October 12, 2023
For more information contact:
Zack Sullivan, Executive Director
Geneseo Chamber of Commerce
309-944-2686
A pair of upcoming fun and free Halloween events are happening in Geneseo Illinois: Witches Weekend and Scarecrow Row. The fun kicks off with Witches Weekend on October 26-28. During Witches Weekend, shoppers and guests are invited into Geneseo businesses to celebrate the Halloween season and enter to win over $300 worth of prizes and Geneseo Chamber Gift Certificates that can be used at over 100 Geneseo-based businesses.
The popular Witches Night Out celebration will be on Thursday, October 26 from 4pm-7pm at participating Witches Weekend stores. Stop in to enter for prizes, dress up in a fun Halloween wardrobe, and enjoy Geneseo with friends. Participating locations can be found not only Downtown, but all over Geneseo.
Many stores will also have door prizes and great deals during this kickoff to Witches Weekend including UpLoved, Wildflower Vintage & Thrift, Raelyn’s Pub & Eatery, Pegasus Fine Gifts, Four Seasons, Geneseo Brewing Company, Village Florist and Gifts, Pumpkins & Baby Bugs - A Baby Boutique, MIVA, and more to be announced. The Witches Weekend event will run through Saturday, October 28th. This means you can shop throughout the weekend in order to get the best deals and keep entering to win! Witches Weekend winners will be drawn Monday, October 30th.
Then, on Saturday, join businesses and families in the Geneseo City Park to continue the Halloween spirit with Geneseo’s Scarecrow Row! If you’d like to make a scarecrow for display, stop by the Smith Studio and Gallery, located at 124 S. State St. in downtown Geneseo, and pick up your FREE wooden scarecrow starter frame and information sheets. Then, get busy! Get creative! Bring your finished scarecrow to the Geneseo City Park on Saturday, October 28th between 9:00 am -10:00 am where all the scarecrows will be exhibited on “Scarecrow Row.” EVERY scarecrow will receive a special ribbon, with Geneseo Chamber Gift certificate prizes being awarded to the top three Scarecrows on display.
The public will be invited to come to the City Park to view the scary, exciting and weird creations. From 10:00 am-12:00 pm candy and Halloween treats from Geneseo businesses will be distributed to children visiting Scarecrow Row. Families are encouraged to come to the park dressed in their Halloween costumes. A free Halloween themed photo booth will be set up at the Bandshell, providing a fabulous photo opportunity. Scarecrows will be on exhibit throughout this special Halloween Saturday until 4pm.
For more information, contact the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce at 309-944-2686.
