Greetings from Freehold and welcome to the 2010 Halloween Spooktacular, hosted by the all volunteer Western Monmouth County Spooktacular Committee!
As in years past, you can enjoy the Halloween murals painted on retail storefront windows throughout downtown Freehold. Artistic students from each of the six high schools in the Freehold Regional School district compete for honors in this long standing Borough tradition that is not to be missed. Bring your family and your camera and take a leisurely stroll to see the award winning windows. We're sure you will love it! The windows will be painted on October 12th.
On Saturday October 16th from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. are the very popular Scarecrow Contest and Haunted Hayrides. Participants use their imaginations to create a full-sized scarecrow for display throughout the hayride route to compete for prizes and a year's worth of scarecrow bragging rights! As in years past, the hayride will slowly wind through the streets of Freehold while live "Haunters," ghouls, ghosts, and other Halloween surprises create an unforgettable Halloween experience for children and adults. Line-up for the free tractor-drawn wagons in the Wachovia Bank branch parking lot on West Main Street.
The Jack-O-Lantern Contest will be held on Saturday, October 23, 6:30 pm to 8:30 p.m. Bring your gorgeous carved pumpkin and a candle to the Hall of Records, Main Street, Freehold. Pumpkins are judged in various categories: best overall for age groups 5 and under, 6-9, 10-13, 14-17, and 18 and over. You can also try to "guess the weight of the pumpkin" and win $50.00 or guess the number candy pieces in the jar for a prize Live entertainment will be provided for your enjoyment and numerous prizes will be given out to entrants.
In the event of rain the Jack-O-Lantern event will be moved to the Freehold Fire Department Annex Building which is located in the Bus Terminal parking lot between Main and Broad Streets.
Culminating this year's Spooktacular events will be the Spooktacular Halloween Parade on Sunday October 24, scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. This will immediately follow the 12:00 noon costume judging at the Freehold Raceway parking lot of Manalapan Avenue. Considered one of the best Halloween parades in the area, the parade will feature hundreds of costumed children, lots of high school and professional bands, floats, and other marchers. Prizes will be awarded in a variety of age groups, from infants to teens, and there is also a special family category. Prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the parade at a ceremony conducted on the steps of the Hall of Records, at approximately 2:30 p.m.
For more information on how you can volunteer to help with any of the events, or for information on how your group or family can participate as one of our hayride Haunters just click the link on the left or call 732-462-9341.
The Halloween Spooktacular is brought to you completely through volunteer efforts and generous donations. Please help so that we may continue to provide this enjoyable and free Halloween experience to our Western Monmouth Community. Click the Spooktacular Sponsors link for information on how to have your name or business listed on our Spooktacular Sponsors Page or displayed on the Main Street banner.
Thank you for your support and enjoy the 2010 Spooktacular!
