Carnival brings out the goblins
The Canyon Lake Family Matters Club held its 9th annual Halloween Carnival and Trunk or Treat in Holiday Harbor on Saturday afternoon and the turnout was overwhelming. More than 1,000 carnival goers dressed up and enjoyed the day.
Kids enjoyed endless carnival games, trick-or-treating and the run-of-the-mill playground at Holiday Harbor. The carnival included games, crafts, apple crunching and a hand-behind-the-back pretzel-eating contest.
Club founder Shawna Bowen said she especially appreciated those who participated in the trunk or treat contest and took the time to dress up their vehicle trunks for kids to visit to trick or treat and get goodies.
The Canyon Lake Fire Department brought out the big engine and handed out candy to all the trick-or-treaters. The truck driver’s seat was a popular spot for costumed kids to take pictures.
After dispersing the carnival, the firefighters mingled among the carnival attendees.
Most of the youth participated in the costume contest and parade. Prizes were awarded to those with the best costumes.
The costume contest winners were Micah Billheimer, 10, for his original Avengers Hawkeye costume. Kayson and Kyler Paul won scariest. Madison Pineda, dressed as Dr. Octapus, won the award for best overall costume. Juliette Campbell, 8, and Hudson Fansler, 1, won the group portion of the competition.
The winner of the Best Decorated Trunk or Vehicle went to Sugar and Sugar Cookies. The prize was $250.00 cash.
“On behalf of the entire Family Matters Club, we would like to thank our sponsors,” said Shawna. “Our sponsors were Pepe’s, Sandi Geer of Farmers Insurance, Real Dealz, Hoffman Painting, Donna Thibodeau, Queen of Travel, Bock Proactive Legal and Patriotic Arms. Without them, it would not be possible to give children and their families an unforgettable afternoon. We would also like to thank all the vendors who came out to support the Carnival and Trunk or Treat.”
Money raised at the Canyon Lake Family Matters Club Halloween Carnival and Trunk or Treat goes toward future events such as Family Matters Winter Carnival and Letters to Santa Program.
Jake Tepperson is successful in his search for the apple at a booth at the Family Matters Canyon Lake Halloween Carnival.
Photo by Dawn Rankins
Photo by Dawn Rankins
Photo by Dawn Rankins
Photo by Dawn Rankins
Photo by Dawn Rankins
Photo by Dawn Rankins
Photo by Dawn Rankins
Photo by Dawn Rankins
