Come join the Halloween fun!
We will be partnering with Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance (DeMotte office) and planning a second annual DeMotte Boo Bash at Spencer Park on Saturday, October 19th. In 2024 we had several hundred ghosts, goblins and witches. Of course, we would love to have you all join us in celebrating Halloween with our young crowd in DeMotte.
Booth Registration
General Rules:
- Eligibility:
- Any business, group, organization or resident may enter
- You are not required to be a DeMotte Chamber of Commerce member of a resident of DeMotte.
- Entry:
- There is no cost to have a booth at the DeMotte Boo Bash
- Deadline is October 4th
- All booths are first-come, first-serve.
- Booth Requirements:
- This is a Halloween themed event. Your booth must be Halloween themed and family-friendly
- Booth space will be limited to a 20’x20′ area
- You must have free candy or treats for the kids (in 2024, we had several hundred kids at the Boo Bash)
- You can begin setting up at Spencer Park no sooner than noon on October 19th
- You must be set up and ready to give out candy/treats by 4:00pm – NO EXCEPTIONS
- You may use battery operated lighting, fog, music, etc.
- There will be a DJ on premises
- There will not be electricity for all booths.
- If you need to have a generator, it must be a quiet generator
- A map of the park with vendor spaces will be emailed the week before to all booth participants
- You must have a decorated box of some kind for voting ballots to be put into. If you do not provide one, you will not be included in the “best booth” contest
- Wear a costume too! It is not required, but it sure adds to the Holiday Fun!
Free Booth Registration has ended for 2024. See you on October 19th!
Costume Contest
General Rules:
- Eligibility:
- Open to children within specified age groups (0-3, 4-8, 9-12).
- Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Registration:
- No registration required
Costume Guidelines:
- Costume Types:
- Costumes can be homemade or store-bought
- No restrictions on themes (e.g., spooky, funny, character-based), but must be appropriate for our family-friendly event
- Safety:
- Costumes must not include sharp objects, real weapons, or any dangerous accessories
- Costumes should not restrict movement or cause tripping hazards
- Appropriateness:
- Costumes must be suitable for children and not include inappropriate language, imagery, or themes
- No offensive or culturally insensitive costumes will be allowed
Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contest
General Rules:
- Eligibility:
- Open to all ages and divided into age categories (up to 3, 4-8, 9-12 and 13 and up)
- Participants may enter individually or as teams (e.g., families, friends, businesses or clubs)
- All ages and all artistic abilities are welcome!
- Registration:
- Registration will be from 3:00-4:00pm prior to the event
- Entries after 4:00pm will not be allowed
- Pumpkin Specifications:
- Single entry can include multiple pumpkins or gourds
- Participants must use real pumpkins (carved or decorated)
- No artificial pumpkins or foam carvings are allowed
Categories:
- Carving Only:
- Participants may carve, hollow out, and create designs using tools
- No paint, markers, or additional decorations allowed—only carving
- Decorating Only:
- Participants may paint, embellish, or use other materials to decorate their pumpkin without carving
- Adhesives, glitter, and other decorative items are allowed
- Combined:
- Participants can both carve and decorate their pumpkins
- All materials and tools are allowed as long as they are safe
Safety:
- Fire Safety:
- Candles or open flames inside pumpkins are not allowed
- Battery-operated lights are encouraged for illumination
Contest Procedure:
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- Prizes will be awarded for each category
Additional Rules:
- Ownership:
- All pumpkins must be picked up by the owners immediately following the event. Unclaimed pumpkins will be disposed of
- Photography:
- By entering, participants consent to have their pumpkins photographed for promotional purposes
