Illustration of a toy tractor pulling a wagon of costumed figures past pumpkins, autumn trees and a red barn (All Hallows Eve Festival at Botna Bend Park)

All Hallows Eve Festival at Botna Bend Park

Botna Bend Park staff and campers host an evening of fall festivities across the campgrounds. Guests can climb aboard and explore a real fire engine, play children's games for prizes, and hop on a hayrack ride for trick-or-treating. Activities also include hot dogs, cookie decorating, food concessions, and a campsite decorating contest awards ceremony.

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When

Tickets

$3 per vehicle park entry fee or Pottawattamie Conservation membership is required for people who are not camping; free for campers. Free-will donations are accepted.

Hours

Festival: 4:30pm to 9:00pm; kids games and prizes: 4:30-8:00 p.m.; Fire Truck Tour: 4:30-8:00 p.m.; Hot Dogs: 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Hayrack Rides & Trick or Treating: 6:30-8:00 p.m.; Halloween Campsite Decorating Contest Awards Ceremony: 9:00 p.m.

Ages

All Ages

Food & Drink

Hot dogs are served at Olsen Lodge, cookie decorating is available, and The Feed Trough offers homemade fries and funnel cakes for purchase.

Going?

Location

Botna Bend Park · 42926 Mahogany Road, Hancock, Iowa 51536 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive community fun

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Note that cookies provided for Cheryl's Cookie Decorating contain nut oil.
  • Entry is free for registered campers and Pottawattamie Conservation members.
  • Bring extra money if you plan to purchase funnel cakes or homemade fries from The Feed Trough food truck.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What activities are available for children?

Children can enjoy kids' games and prizes, climb aboard a real fire engine for a fire truck tour, decorate cookies, and go trick-or-treating on hayrack rides.

What food options are available during the event?

Hot dogs are served at Olsen Lodge, Cheryl's Cookie Decorating offers cookie decorating, and The Feed Trough has homemade fries and funnel cakes available for purchase.

Are there food allergy warnings for this event?

Yes, cookies provided by Kelsey's Sweet Treats for Cheryl's Cookie Decorating contain nut oil.

What is the campsite decorating contest?

Campers decorate their sites for Halloween, and an awards ceremony is held at Olsen Lodge to recognize the winners.

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