Annual Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza welcomes families for candy, costumes, more
WABASH, Ind. (Oct. 3, 2022)—The Downtown Wabash district will be lined with families from the northeast Ind. region for a ton of candy dumped on Miami St. Downtown Wabash, Inc. presents the 6th annual Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 5-7 p.m. Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza is free and open to the public.
Returning for the fourth year, Wabash Trucking will bring one of its roll-off trucks to dump a literal ton of candy onto Miami St. for trick-or-treaters. Candy will cascade to Miami St. promptly at 5 p.m. and trick-or-treaters can collect their candy until 7 p.m. Wabash Trucking will hide five Gebhart Golden Tickets inside candy bars included in the truckload of candy with “spooktacularly sweet” prize packages.
In addition to the truckload of candy on Miami St., Bachelor Creek Church will present an outdoor Costume Contest at Lighthouse Mission (123 W. Canal St.) at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early to secure spots in the contest. The contest will be judged by age categories and a group/family award. One prize will be awarded per category. Categories include: Birth-2 years, 3-6 years, 7-8 years, 9-10 years, 11-12 years, Teen/Adult, Group/Family and Homemade.
Other events happening during the Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza include:
- More trick-or-treating at Downtown Wabash businesses
- Bounce house courtesy of New Song Church
- Variety of local food trucks
- Wabash Fire Department Fire Engine
- Wabash Police Department officer and squad car
- Fall photo booth by Kaleigh M. Photography at The Depot
- Haunted Mini Golf at the Wabash County Museum
- Life size elephant sculpture at Modoc’s Market
- Variety of community vendors on Miami St.
- Free Halloween-themed selfie station at the Moose Lodge
- Trolley No.85 will run a route in Downtown Wabash
More than 15 small businesses in Downtown Wabash will also pass out candy to trick-or-treaters including the Moose Lodge, Wabash Pizza King, Modoc’s Market, Wabash County Museum, Rock City Lofts, Living Well in Downtown Wabash, Downtown Nutrition, Filament Tattoo Company, JoJo’s Olfactory & Co., Thriftalicious, Birdie J’s, MYO Wellness, La Padrona Trattoria, Charley Creek Inn Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe, The Access Youth Center, Wabash City Schools Admin Building, Reading Room Books and Downtown Wabash, Inc.
In the case of rain or inclement weather, Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza will be held on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 2-4 p.m. in Downtown Wabash.
The City of Wabash’s trick-or-treat hours are Monday, Oct. 31 from 5-8 p.m.
For more information about Downtown Wabash, Inc., visit DowntownWabash.org.
Media Contact: Morgan Ellis | morgan@downtownwabash.org | 260.610.6247
About Downtown Wabash, Inc.
Downtown Wabash, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Downtown Wabash, Ind. Established in 1981, Downtown Wabash is a State and National Main Street Organization with a mission to foster community and economic development in historic Downtown Wabash. Partnerships with members, the city and different local and state entities, allow Downtown Wabash to continue this mission. For more information about Downtown Wabash, Inc. visit DowntownWabash.org.