Grab your costumes and candy buckets, The Winn Parish Fall Festival returns Oct. 28 with fun for all ages from 5:30-7:30.

The annual costume contest begins at 5:30 p.m., with registration opening at 5 p.m. Age groups are 0-3, 4-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-17 and 18 and older, with theme groups and pets included in this year’s categories.

Haunted hayrides will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Families can enjoy a free hot dog supper, bounce houses beside First Baptist Church and the pumpkin decorating contest hosted by the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office. 

Shonna Moss, the coordinator of Fall Fest for the past five years, said folks are still signing up booths, tents and other attractions, so get in where you fit in while time allows. If you’d like to join the fun, call 628-0169 or the museum at 628-5928.