On Friday, October 27th, Nassau County Parks & Recreation will host the 3rd Annual Halloween Festival. The event is from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Yulee Ballpark located at 86142 Goodbread Road. There are 85 individuals/businesses signed up to hand out candy in our trick-or-treat alley. The event will also feature a kids zone, hayrides, costume contest and more. The event is FREE however there will be food available for purchase for the league concession stand or the food truck area.
While the entire event is from 5:00-8:00, there are some time specific activities we want everyone to be aware of so you don't miss out.
Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest
To participate, purchase a pumpkin, design it and deliver it to the Yulee Ballpark on Friday, October 27th, anytime between 8am-4pm.
CATEGORIES
- Adults/teens can submit one carved pumpkin per person for judging
- Children 12 and under can submit one decorated pumpkin per person for judging
Prizes will be given for 1st - 3rd place in each category. Winners will be announced on Saturday, October 28th.
Costume Contest
The costume contest is only from 5:30-6:30 p.m. so if you want to enter, please find the costume judging area located within one of the softball fields during during this timeframe (see site maps below).
There will be prizes awarded for best adult costume, best child's costume, best family/group costumes, and best pet costume. Judging will be done by your County Commissioners and winners will be announced on Saturday, October 28th.
Teen Activity: Big B's Zombie Hunt
This activity is specifically for our teens ages 13-17. There will be two zombie hunts with two chances to win at 6:30 and 7:00 p.m. To participate, find Big B's Booth before one of the scheduled times and get a scorecard. Be the first to find the cardboard cutout zombies hidden throughout the event site and return to Big B's booth. First person to find them all wins!
Terror on the Timberfarm
This year, we have partnered with our spooky neighbors, Amelia Shotgun Sports, to offer you an opportunity to enjoy two events. Between the hours of 7:00-8:30 p.m. on October 27th (during our Halloween Festival), Amelia Shotgun Sports will have a shuttle going from the Festival to their Terror on the Timberfarm Haunted Trails located roughly 1/2 mile up the road. Use the code Terror10 to get 10% off your pass to the Haunted Trail for visits scheduled during that window of 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Visit www.terroronthetimberfarm.com for more information.
We can't wait to celebrate with all of you tomorrow night! If you have any questions in the meantime, email Parks & Recreation Director, Jay Robertson, at [email protected].
-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer