Many locals gathered in the heart of downtown Bakersfield for the 3rd annual Spooky Street Fair, on Oct. 18.
Bakersfield’s Spooky Street Fair gives the community a chance on celebrating Halloween early. If parents are working on Halloween, they have a chance to take their children trick-or-treating at this free admission street fair. Not only did the businesses on the street give out free candy, but many local vendors as well participated.
During the event, there was also three costume contests. The pet contest was at 4pm, the kid’s contest was at 5pm, and the adult’s contest was at 7pm. Anyone who dressed up was allowed to participate in the event. This encouraged many people to dress up and win the contest. During the contest they chose at least two people to win for each category. During the kid’s contest Coraline and Chucky had won the contest.
Even with the costume contest, there were also many special acts, such as the performance of the band Sinnamonroll. There was also a live DJ that played throughout the event, along with a magician who got many kids involved in his act. He brought out his rabbits Hip and Hop, which were Halloween decorations. The kids didn’t seem that impressed with the rabbits.
With this event it gave a chance for local businesses and vendors to get their name out into the community. Many businesses decorated their stores in the spirit of Halloween and gave out candy to anyone who was trick-or-treating. Apart from this many local vendors sold many items in the Halloween spirit, such as horror movie t-shirts, horror labubus, and horror movie inspired tote bags. There was also many food vendors and food trucks at the event.
Overall, the Spooky Street Fair is a fun event for all ages and great opportunity to hang out with friends or family. Since Bakersfield is very limited when it comes to activities, the Spooky Street Fair gives locals a chance to have something to do for the day.