UPDATE: The highly anticipated LaGrange Spooky Harvest Festival is set to return to the LaGrange Community Park, located at 422 W. Main St., on October 17 and 18 at 5 p.m.. This free, family-friendly event promises a thrilling Halloween celebration filled with activities for all ages, including trick-or-treating, a spooky maze, and much more.
Event organizer Bill Robson confirms that this year’s festival will feature exciting new additions while retaining popular elements from last year. “We’ve added trunk-or-treat to the trick-or-treat on the trail,” Robson stated, aiming to encourage more community members to participate by handing out candy.
Festival-goers can expect a variety of activities over the two days, including a pumpkin decorating contest for children, interactive story times hosted by the Keystone-LaGrange Branch Library, and tasty offerings from local food trucks instead of traditional concessions. “It’s just a nice family atmosphere,” Robson said, reflecting on the community spirit the festival fosters.
New this year, the spooky maze will be expanded with additional tents and a dedicated play area for younger guests, featuring a hay bale maze and inflatables. Robson expressed optimism about the event, saying, “Even if things don’t go perfectly, it’s still a lot of fun.”
The LaGrange Spooky Harvest Festival represents a crucial opportunity for community engagement in a town that has seen fewer community-oriented events recently. Robson believes this festival can reignite the small-town feel that residents cherish. “We haven’t had very many community-oriented things lately,” he noted.
Attendees are encouraged to support local businesses by visiting the food trucks, creating a win-win scenario for both festival-goers and vendors. Volunteers are welcome, and those interested can reach Robson at 440-381-6778 or via email at [email protected].
As anticipation builds, mark your calendars for this exciting event that promises to bring the community together in a celebration of Halloween fun and family bonding. Don’t miss out on what is shaping up to be a memorable experience for LaGrange families!
