The Fayette square was packed on Saturday afternoon as hundreds of costumed youngsters took part in the annual Trunk or Treat, presented by Downtown Fayette. An estimated 400 trick-or-treaters were treated to candy and games by 300 organizers, trunk hosts, and parents.

Fayette Area Community Theatre (FACT) won the award for Funniest Trunk. The Taylor Family was named Most Creative Trunk. The Howard County Public Health Department won Scariest Trunk.

Joining in on the fun this year was Pumpkin Fest, hosted by Linn Memorial United Methodist Church. Rev. Bill O’Neal brought the idea with him five years ago from previous Methodist churches he served, starting a new tradition in Fayette. The event usually takes place at the church’s parsonage on Halloween. But it was moved downtown this year due to Central Methodist University’s Homecoming scheduled for Halloween.

Regardless of the CMU Homecoming on Halloween, trick-or-treaters are still expected to be out in force on Halloween night this Saturday. Popular neighborhoods include West Davis Street and nearby areas along Highway 5. North Church Street is also seeing a resurgence of homes welcoming trick-or-treaters.

Citizens all over town are encouraged to turn on their porch lights and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters.