Ghosts, goblins, witches, and more descended on downtown McKenzie Thursday evening, October 23 for a fun-filled, candy-fueled time at the twelfth annual Boo Bash event, sponsored in part by Bethel University.
TRICK OR TREAT – Elizabeth from the McKenzie Taproom, dressed as an Oompa Loompa, passes out candy during McKenzie’s Boo Bash.Photos by Jesse Joseph/Carroll County Observer
Thousands of people, young and old, cycled through Cedar St., Broadway St., Banner Row, and Main St., visiting various trunk-or-treat stops.
At the time of this writing, organizers have not yet tallied a total turnout.
Costume Contest
EMCEE – McKenzie Firefighter Jason Arnold announced all contestants and winners.
Children and families also took part in a costume contest with five categories: Tiny Terrors (0-2), Small Spooks (3-5), Middle Monsters (6-9), Older Ogres (10-14), and Fearsome Families.
McKenzie firefighter Jason Arnold served as the emcee for the evening, and judges were Lougan Bishop and Carleigh Lunn.
PICKING THE WINNERS – Lougan Bishop (left) and Carleigh Lunn had the difficult job of judging the contest.
Tiny Terrors
TINY TERRORS – Winners of the ages 0-2 category. From left, Walker and Weston White won first place with their claw machine costume; Clark and Holland Thompson earned second in their firefighter and dalmatian; and Braxton Fredrick’s ninja turtle costume got third.Photos by Jesse Joseph/Carroll County Observer
Small Spooks
For ages 3-5, Matti Bennett’s Wednesday Addams costume won first, Penelope Peaches as Jessie from Toy Story got second, and Sofia Cruz’s Day of the Dead costume won third place.
Middle Monsters
Huggy Wuggy (Lane Coleman) took first place in the age 6-9 category. Isaac Cruz’s portrayal of Miguel earned second, and Hannah Jackson’s Lorax got third.
Older Ogres
Korrt Doyle’s (left) Spirit Walker took first place in the 10-14 age group. Piper Porter took home second place as Mimikyu. Uriah Welti won third place as Optimus Prime.
Fearsome Families
At left, Kerri Beth Arnold and Korrt Doyle won first as the Spirit Walker and his Keeper. At center, Jacklynn and Heather Townes won second place with their Ghost Buster and “Stay Puft Marshmallow Man”. On the right, The Cole Family’s “Gizmo, it’s time for bed” getup won them third place.
More Photos
With a picture being worth 1,000 words, here are more photos from McKenzie’s Boo Bash.
