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Jefferson County Extension hosts Trunk or Treat
Approximately 2,000 people attended the 2023 Trunk or Treat at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Fairfield on Friday, Oct. 27. In addition, numerous volunteers also assisted with the event. Trunk or Treat participants had the opportunity to walk through the hog barn, which had trailers and tables set up by 4-H clubs and the Jefferson County Fair Board, as well as Halloween decorations, and information about 4-H animal project areas.
Participants were able to travel around the grounds to each trunk and table to get candy, books, and more. They also could play games, get free popcorn, sing karaoke- sponsored by Revive Entertainment Complex, watch a dance performance from High Temperature Dance Academy, or have their photo taken by Double M Photography.
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office in Jefferson County would like to thank the 41 businesses and organizations who set up a trunk at this year’s event. Those who set up trunks this year include: Addington Place, Aeron, All American Pest Control, Behner Funeral Home, BTS Sanitation, Community 1st Credit Union, Everybody’s, Fairfield Community School District, Fairfield FFA Chapter, Fairfield Interact Club, Fairfield Kiwanis, Fairfield Police Department, Fairfield Public Library, Farm Bureau Women, First Resources, High Temperature Dance Academy, Hy-Vee, Iowa State Bank, Jefferson County Ambulance Service, Jefferson County Fair Board, Jefferson County Health Center, Jefferson County Sherriff’s Office, Jefferson G’s 4-H Club, Leading Hands 4-H Club, Nurturing Families, Optimae Life Services, Packwood Trojans 4-H Club, Parkview Care Center, QPS, Revive Entertainment Complex, River Hills Health Center, Scooters, ServPro, Sieda Parents as Teachers, Smith’s Helping Hands, Smithburg Automotive, St. Mary’s Preschool, Sweet ‘n Saucy BBQ, The Well, Walmart, and Washington State Bank.
New this year, all of the trunks and tables were judged and then awarded for the best in each category. The winners were: Best 4-H or FFA display - Leading Hands 4-H Club; Best Table - Smithburg Automotive; and Best Trunk - Behner Funeral Home.
Extension staff would like to thank the Extension Council and 4-H volunteers who helped with set-up, clean-up, made popcorn, and passed out bags for candy. Special thanks to the Jefferson County Fair Board for the use of the grounds for this event and assistance with set-up and to the Fairfield High School Student Council for their assistance that day with set-up.
