2010 Anoka Halloween

Information - 763-421-7130

Wednesday, October 20

Pumpkin Bowl
7:00pm | Goodrich Field
Anoka Tornadoes vs. Park Center Pirates

 

Thursday, October 21

Police and Fire Chili Cook-off
12:00pm | Anoka Public Safety Building
FREE. Judging begins at 11:00am. Results of judging and chili will be served at 12:00pm.

 

Thursday, October 21

Ambassador Sponsor Dinner
Greenhaven Country Club
Candidates, candidate families, and sponsors mingle.

 

Friday, October 22

Orange Tie Ball
6:00pm social hour- 7:00pm dinner and dance- Greenhaven Country Club
$50.00 per person. Dinner, dancing, and a silent auction, too! 

Reservations or questions: Joni Kruse at (763) 506-0550 - or email jkrusehom@yahoo.com. VISA and Mastercard accepted.

Map to Greenhaven

 

Saturday, October 23

Pumpkin Carving Contest
3:00pm | Aitkin Riverside Park
Sponsored by Berry Hill Farm and Northstar Towing

Free to the first 100 children 12 and under. Judging at 4:15 pm.

 

Saturday, October 23

Light Up the Night Parade
7:00pm | Main Street Anoka
Floats light up to entertain us during this event.

 

Saturday, October 23

Anoka Halloween Bonfire --  NEW EVENT!!
8:00pm-10:00pm | Site TBD

FREE. Come warm up after the Light Up the Night Parade
at the Anoka Halloween Bonfire, a community event. Bring the whole family, lawn chairs, and a blanket!

Sunday, October 24

Past Royalty Luncheon
Greenhaven Country Club

Past Anoka Royalty will have the opportunity to meet and greet with the current Ambassador Candidates. This event is not open to the public. Past Anoka Royalty interested in attending please email AnokaRoyalty@msn.com for ticket information.

Map to Greenhaven

 

Sunday, October 24

Anoka Halloween - Medallion Hunts
Anoka Rum River Nature Area

Free to participants with 2010 Anoka Halloween button - (donations to ACBC Food Shelf welcome) - Prize: $400 to winner of each Medallion Hunt

Family & Children's Hunt 12:00-2:00pm

Children 12 and under are welcome to hunt on their - own or in groups. No group is too big or too small, - however, limit of 2 adults per group.

Open Medallion Hunt 2:30-4:30pm

Members of the public of all ages are welcome. - Only the winners of the earlier family & children's - hunt are ineligible for this hunt.

 

Tuesday, October 26

Anoka Halloween Bingo
6:30-9:30pm- Anoka American Legion Post 102

Cost is price of the bingo card. Costumes optional.

 

Wednesday, October 27

19th Annual House - Decoration Contest
Sponsored by US Bank

Open to Anoka, Ramsey and Andover residents. Judging and public viewing staring at 6:30 pm. Registration forms will be in the Anoka County Union and Shopper beginning October 1, 2010 or visit AnokaHalloween.com. Prizes: First Place $150.00, Second Place $100.00, Third Place $75.00. Limited to the first 18 entries.

 

Thursday, October 28

Halloween Wine Tasting & Rib Contest
6:30-8:30pm- Serum's Good Time Emporium Tent

Sponsored by Better Values Liquor Stores of Anoka

Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Tent located on Jackson Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue South in downtown Anoka.

 

Friday, October 29

Preschool Costume Contest
10:00am (Registration starts 9:30am) - Lyric Arts Main Street Stage

We will have treats and entertainment for the children. Program lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Contact - Dianne Anderla at (763) 421-0387 with any questions.

 

Friday, October 29

Big Parade of Little People
1:15pm | Main Street Anoka

Surrounding elementary school children march in costume to show their school spirit.

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30

Gray Ghost 5K Run and - One Mile Fitness Walk
12:50pm (Registration starts10:00am) - Franklin Elementary School

Sponsored by Anoka Business & Landowners - Wells Fargo and North Suburban Striders

Registration Fee: $20 in advance (must be received by ABLA by noon on October 28) or $25 race day. 5K Course is USATF Certified with age group awards 3 deep in 9 age groups. Long-sleeved shirts and refreshments are available for finishers of either event. Be sure to come early as many people will be arriving in Anoka for the Grand Day Parade. Costumes encouraged; awards will be given to the five best individual and group costumes. Animals are not allowed on race course. For more race information visit Raceberryjam.com or call Peter Turok at (763) 421-7130 or Karen Hillerman at (612) 558-7433.

 

Saturday, October 30

Pre-Parade Reception
Anoka American Legion Post 102

Free for all visiting royalty and official parade dignitaries.

  

Saturday, October 30

Grand Day Parade
1:00pm | Main Street Anoka

Largest hometown parade in the state.

 

Saturday, October 30

Post Parade Dinner
Anoka High School Cafeteria

Visiting royalty and one chaperone are complementary; each additional guest will be charged $8.00.

 

Saturday, October 30

Anoka Royal Ambassador Coronation
6:00pm - Anoka High School Auditorium

Open to the public. Tickets available at the door for $10. Come say goodbye to the outgoing Ambassadors and experience the crowning of the 2011 Ambassador Team