13th Annual Purcellville Halloween Party in the Woods on Oct. 26

On Saturday, Oct. 26 from 4-8:30 p.m., Discover Purcellville will be hosting the 13th Annual Purcellville Halloween Party in the Woods (formally known as Purcellville Halloween Block Part). It is located in Dillon’s Woods at Fireman’s Field. Said Michael Oaks of Discover Purcellville, “Moving to Dillon’s Woods gave us more space, with plenty of parking, and a whole different feel to the event. I am looking forward to seeing all the creative costumes and categories.”

As in the past, the main event is the Costume Contest in six different categories with cash prizes and trophies awarded.

• 1st Place $150, 2nd Place $75, and 3rd Place $25
• Infants to age 5 division starts at 5 p.m.
• Age 6 to 12 years division 5:45 p.m.
• Pets Division 6:15
• Most Horrific Scream Contest 6:30 p.m.
• Adult 13 plus division 7 p.m.
• Howl at the Moon Contest 7:30 p.m.
• Family/Group division 8 p.m.
• Best Costume of the Night 8:15 p.m. $500. cash award

Throughout the party we’ll have Balloon Twisters, Face Painters, Magic by Tyler, Kids Music Show with Nancy Prestipino, Games for the Kids, Halloween Rock Painting, Unicorn Rides, really, plus more surprises.

New this year will be the International Food Truck Court featuring Pua’s Hawaiian Food, Kovi Asian Street Food, Gringo Gordo, Mexican, Cajun, BBQ and good ole’ American Fare along with great desserts featuring Gruto’s and plenty more.

For more information go to http://www.PurcellvilleHalloween.com. Purcellville Halloween Party in the Woods is a production of Discover Purcellville a 501 (c)(4) community non-profit.