A spooky good time: FrightFest returns for second year in Bowman

Don’t miss out: Main Street Trick-or-Treating begins at 4 p.m. at participating Bowman Main Street businesses; 3:30-4:30 at Southwest Healthcare Long-Term Care. FrightFest begins at 5:30 p.m. at Bowman City Park. Admission is free.

Having fun on a swing at the Bowman City Park during last year’s Fright Fest. This year the event, held on Halloween, will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the park, following trick-or-treating down Main Street. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

By BRYCE MARTIN
Pioneer Editor | [email protected]

A boy dressed as Captain America tries not to drop an egg during one of the many games at last year’s FrightFest. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

It was a team effort last year between Melissa Lindstrom of Bowman, the Bowman Parks and Recreation Department and several local sponsors to bring spooky fun back to the area.

And they succeeded at the first Bowman FrightFest.

This year, held on Halloween at the Bowman City Park, the organizers aim to put on an even bigger, spookier event.

That’s in addition to the other Halloween events around the area that will continue this year.

In 2015, over 200 trick-or-treaters showed off their costumes and kindly asked for candy from the many participating Main Street businesses in Bowman, organized by the Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce.

After their hunt for candy was satisfied, children and their families were invited to take part in the fun at FrightFest.

This year there will be games, ran by the Bowman County Bulldogs Football team, chili and soup feed from Diamond H Services of Bowman, seasonal beverages from local sponsors and a chance to check out the creative costumes of local youths.