McKenzie, Bethel to Host 13th Annual "Boo Bash" Halloween Celebration

MCKENZIE, Tenn. — Local families are invited to ring in the spooky season as McKenzie hosts the 13th Annual "Great Big Old-Fashioned Frighteningly Family Fun" Boo Bash on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Jointly sponsored by Bethel University and the City of McKenzie, the festive event takes place on the McKenzie Town Square from 5:30 to 8:00 p..m.

The downtown streets of Broadway and Banner Row are filled with Bethel students, faculty and staff along with area businesspeople and churches as they hand out candy and other treats.  The annual event attracts thousands of people to downtown McKenzie. 

The evening promises a variety of classic Halloween attractions and activities designed for all ages, including Trunk or Treat, bouncy houses, a cake walk, and haunted train rides. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in competitive fun, featuring both a Best Trunk Contest and a comprehensive Costume Contest.

The Costume Contest will feature divisions tailored for different age groups and group entries:

• Ages 0–2: Tiny Terrors
• Ages 3–5: Small Spook
• Ages 6–9: Middle Monsters
• Ages 10–14: Older Ogres
• Group Category: Fearsome Families

With a lineup packed full of games, treats, and community spirit, this year's Boo Bash offers a safe and memorable evening of trick-or-treating for community members of all ages. Mark your calendars and prepare your best costumes for an autumn night to remember in downtown McKenzie.