Welcome to Halloween in Dublin, Texas!
Wow, this Halloween promises to be one of the most spectacularly spooky spectacles on the planet!
Well maybe not on the PLANET, but it’s going to be great! We’ll have safe trick or treating; costume contests for pets and their humans; decorated homes and businesses; our very own Dublin pumpkin patch; AND there’s a haunted hayride and escape room in town. What more could a ghoul want?
Decorate for Halloween and Win
Let’s start with the decorating contest. Want to enter your home, business, church or non-profit in the decorating contest? The Chamber of Commerce will award two prizes: the People’s Choice and the Judges’ Choice.
To enter, contact the Chamber at chamberdirector@ dublintxchamber.com or 254/300-6263 by Oct. 26. We will take a photo of your decorations, and put them on our Facebook Chamber page, requesting visitors to “like” their favorites. The entry with the most “likes” by noon, Oct. 29 will be the People’s Choice recipient.
The Judges’ Choice will be selected by the Chamber Board of Directors from the photos. Both trophies will be awarded at the Safe Trick or Treating event on Oct. 29, in downtown Dublin, at 6:30 p.m.
Safe Trick or Treating to Expand this Year Local businesses are again
Local businesses are again encouraged to decorate and open their doors to little princesses and goblins (and their parents and grandparents) between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 29. Dublin Lions’ Club members will assist with crossing streets safely.
New this year, local businesses that are not located downtown may bring their offerings and fearsome decor to the “Haunted Hogan’s Alley.” Each business may set up a booth or auto, decorate as desired, and provide treats. One such business, new Chamber member Texan Guns and Gear, can be found by following the dinosaur tracks down the Alley. They have promised goodies for the kids, and a raffle for a $100 shopping spree for the adults. That means it’s definitely time to discover some dinosaurs!
As in past years, many downtown merchants will wear their own costumes to maximize the fun. Come check us out at the Chamber Welcome Center at 110 S. Patrick. We are looking forward to scaring the socks off ‘ya!
Enter the Costume Contest … for People and Pets
The Dublin Citizen and the Dublin Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the costume contest. Four prizes will be awarded: Best Children’s Costume, Best Adult’s Costume, Best Group or Pair Costume, and Best Pet’s Costume. Winners will receive $25 each in Dublin Dollars, redeemable at any participating Dublin Chamber member.
Local Haunted Hayride and Hocus Pocus Escape Room
Local entrepreneurs will be offering residents rides on the Haunted Hayride or the chance to participate in the Hocus Pocus Escape Room. Both will take place Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29 and 30 from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://dublinhauntedhayride. wixsite.com/website. Space is limited.
Do you have something else going on Halloween weekend? If so, please let me know and I’ll be sure to promote it along with these excitingly frightening activities.
New Chamber Members
We have two new Chamber members: Texan Guns and Gear (who will be providing goodies for young and old in the “Haunted Hogan’s Alley” on Oct. 29; and Ingram Concrete, a long-time E r a t h County business. Welcome, Texan Guns and Gear and Ingram Concrete! Keep your eyes open in the
Keep your eyes open in the weeks to come, and we’ll let you know when to join us for their ribbon cutting events.
Are We Hitting the Mark?
The Chamber’s role is to improve business for Dublin. How can we help local businesses reach their goals? I’m at 110 S. Patrick and 254/300-6263, and look forward to hearing your insight. The Chamber Welcome Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.