The annual “HauntFest on Main” will be held Friday, October 18 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Downtown El Cajon.  This family friendly Halloween themed event features live bands on three downtown stages, a haunted car show, a variety of local vendors, and excellent dining experiences at local restaurants.

Seasonal Highlights Include:

• Carnival Rides
• Children's Crafts
• Game Booths
• Candy Trail
• Pumpkin Patch
• Face Painting
• Outdoor Movies
• Costume Contest

Dress in your favorite costume and enter the costume contests for a chance to win fun prizes! 

This event is presented by the City of El Cajon, and the Downtown El Cajon Business Partners. For more information, please call (619) 441-1754.

If you would like to submit an application to participate in the event as a food vendor, click here.

If you would like to submit an application to participate in the event as a craft or sales vendor, a non-profit exhibitor, or a government agency, click here.

Our Hauntfest 2024 Sponsors