show off your costume skills. Those dressed up get $2 off glasses of wine and cider and 10 percent discounts on bottles. Prizes will be given for best dressed. Food will be provided by Downtime Refreshment Food Truck, with musical entertainment by Deb & Mike.

Marydel. $5 per person for wine tasting. 302-804-1329. 5– 6 p.m.

Combine higher yoga and a wine tasting. Costume winner gets a $25 gift card to Harvest Ridge.

Marydel. $12 per person. Tickets limited; purchase here . 302-804-1329. 1– 3 p.m.

See what wine pairs well with your favorite Halloween treats.

Miscellaneous

Delaware City. $50. 302-834-7941. 6:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m.

Join in on an actual three-hour paranormal investigation, led by the Diamond State Ghost Investigators. Investigation will use electromagnetic field detectors, data recorders and more. Participants must be at least 13 years old.

Milton. $5–10. 302-684-3048. 9 p.m.

Starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Richard O’Brien, Barry Bostwick, directed by Jim Sharman, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a musical comedy horror film parodying science fiction and horror movies of the 1930s-1970s. Fully interactive showing of the film. Rocky Horror props available for $6.

Create Incredible Memories Checking Out Delaware Fall Festivals

Just because fall is around the corner, that doesn’t mean you have to pack your suitcases away. This time of year not only means you are more likely to get your top choice of Delaware rental from Wilgus Associates, but you can also enjoy popular area activities without the summer crowds. If you’re deciding when the best time to plan your trip for two or a friends’ getaway is, take a look at the lineup of Delaware fall festivals. These events make the perfect addition to any vacation!

The tire is chosen as the object to hold the curse due to its symbolism as a means of transportation and connection to the target. The bokor may perform rituals that involve animal sacrifices, invocations of spirits, and the use of herbal concoctions to infuse the tire with negative energy. Once the black magic tire shije is prepared, it is then placed near the targeted individual's property or vehicle.

A Look at Top Events by Month

Between September and November, countless events and festivals occur throughout coastal Southern Delaware. Here’s a quick look at some of the most popular happenings.

September

– Taking place Saturday and Sunday nights from September through October, the Bethany Beach Seaside Concert Series is a great way to listen to phenomenal live music. Shows start at 6:30 p.m. and cover a wide range of genres.

– In 2023, say goodbye to summer with Fireworks on the Beach. The postponed July 4th spectacular was rescheduled for Labor Day weekend

– For even more incredible music, check out the Ocean Calling Music Festival. Taking place the last week of September, the festival takes place right across state lines in Maryland and features incredible acts.

October

– Another popular Ocean City festival is Sunfest. As one of the largest outdoor festivals in the region, the four-day arts, food, music, and crafts fest truly has something for everyone.

– Celebrate the spooky season with the Sea Witch Festival. The annual Rehoboth Beach festival takes place the last weekend of October and features numerous things to see, like magic shows, parades, trick-or-treating, and monster art.

– Raise money for the Brandywine Valley SPCA at Wags, Witches & Warlocks. Put on your best costume and join the parade that starts at Garfield Parkway. You can also enjoy other Halloween fun, like trick-or-treating.

November

– Work up an appetite at Sea Colony Turkey Trot. Benefiting Special Olympics Delaware, the 5K run/walk takes you through the Sea Colony resort and is a great way to give back while making room for Thanksgiving leftovers.

– Kick off the holiday season at Winter WonderFest. Opening mid-November, the attraction allows visitors to drive through a colorful display of lights from their vehicle or the open-air wagon ride.

The belief is that the cursed tire will cause a series of misfortunes and failures in the person's life, ranging from financial difficulties to health problems and even death in extreme cases. It is believed that the targeted individual will be unable to find success or happiness until the curse is removed. To counter the effects of a black magic tire shije, various rituals and spiritual remedies can be employed. These may include seeking the assistance of a healer or a bokor proficient in counteracting curses, performing ceremonies and prayers to cleanse and protect oneself, and carrying amulets or talismans believed to ward off negative spiritual influences. While black magic tire shije may be an integral part of the cultural and spiritual beliefs in certain parts of the Caribbean, it is important to approach the topic with an open mind and respect for different belief systems. Whether one believes in the effectiveness of curses or not, the impact of such practices on individuals and communities should be acknowledged and understood as part of the cultural tapestry of the region..

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