Downtown Grayville will be filled with Halloween excitement this Sunday as the annual BooBash celebration returns with an afternoon of family-friendly activities, contests, entertainment, and free treats. The festivities get underway at 2 p.m. with a variety of activities planned throughout the downtown area.
Visitors can enjoy free popcorn provided by the First Christian Church Women’s Council and sno cones from Wabash Valley Service Company. Moose Lodge 1960 will also be giving away Halloween treat bags for children.
A chili cook-off will take place at the pavilion, with serving beginning at 2 p.m. Games will be available in the street in front of the theater, along with art projects, Monster Masterpieces, and a temporary tattoo station.
Live entertainment will be provided by the Grayville Schools Music Department, which will perform on the downtown stage beginning at 3 p.m. A decorated pumpkin contest will also be held, with participants asked to drop off their decorated pumpkins at the stage by 2 p.m. Winners will be selected in both youth and adult divisions.
The Baby Boo Contest will be another highlight of the afternoon, with the winner announced at the beginning of the costume contest. The Grayville Community Arts Association (GCAA) Costume Contest is scheduled for 4 p.m. inside the theater.
A Trunk or Treat event will also take place along Middle Street, giving children another opportunity to collect Halloween candy and treats.