CONNECT Linn County (CLC) held an expanded version of its annual Trunk or Treat Harvest Festival at Pioneer Park on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Volunteers and members of the All American Camaro and Firebird Association passed out candy while the Hocus Pokie Dancers entertained. Central Linn Elementary PTC hosted a haunted house fundraiser, and the Lebanon Explosion Dance Team hosted an escape room fundraiser.
Meanwhile, CLC provided free hot dogs for kids, food vendors were on hand for the adults, and everyone was invited to vote in the Chili Cook-Off and Fall Baking Competition.
Several dozen humans (plus two canines) in Halloween disguise participated in a costume contest. Winners earned some goodies and bragging rights.
Tika Harrison introduces the youngest entries in the costume contest.
Families wait for their chance to be presented in the costume contest.
The Hocus Pokie Dancers perform Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” dance.
Steve Buckley and Jamie Harila, of Brownsville, offer candy from the trunk of their SUV.
Tika Harrison introduces the contestants in the adult round of the costume contest.
The Deaver family tries some baked goods from kids who participated in the baking contest.
In disguise as Spiderman, Archer Lobaugh, 3, of Brownsville, tries to catch bubbles in his web of hands.
Young adults wait to find out which one of their costumes would be selected as a winner.
A taco walked into a vendors aisle….
Ryker and Jenni White, of Lebanon, attempt to solve a problem in the escape room.
Camaro Club member Josh Rogers, of Jefferson, dressed as Gingy from “Shrek,” offers candy with his dog, Driller, dressed as Dragon.
Eddie and Susie Newton, of Brownsville, try a sample of baked sweets.
Bakers and chili makers pass out samples of their creations in a contest of taste buds.
Miriannah Wyne-Mark, 6, waits at the entrance to Central Linn Elementary PTC’s haunted house.
Pioneer Picnic Queen Lucy Kennedy hands over a goody bag after making her selection in the adult costume contest.
Despite a little wet weather, Linn County residents came out to Pioneer Park for some Fall-weather fun.
Winners of the costume contest present their best smile for a photo.