Frightmare Forest Haunted Hayrides begin in October

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

Frightmare Forest Haunted Hayride, 2061 Atkinson Ave., will be open each Thursday to Sunday in October.

The hours for the hayride are 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, and 7 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays. On Halloween night, the ride will be open from 7 p.m. until all patrons are gone.

The organizers of Frightmare Forest also are hosting a Pumpkin People display contest that is free to enter and open to all ages.

Participants must supply all their own materials, including pumpkins, though Frightmare Forest will have a limited number of pumpkins for sale during set-up. Participants may complete a display as a group or an individual, but only one display will win.

In the case of a tie, Frightmare Forest staff will vote between the tied contestants. The winner will receive $100, and the winnings will be available at 4 p.m. Nov. 1. All participants will receive one free pass to Frightmare Forest Haunted Hayride, good for the 2013 season, upon completion of their display.

Participants may set up displays from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and 2. Tear-down will be from noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 1, 2 and 3.

All artwork must be original; use at least one pumpkin; do not exceed a 3-by-4-foot plot; don’t use materials that may be harmful to animals or the environment; and complete by 6 p.m. Oct. 2. Materials not picked up by 6 p.m. Nov. 3 will be discarded.

Fans can vote on their favorite display by visiting https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.368905819902045.1073741825.195400930585869&type=1&l=1988441aab and liking their favorite pumpkin people display.

Voting starts midnight Oct. 3 and ends 11 p.m. Oct. 31. Fans are encouraged to check the Frightmare Forest’s Facebook page Nov. 1 to see the winner.

Information on the hayride and the contest can be found at www.youngstownfrightmareforest.com or by calling 330-743-2162.