The 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat on Main Street will be held in Rogersville on Saturday, October 31st from 5-8pm. Trunk or Treat is a safe alternative to trick or treating with lots of candy for everyone. Main Street will be blocked off from Hasson to Brownlow and cars will be lined up and down the street. Participants are asked to decorate their cars and load them with candy. Prizes will be given for the best decorated cars.

This year there will be an entrance and an exit to control the flow of children. The entrance will be at Brownlow and Main Street and the exit will be at Hasson and Main. Upon registration at the entrance, children will a receive tote bag and a card with the car numbers on it. Each car will mark the card when the child receives their candy.

The Costume Contest will be held in front of the courthouse beginning at 5:30pm. Categories are ages 0-3, 4-7 and 8-13. Judging will be based heavily on creativity (no commercial costumes). Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in each category, with ribbons going to all participants.

The Parks and Recreation Department will run a Hay Ride with pick up at the corner of South Depot and Washington Street.

Downtown Merchants will be open that evening, for your convenience. The Heritage Lites will provide cotton candy, popcorn and drinks for $1 each.

This event is sponsored by the Rogersville Arts Council, the Rogersville Main Street program and the Chamber of Commerce to provide a safe and fun place for children to trick or treat.

To reserve a space for your car, to make a donation or to volunteer contact the Chamber at 423-272-2186. Visit www.rogersvillechamber.us or www.rogersvilleartscouncil.org to download sponsorship or car registration forms.