Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: October 21, 2021
As Wicked West Fest continues throughout the month of October, be sure to visit downtown Westmont this Saturday, October 23 for the Trick or Treat Trail, Wicked West Fest Costume Contest, the Pumpkin Smashing Extravaganza, Casket Races, and more.
10:30am - WICKED WEST FEST HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
Downtown Westmont - Intersection of Cass and Irving
Dress up for Halloween and come to downtown Westmont to be part of this fun costume contest. There will be six categories: Newborn to 1-year olds, 2-5 years old, 6-9 years old, 10-13 years old, 14 & older, and a group/family category (Must have at least 3 people). For more information, contact Westmont Special Events at wsec@westmontevents.com or 630-829-9378.
11:00am - PUMPKIN SMASHING EXTRAVAGANZA
Downtown Westmont - Intersection of Cass and Irving
Westmont community groups and public agencies will compete in our annual pumpkin smashing extravaganza. Competitors will go 20 feet up in the air in a bucket truck and then throw their pumpkin at a target below in an attempt to earn the titles of Pumpkin King and Queen. All of the fun is an effort to promote pumpkin recycling/composting.
11:00AM-1:00PM - TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL
Downtown Westmont at participating businesses
Come to downtown Westmont in your Halloween Costume and go trick or treating at participating businesses throughout the downtown business district.
NOON - CASKETS ON CASS RACE
Downtown Westmont on Cass
Caskets on Cass is a foot race of homemade caskets sponsored by community organizations, businesses, and area residents.
For a complete schedule of Wicked West Fest events, visit westmontevents.com.
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