Halloween in the Hollow Set For Oct. 26, 2019!
One of Kane County’s big events of the season, Halloween in The Hollow, is set for Oct. 26, 2019!
Bring your children to Sleepy Hollow to show off their costumes, participate in pumpkin decorating and hop on the hayride.
Everyone is welcome participate in the chili contest and, of course, enjoy the bonfire. The Service Club offers refreshments while we wait for the appearance of the Headless Horseman.
Check out the previous year’s activities on the gallery page.
Schedule
- 3 p.m. Chili Contest entry cut off, judging begins
- 3:30 p.m. Food sales open
- 4:15 p.m. Costume parade begins.
- 4:30 p.m. Pumpkin decorating. Chili Contest and costume results announced.
- 4:30 p.m. Hay rides start following the end of the costume parade
- 5:30 p.m. Lighting of the bonfire
- 5:55 p.m. Sunset* for 2019-10-26
- 6:15 p.m. Headless horseman rides
- 7 p.m. Event closes
Costume Contest
Each age group listed below will follow in a slow parade and awarded the best costume for a girl and boy in that age group.
The judge hands out awards slips that are redeemed at the end of the parade.
The groups are as follows:
- Preschoolers and under
- Kindergarten
- 1st Graders
- 2nd Graders
- 3rd Graders
- 4th Graders
- 5th Graders
- 6th Graders and above
Chili Contest Form
Visit this page to register your chili entry.
Fill out the form above or pick up a paper form at the Sleepy Hollow Village Hall. Make sure your serving containers and any utensils are clearly marked with your name. There is no entry fee. Winners and prizes will be announced at the event.
- There is a three (3) quart minimum to enter. There is no maximum.
- Chili should not be prepared more than 48 hours in advance of the contest.
- You are encouraged to bring your entry in a crock pot or similar container. We will have electricity.
- Judging is independent and is based on a balanced set of criteria, known only to the judges.
If you have questions, email the us at info@shsc-il.org or leave a message at (847) 574-8116.
Food for Sale
- Hot dog
- Brat
- Candy bars
- Chips
- Pie
- Chili
- Nachos
- Hot chocolate, hot cider, water, pop, coffee
- Domestic beers
- Local craft beers
Pumpkin Decorating
Pumpkins with simple decorating supplies such as stickers and markers.
Parking
Parking on the east side of the park only. No street parking on Winmoor Drive or Thorobred Lane.
SOURCE: village of Sleepy Hollow website
