The Hamlin Recreation Department is revving up for its twelfth consecutive year of celebrating Halloween with its second annual Scream Fest in Hamlin Town Park, 1658 Lake Road. This is a true community inclusion event because, just like last year, many local organizations will provide the various activities. The park will be filled with entertainment for the entire family. New will be an obstacle course, an Un-haunted House: Secrets Revealed, Zombie Paintball by Glacier Ridge, Eyeball Races by S & S Fitness, pony rides, and Sweeney Todd’s haircuts and head shave designs. Returning favorites such as Glow-in-the-dark Zombie Nerf Battles, Demon Archery, pumpkin painting, arcade games, face painting, scavenger hunt, and a 50/50 raffle to support the Friends of Hamlin Recreation will keep families busy for hours. Local vendors of Halloween themed products will mingle with magic princesses, ghost busters, superheroes, and various spooky characters, while the R.I.P. Auto Club will feature vintage hearses and photo opportunities. The Dungarees will play live music from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and the MC of the event, Kaos the Klown, will distribute prizes for the winners of the Scream and Costume Contests decided upon by local fright genre celebrity judges. Over 1,000 people participated in the event last year and the Hamlin Recreation department is looking forward to welcoming back the entire community. Scream Fest will run from noon to 6 p.m. Entrance to the event is free, but some activities will require the purchase of a $5 fun pass bracelet.
Just down the street heading north, the Hamlin Fire Department at 1503 Lake Road, will feature the Fall Harvest Festival beginning at 10 a.m. A farmer’s market, local crafters, music, and classic cars will celebrate this wonderful season of the year.
Since October is not only renowned for welcoming fall and celebrating Halloween, the Hamlin VFW at 1739 Lake Road, will headline their annual German Fest honoring the traditional Oktoberfest taking place at the same time on the opposite side of the Atlantic Ocean. Music from The Krazy Firemen will accompany traditional German food and beer. Tickets are available at the Hamlin VFW, the Hamlin Town Clerk’s office and at the door of the Hamlin VFW for $10 per person.
Parking will be available at the Hamlin Town Hall, the east end of Hamlin Town Park (entrance at Soccer Lane, 1078 Hamlin Center Road), the Hamlin VFW, and the Hamlin Fire Department Firemen’s Fields.
Don’t miss Saturday, October 6 in Hamlin; it’s going to be a lot of fun!
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