Hey guys! It's getting to be that time of the year again!  The clock is ticking for AHS Junior students to apply for Youth Citizenship Scholarship.  We are taking in applications from dates May 1st - June 15th!  

All downloads, printing, filling, snail mail applications and anything else addition must be in by the given deadline!  This year, we have two $800 scholarships to offer!  One male, and one female who have made exemplary and outstanding contributions to the community will qualify to send in an application!  This includes being involved through volunteerism, involvement and leadership within your school and community!  

Again, this goes for current Juniors at AHS - who ever the great two are, will be awarded at the Pumpkin Bowl in the fall!  To find out more information and to fill out an application, please click the link to our applications page [here]!  We hope to see many new qualified faces this year!

Hey guys! It's getting to be that time of the year again!  The clock is ticking for AHS Junior students to apply for Youth Citizenship Scholarship.  We are taking in applications from dates May 1st - June 15th! 

All downloads, printing, filling, snail mail applications and anything else addition must be in by the given deadline!  This year, we have two $800 scholarships to offer!  One male, and one female who have made exemplary and outstanding contributions to the community will qualify to send in an application!  This includes being involved through volunteerism, involvement and leadership within your school and community! 

Again, this goes for current Juniors at AHS - who ever the great two are, will be awarded at the Pumpkin Bowl in the fall!  To find out more information and to fill out an application, please click the link to our applications page [here]!  We hope to see many new qualified faces this year!

Do you have an awesome idea for the next Anoka Halloween T-shirt & button design? Now is the time to submit your idea to be considered for 2012. The application and contest rules are available on the Forms & Applications page. Deadline for submissions HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3. Don't delay, download the application now! 

Anoka Halloween, Inc. wants to thank all of our sponsors, partners, contributors, and volunteers!  Your amazingly generous contributions, donations, and support made it possible for our all-volunteer committee to host a very successful 91st celebration in the Halloween Capital of the World®. Our hometown festival is proud to provide scholarships to youth and provide many free events for families. A huge thank you to each of you!

Thank you to everyone who helped the Halloween Capital of the World® celebrate Halloween this year. Wonderful weather contributed to the largest attendance ever at our Grand Day Parade, which is always a community favorite. With over 25 events hosted by Anoka Halloween, Inc. during the twelve days of this year's festival, there were many opportunities for everyone in the family to dress up and enjoy the Halloween season. More events and tens of thousands of people attending them are just a few ways to measure the success of the 91st year of providing a safe, positive, family-friendly, Halloween celebration! Thank you for joining us!

Parade and other results are now published. See our Results page for all the details.

Saturday, October 29^th, is the final day of the 91^st Halloween celebration in the Halloween Capital of the World®. The Gray Ghost Run, over 1000 costumed runners, head down Main Street before the Grand Day Parade at 1pm. Later, at 6 pm, the coronation of our three newest Ambassadors will take place at the high school on 7^th Ave.  Check the events page for all the details!

We know lots and lots of people will be at the Grand Day parade, Coronation and other events. But some people just won't be able to make it. Your family and friends can watch those two events, live and online from anywhere in the world. QCTV will be providng webcasts on their site.

The contest winners for the 2011 House Decorating Contest is up! You can see them at our Results, Winners and Recipients page or you can visit our House Decorting Tour page. On the House Decorating Tour page you will see a full list of applicants and also a map of the houses to help you find your way!

The annual Halloween newspaper tabloid insert is available now. For online access visit www.abcnewspapers.com.

Our 2011 merchandise is disappearing faster than ever this year! Get yours now. Check our Merchandise page to find out where you can buy what you need, before it is sold out.

Check the calendar for specific events or like us on Facebook and let the event reminders find you. Three parades, free pumpkin carving for kids, BINGO, Wine Tasting in the tent, and many more events

- Candidates and sponsors had dinner together.

- Families enjoyed the free movie and hot dog supper.

- Scholarships and Youth Service Awards were presented at Pumpkin Bowl half time.

- The Anoka Tornadoes won the 63rd Pumpkin Bowl! The giant trophy will be engraved with AHS again!

- The Anoka Police Dept won the annual Police/Fire Chili Cook-off for the 7th year.

Hey, I'm Christy with Phoenix Web Design - the Anoka Halloween webmaster. My goals are to create a seamless and effective web presence for Anoka Halloween. I'm honored to be part of such a unique and wonderful organization.

Even though I haven't been around too long yet, I got a nice preview of how some of things are put together. I'm hoping it will be enough information to put together some planning for 2012 to help all the volunteers with the promotions of each one of the events. We will be touch!

Book signing http://tinyurl.ms/avx at Broncos Sandwiches on 7th Ave. Sat Oct 22, 11 am, before Pumpkin Carving in the Park!

On Wednesday, October 19, in conjunction with the kick off Anoka Halloween's 12 days of fun for the entire family, the annual special Halloween publication, will delivered in your Anoka County Shopper. If you don't get the Anoka County Shopper, no worries. Come here, to our blog, to find the link to the online edition.  The Anoka Union will also feature important information about Anoka Halloween® events in its October 21st edition. 

Go to our Forms & Applications page to submit your house in the annual House Decorating Contest today!

Since 1948 the Pumpkin Bowl has been an important part of the Anoka Halloween festivities. It is the traditional kick of the Festival. A large, traveling trophy is engraved with the names of the winner of each game. During half time, the Anoka Halloween Youth Citizenship Scholarship recipients and Youth Service Award recipient will all be announced; and the Anoka Halloween Royal Ambassador candidates will be introduced.

Anoka Halloween is an all volunteer festival! Check the event schedule for events that interest you. Vist with current volunteers at our Open House on Oct 24th at the American Legion. Mark your calendar. Contact - Info@AnokaHalloween.com about opportunities to help.

A very exciting part of the Orange Tie Ball. Your tax-deductible donation provides name recognition for you while helping to raise money for scholarships and free community festival events.

Contact - Joni Kruse @ 763.506.0550 or jkrusehom@yahoo.com

Look for our 2011 merchandise at the Anoka Chamber, at local merchants, and on our Merchandise page. Check out where to use your official Button for special discounts too!

All parade applicatons are due by September 15th. Download entry form now!

There are many opportunities for your business to support Anoka Halloween Incorporated's Festival and scholarship funds. For as little as $500 you can be a named sponsor of an event. Check the Sponsors page for more information.