Daingerfield to host second Halloween Funfest

Daingerfield's Halloween Funfest will be held Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21 at Daingerfield State Park, 455 Park Rd. 17.

The event starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday with a dog costume contest. Winners will be announced at 7 p.m.

A kids costume contest will be 6 p.m. Saturday. Judging will be split into three age groups: 3 and under, 4 through 7 and 8 through 12. Winners will be announced at 7 p.m.

While judging is underway both nights, "Dracula" will host the educational program, "Creatures of the Night-BATS."

On both nights, the CTET Dance Group will open the carnival games and the haunted trail with a "Processional of the Undead." The carnival games will be from 7 to 10 p.m and the haunted trail will be open from 7 to 10:30 p.m., beginning at the pavilion.

The dance group will also perform the "Tell of the Soul" at 8 p.m. each night.

Jack-o-lanterns for the pumpkin carving contest must be turned in between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday at the park's gift shop. Winners will be announced 7 p.m. Saturday.

The park will close at 11 p.m. both nights.

Entrance fees will be $4 for adults and children 12 and under are free. Admittance for seniors 65 and older will be $2 with a Bluebonnet Pass.

For more information, contact Daingerfield State Park's Headquarters at 903-645-2921, or visit their website and Facebook page.

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