Something not-so-wicked this way is coming to Mississippi State University Thursday, Oct. 30 at the Amphitheater.
The 31st annual Halloween Carnival, sponsored by the Campus Activities Board will host several “fiendishly-fun” activities for the community while also serving as a local fund-raiser. In the event of rain, the carnival will be held at the Newell-Grissom building.
According to Kelly Nesbit, the purpose of the Halloween Carnival this year is to help raise money for two females, Kimberlynn Vickers, from Sturgis, Miss. and Oliva Calmes from Oktibbeha County, that have had recent accidents which left them with injuries requiring great medical expenses.
The carnival helps sponsor a child with an injury or illness by raising funds through its ticket sales from the community. This year’s carnival will support two children.
According to Nesbit, last year’s attendance for the event was around 2,200 people, with some people even reporting to have driven from different states in order to come to the carnival.
“Our carnival requires a lot of cooperation and support from MSU students, the Starkville community, and local businesses. It’s a great feeling because you realize what a wonderful cause you are contributing to, and, best of all, you see everyone having such a great time,” said Fair Josey, CAB organizer for the event.
The carnival festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with Trick or Treat around Fraternity/Sorority Row. Children, dressed to impress, scare or distress trick-or-treat at the Fraternity and Sorority houses throughout campus. Greek students will greet children with candy.
The Carnival Food and Games will begin at 6:30 p.m., with over fifty student organizations at booths, providing various games and activities. Activities such as face painting, fortune telling, bean bag toss, and arm-wrestling “Bully” as well as other games and activities will be present. Food such as hotdogs, popcorn, cotton candy, and soft drinks will also be available.
“UNICEF is all about helping kids in need and we feel this carnival is a good way to get involved, ” said Sarah Hoque, a member of MSU UNICEF.
Scary Story-Telling begins at 7 p.m., as CAB committee members will be dressed up and reading scary stories to children on the amphitheater stage.
The Costume Contest, starting at 7:30 p.m., allows for children up to age 10 to participate in a costume contest. Winners in each age category will receive prizes and bragging rights of having one of the best costumes on campus.
The ScHairy Hair Show, held at 8:45 p.m., features members of the MSU Fashion Board having their hair done in a “scary” fashion in order to compete for the title of having the “ScHairest Hair.”
The carnival is open to the public.
Nesbit encourages everyone to “support Kimberlynn and Oliva and enjoy all of the Halloween festivities. We just want everybody to come out and have a good time”
Visit the MSU Campus Activities Board Web site for information about campus events at www.msstate.edu/org/cab/.