4th Annual Shasta Lake Halloween Carnival

🎪 Step Right Up… If You Dare! 🎭

This year, the Shasta Lake Halloween Carnival is getting stranger, spookier, and even more spectacular...

🎬 Presenting: The Freak Show Edition — October 19, 2025!

Prepare to be dazzled, delighted, and maybe just a little disturbed as we transform Claire Engle Park into a curious carnival of the unexpected. 🖤

🩸 Live performers will pop up throughout the day...
🧛‍♂️ Strange sights and surprises lurk around every corner...
🎭 And our twisted take on the classic freak show brings bold new energy to your favorite family-friendly Halloween celebration.

This isn’t just an event — it’s an experience.
Free to attend. Impossible to forget.

👁️ Keep your eyes open — you never know what might be watching you...

Dress to impress — or to terrify! The Shasta Lake Halloween Carnival Costume Contests are back and bigger than ever, with amazing prizes and a whole lot of spooky style.

🎭 Divisions include:

• 👶 Peewee (Ages 0–4)
• 🧒 Kids (Ages 5–12)
• 🧑 Teens (Ages 13–17)
• 🎃 Adults (18+)
• 🧟‍♂️ Groups (2+ people, all ages)

From the adorable to the outrageous, we want to see your best Halloween looks hit the stage. Whether you’re flying solo or rolling deep with a group theme — this is your moment to shine.

📸 Prizes, photo ops, and bragging rights await...
Don’t ghost us — join the fun!

Contest between 5pm-7pm

One of the best parts of the Shasta Lake Halloween Carnival? The incredible mix of local vendors that bring the park to life!

🧙‍♀️ From handmade crafts and spooky décor...
🍬 To sweet treats, warm drinks, and delicious eats...
🎨 Plus art, jewelry, vintage finds, games, giveaways, and more —
our Vendor Village is packed with unique treasures and community flavor.

Whether you’re shopping, snacking, or just wandering through the booths, there’s something for everyone to discover. Come support local small businesses and nonprofits while soaking up all the Halloween fun!

Think you’ve got what it takes to be crowned Carnival Cornhole Champion? 🎯
Join us at the 4th Annual Shasta Lake Halloween Carnival Cornhole Tournament and show off your skills!

🏆 All ages & skill levels welcome
💥 Prizes for top teams
🎃 Costumes encouraged (but not required)
🙌 Fun, friendly competition with plenty of carnival spirit

Grab a partner, bring your game face, and get ready to toss some bags and take home the glory!

📝 Sign-ups open at the event — spots fill fast!

Registration 12pm-1pm

Tournament 1pm-5pm

The Shasta Lake Halloween Carnival isn’t just about candy and costumes — we bring the party too! 🎉

🎧 Our DJ will be spinning festive tunes all day, keeping the energy high and the dance vibes flowing.

🎭 Plus, every hour on the hour, get ready for interactive entertainment that’ll have the whole crowd laughing, cheering, and maybe even competing!

Expect fun like:
🎯 Limbo Showdowns
🎪 Clown Relays
🥧 Pie-Eating Contests
🧟 Dance-offs and surprise games!

Whether you're joining in or just watching the madness unfold, our entertainment lineup guarantees unforgettable moments and tons of Halloween fun.

Get ready for a full day of nonstop fun at the Shasta Lake Halloween Carnival! Whether you're looking for free family-friendly activities or prize-packed carnival challenges, we've got something for everyone.

🕵️‍♂️ FREE Kids Scavenger Hunt – Explore the carnival, solve clues, and earn sweet surprises!
🏰 Bounce Houses – Burn off the sugar with safe, supervised bouncy fun.
🎤 Stage Games & Crowd Challenges – Join us throughout the day for spooky (and silly!) contests on stage!

🎟️ Want even more fun?
Try your luck at our pay-to-play carnival games and win awesome prizes for all ages!

From little pumpkins to grown-up ghouls, the fun never stops!

From 12pm-8pm

Think you’ve got the best jack-o'-lantern on the block?
Show it off at this year’s Shasta Lake Halloween Carnival!

We’re inviting the community to bring in their pre-carved pumpkins for our Pumpkin Carving Contest & Display. No sign-up needed — just carve at home and drop it off the day of the event!

🕐 Drop-Off Time: 12pm to 1pm

Winner announced at 5pm
📍 Location: Pumpkin Display Booth at Claire Engle Park

🏆 Winners will be chosen by public vote!
Categories include:
– Funniest Face
– Spookiest Design
– Most Creative
– Best Kid-Carved Creation

🎁 Winners take home some frightfully fun prizes including CASH!

So grab your tools, get carving, and join the pumpkin parade!
Open to all ages. Please avoid using candles or anything flammable — battery lights are great!