The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce will host a Trunk or Treat on the Magnolia Square on Oct. 31 from 3 to 5 p.m. The Chamber is inviting businesses to set up on the Square; limited space is available.
Currently, the guidelines for the event will have volunteers placing candy in children’s bags with masks required when six feet of social distancing cannot be maintained. The Chamber will also have Halloween bags for trick or treating that will be dispersed among merchants.
The Chamber will also host a Virtual Costume Contest sponsored by Three Friends and Co. and Stephens Country Store. The Chamber will start accepting entries on Oct. 26 and ending Oct.
- Voting will take place Nov. 1-3 on the Chamber Facebook page, with the winners to be announced on Nov. 4.
The age groups for entry will be five years olds and under; ages six to ten; and 11 years old and older. There will be prizes for each group, with a $50 voucher to Three Friends and Co. and Stephens Country Store for first place, and second and third places receiving $25 vouchers. These vouchers can be used at both stores. Entries to the costume contest can be texted to the Chamber at 870-276-7500.
The Chamber will also host a virtual pumpkin contest, with the sponsor and prizes to be announced at a later date.