Steve Nero Mayor at Village of Westmont | Village of Westmont
Steve Nero Mayor at Village of Westmont | Village of Westmont
Several events took place in downtown Westmont on October 18 as part of the 2025 Wicked West Fest, including the Trick-or-Treat Trail, Pumpkin Smashing Extravaganza, Costume Contest, and Casket Races.
The Pumpkin Smashing Extravaganza was coordinated by the Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee. Representatives from various Village departments, public agencies, and community organizations participated by decorating pumpkins and attempting to hit a target from 20 feet in the air using a Westmont Fire Department ladder truck. Contestants were judged on accuracy, debris splatter, decorations, and other factors. The event aimed to promote the upcoming annual Pumpkin Composting collection event scheduled for November 8 at the Westmont Library.
Winners of the Pumpkin Smashing Extravaganza included Sam Basalone of the Westmont Fire Department as Pumpkin Smashing King, Jenny Babyar of Village of Westmont Communications as Pumpkin Smashing Queen, Kaili Harding of the Westmont Chamber of Commerce received honorable mention for Biggest Splatter, and Steve Riley, Westmont Fire Chief, was recognized as Pumpkin Smashing Legend. Photos from the event are available in the Village of Westmont website photo gallery.
The Caskets on Cass Race was hosted by the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and featured four teams. First place went to Nick Pitzer State Farm, second to Dynamic Perception Dance Company, third to Kiwanis Club of Downers Grove, and the Westmont Senior Resource Group received recognition for Best Decoration Theme as well as finishing last. More information about the Chamber is available at https://westmontchamber.com/.
The Wicked West Fest Costume Contest was organized by the Westmont Special Events Corporation and had over 150 participants. All participants received ribbons, with medals awarded to the top three costumes in each category. Event photos have been published on the Westmont Special Events / Stanley Jamburger Facebook page.
Additional photos from Wicked West Fest are posted in the Westmont Chamber photo gallery.
"Thank you to everyone who helped out with the coordination of these events. Additional photos from the event have been posted in the Westmont Chamber photo gallery. For more information regarding the Chamber, visit their website at westmontchamber.com."
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