Witches and goblins looking for a place to enjoy Halloween night should look no further than the Town of Payson’s Trunk or Treat Festival on Historic Main Street near the Oxbow.  Activities will go from 6-9 PM on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.

A portion of Main Street starting at 4:00 PM (for setup) from South Mclane west to Oak St. will be closed to ensure a safe trick or treating experience. Candy will once again be provided by the Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department and "trunk" participants will be handing it out. There will be vendors and music.

A haunted house at the Oxbow Saloon, filled with a museum of resident spooks, goblins and scary surprises will be put on by the Payson High School Drama Department.  For all you parents worried about bringing the little ones to this spooky gala, you will be happy to know that this is a family event and the “Scariness” of the haunted house will be adjusted depending on the age of the children going through it.

Admission to the haunted house is $3 per person or $2 plus one can of food.

Trunk or booth space is $25. Booth space is 10’ x 10’ or you may use your car trunk as well. You may also display the name of your business on your trunk or booth.  Trunk space is almost sold out so hurry if you are interested in participating in this year’s event.

To better accommodate your parking needs, please keep in mind the following places to park.  You may also visit www.paysonrimcountry.com (click on the “Trunk or Treat” button on the home page) for a detailed parking map.

- Amity’s Acres behind the Oxbow 
- Green Valley Park    
- JRE School Parking Lot    
- Presbyterian Church on Main St.     
- Senior Center Parking Lot
- Main Street parking lot @ Westerly     
- Street Parking up and down Main St.
- Parking along Frontier St.

For further information please contact Deb Rose at 474-5242, ext. 7, or at drose@ci.payson.az.us.