Buckeye is hosting the 85^th annual Halloween Carnival in Downtown Buckeye on Saturday, Oct. 25, and we need the community’s help to make it happen.

Buckeye’s Community Service Department is seeking non-profit groups to host carnival games as a fundraiser as well as event volunteers to help with a variety of tasks for the event.

This event is unique as it embraces a proud community tradition by allowing non-profits, organizations, groups, schools and churches that benefit the Buckeye community to earn 100% of the proceeds raised. At this event, non-profit community groups are invited to run carnival style booths to raise money for their organization. Last year’s event raised over $43,000 that went directly back to the non-profits. All organizations must have a valid 501c3, be located in and/or primarily serve the Buckeye area and must be a registered vendor with the city of Buckeye to participate in this event.

Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of positions and shifts between noon to 10 p.m. Positions include assisting with event set-up/take-down, candy distribution, costume contest, vendor check-in and more. This is an exciting way to give back this fall and be part of this 85^th annual event attracting thousands of visitors from Buckeye. Plus, you’ll meet new people, earn volunteer credit hours and receive a free custom volunteer t-shirt.

Volunteer opportunities are open for both groups and individuals, and ages 16+ are welcome to participate.

All registration and sign-up applications can be found at buckeyeaz.gov/HalloweenCarnival.