Record turnout for Jefferson County ISU Extension’s Trunk or Treat

Around 1,500 people attended the 2022 Trunk or Treat at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Fairfield on Sunday, Oct. 30. In addition, numerous volunteers also assisted with the event.

Trunk or Treat participants had the opportunity to walk through the hog barn, which had ring toss games, Halloween decorations, and information about 4-H opportunities. They then could meet Iowa State’s mascot “Cy” and have a photo opportunity. Next, they traveled around the grounds to each trunk to get candy, books, and more. They ended in the show arena with games, popcorn, and juice, and then could take a wagon ride through the fairgrounds- all for free.

“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 for a record number of trunks,” said Courtney Burkhalter, program director at Jefferson County ISU Extension.

Those who set up trunks this year include: State Farm Insurance, the Jefferson County Fair Board, Jefferson County Health Center, Fairfield FFA, Farm Bureau Women, Packwood Trojans 4-H Club, Ceniteers 4-H Club, Leading Hands 4-H Club, Fairfield Christian Church, Addington Place, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Habitat for Humanity, Prestige Care Center, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Mattress By Appointment, BTS Sanitation, Brown’s Tree Service & Sanitation, Smithburg Automotive, Washington State Bank, Temp Associates, C 1st Credit Union, Wal-Mart, Faircast, Inc., Outdoor Oasis, Aeron, Agri-Industrial Plastics Company, ServPro, Scooter’s Coffee, Sweet ‘n Saucy Catering, Weaton Companies, SE Iowa Steps, Cambridge, Agri Spray Drones, Everybody’s, MidWest One Bank, Fairfield Community School District, Parents as Teachers, Maplewood Munchkins, Nurturing Families, Optimae Life Services, and First Resources Corporation.

“Extension staff would also like to thank Extension and 4-H volunteers who helped with set-up, clean-up, made popcorn and juice, passed out bags, and gave wagon rides,” Burkhalter said. “Special thanks to the fair board for the use of the grounds for this event and to the Fairfield High School Student Council, Fairfield FBLA, and Pekin FFA for their assistance that day with games and the decoration of the hog barn.”