Tromp out the trolls, scurry the skeletons and waltz the witches to Scare on the Square to be held Saturday, Oct. 27, on the Gallatin business square.
Trunk set-up for “Trunk or Treat” will be held from 2-3 p.m. Pre-registration is not necessary but recommended and appreciated. Visit friendsofgallatin.org for a registration form. There is no fee to enter this event in which candy is handed out from parked car to parked car.
“Trunk or Treat” vehicles, decorated in Halloween décor, will be located on East Grand or North Market Streets. No drive-through traffic will be allowed during the event. Non-profit organizations are welcome. Trunk judging will take place at 7 p.m.
Trick-or-treating, festivities and games will be held between 3-5 p.m.
The costume contest will be held from 5:30 p.m. to dusk. A $1 entry fee per category applies to those entering the costume contest. Sign up at the ticket table. Prizes will be awarded. There are five age groups: 0-12 months; 13-36 months; 4-7 years; 8-12 years; 13-18 years; and adults.
There will also be a couples contest (any two); family contest (three or more); pets — cat/dog 15 pounds and under, cat/dog 16 pounds and over; exotic (turtle, chicken, pig …you bring it!)
Deliver your scary, creative, original pumpkins to the courthouse lawn anytime Friday or Saturday, Oct. 26-27. Jack-o-lantern judging will take place at 7 p.m.
After dark, gather the ghosts and goblins for a movie on the square (weather permitting).
Anyone interested in donating candy or prizes for the drawing would be much appreciated.
For more information, call chairperson Bethany Vandiver at 660.334.0876 (email [email protected]) or call Kate Chrisman at 663.7912.
