The positive compliments about the successful Halloween Block Party continue to come from all aspects of our community.
The event was a great example of people working together. It was an honor to partner with the Fort Payne Area Merchants Association.
More than 2,000 people enjoyed trick or treating with the downtown retail shops. The chamber gave 1,200 tickets for the door prize drawings.
The merchants not only gave candy but also the great door prizes. WZOB provided the live remote to entertain the crowd and draw for the prizes.
The Fort Payne Police Department started giving out treats many years ago. They inspired us to carry the idea all through downtown.
A big thanks to Chief Randy Bynum and his crew to insure the safety of all the participants during the event.
The purpose of the ticket to be eligible for the door prizes is to get potential customers inside the stores. I heard so many say that they would be back to shop with the merchants.
I know of no other town our size where you can buy artwork from a vendor that has been featured at the Smithsonian to a 14-year-old girl who is just beginning her career.
These artists are Cal Breed at Katherine's Framing and Jonnie at the Green Egg.
The Holiday Market will return to the First Methodist Church Family Life Center on Nov. 18-19.
Christmas Parade entry forms are available at the chamber office. The deadline to register is Dec. 5.
There is a charge of $25 per vehicle if you are not a member of the chamber. That is another good reason to join the chamber.
Carol Beddingfield is the director of the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce.
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