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Anoka Halloween Capital of the World™ Button

The Anoka Halloween Capital of the World™ Button is a treasured annual tradition that gets more exciting every year! Purchasing a button not only supports our non-profit organization but also gives the wearer amazing local discounts throughout the entire month of October from some of our best stores, shops, food, and services.

Anoka elementary schools that participate, receive a portion of each button sale. Proceeds are dedicated to their media center. This partnership has been alive since the ’50s. Be sure to purchase your Anoka Halloween Capital of the World™ Button!

And if you’re the creative type, consider entering into the design contest! What a fun way to be recognized as a part of Anoka’s amazing history. Click the button below for more details!

Download 2027 Button Design Application

2027 Contest Application

The annual button design contest is one of Anoka Halloween’s oldest traditions.
Get those creative juices ready for next year’s button!

Contestants who enter the button design contest will be part of our historic history! Share this page, tell a friend, and invite your creative crew to give it a shot!  The winning design will be recognized in some of our merchandise, receive special recognition throughout our festival, AND win $100 cash and a $50 merchandise certificate to the Anoka Halloween Gift Shop.

RULES AND GUIDELINES

1. Contest is open to residents of the greater Anoka area (Ages 12 and up).

2. Designs that incorporate landmarks of Anoka with a Halloween theme are strongly encouraged.

3. Design should include the following words: Halloween Capital of the World™, Anoka, MN, AND year of celebration, example: 2027, 1920-2027

4. The Design may contain up to 3 colors. The background color will count as one of the 3 colors. (NOTE: The committee may modify the background color of the winning entry to accommodate merchandise selections.)

5. A computer-generated design is preferred, but it will not have any bearing on the button design selected. The design is to be created in a 6-inch circle. The actual button size is a 2-1/2 inch diameter.

6. One entry will be accepted per contest participant. If your button design is chosen, you have to wait one year to re-enter the button design contest.

7. Designs will not be returned. The winning design becomes the property of Anoka Halloween and may be slightly altered. Original artwork and wording will be used if possible. The Anoka Halloween Committee judges button designs on simplicity, creativity, and displaying community pride.

2026 Button Design Winner

MILES WOLD

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2026
BUTTON DISCOUNTS

Receive exclusive discounts from the following participating businesses for wearing your 2026 Anoka Halloween Capital of the World® Button.

Valid for the month of October only.

**  Discount offers are determined by and the responsibility of the participating store(s).  Anoka Halloween Inc has no liability in point of sale issues or the honoring of the discount offer **

Anoka Clothing Company

Free pair of men’s dress socks with purchase

Dan Goulds Jewelers

25% off purchase (in-store only)

Excludes repairs

Anoka Halloween Store 

10% off 1 item – limit 1 per day

(Excludes ceramic mugs)

SWAG etc

$2 off cotton woven trivets 

Random Hippie

15% off all regular priced merchandise

(Local artists products excluded)

BKV Decor

10% off your entire purchase

Two Scoops

10% off purchase (excludes gift cards)

Go Green Sports

 20% off purchase 

 (Excludes sale merchandise)

10K Brewing

$1 off all first beverages

Herban Wolf Deli

 $1 off panini’s 

Anoka Meats

Free pack of smoked sausage/brats  w/  $50 purchase

Amoré Antiques

10% off all regular priced items $20 & up

Erberts & Gerberts

Free cookie with sandwich purchase 

(Limit 1 Per Visit)

Ginny Bites Bakery 

10% off in-store purchases

(Excludes custom orders)

Ambi Wine Bar

10% off your tab