The Smithville "Boo Bash" is fast approaching and local businesses are expecting lots of spooky trick-or-treaters. The event will be Halloween Day, Monday, October 31, from 12 noon -5 p.m. Participating businesses downtown will have candy and special treats for the children. 

The Smithville Square will be blocked off around 11:30 to make it safer for everyone participating in this event, where many new businesses in town, and also many businesses from the city and county, will be setting up. The DeKalb County Community Complex will also be participating again this year, with interior offices giving out candy.

During the Smithville Halloween Boo Bash, the Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber will be sponsoring the contests for Best Costumes and Best Decorations for participating Smithville businesses and offices.  For a business to enter, take a picture with your cellphone and send it to 615-464-7760 by 1 p.m. on Monday, October 31.  Winners will be promoted in the local media and on social media, announced on the November Chamber Chat WJLE Radio and DTC TV program, and most important -- “bragging rights!”

Maps are available at the Smithville Police Department's Facebook Page, Smithville Review, WJLE, and Justin Potter Library. Organizers are encouraging all that can, to come downtown and trick or treat.