Willow Springs Trunk or Treat winners announced

Published 6:30 am Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Downtown Willow Springs was filled with excitement on Halloween as families gathered for the city’s annual Trunk or Treat.

Despite light rain dampening the streets, a large crowd of children and adults turned out for an evening of candy, creativity and scares. Decorated trunks lined the downtown area, while the Willow Springs Lions Club added to the festivities by providing hayrides for attendees.

A highlight of the night was the “Haunted Trailer” presented by the Eleven Point Fire Department. The department transformed its training trailer into a haunted attraction complete with zombies peering and scratching through the windows, drawing many repeat thrill-seekers, said organizers.

The evening also featured a trunk decorating contest sponsored by the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce and a costume contest sponsored by Waggoner Home Center.

In the trunk decoration contest, Fear the Bloody Timber took first place, followed by Ozark Realty in second and The Wood Farms Monsters in third. Total Energy Solutions received an honorable mention.

Costume contest winners in the ages 0 to 4 division were Trey McDaniel, first; Dawson and Elleighana Parrish, second; and Shaw Smith, third. In the ages 5 to 9 division, Khyree Dye placed first, Finlee Hicks took second and Victoria Elliot placed third.

For ages 10 to 14, Jaxon Elliot won first place, Amelia Deluna took second, and a group dressed as Minions — Kenzley Lemon, Jenci Stoltzf, Audrey James, Avery Jones and Emery McKee — placed third. In the ages 15 and older category, Isabella Birdsely took first, Charlotte Maggard won second and Ava Fullen placed third.