One of our favorite SBE traditions is back! Grab the family, invite your friends, and join us for an evening of fall fun, food, games, Trunk-or-Treat, and plenty of Shark spirit!
Friday, October 23rd
5:00–8:00 PM
Shell Beach Elementary – Lower Field
This event is open to SBE families, friends, and our community, so bring the whole crew!
🎟️ Unlimited Attraction Wristbands
$25 per child
One wristband gives your child unlimited access to all Fall Festival attractions and inflatables for the entire evening.
Adults are FREE and do not need a wristband.
We highly recommend purchasing wristbands in advance for the quickest and easiest check-in when you arrive. Wristbands will also be available for purchase at the event.
🍕 Come Hungry!
We’re excited to have food available for purchase from some of our amazing SBE families and local favorites!
Earth & Oven
The McCabe family will be serving their delicious wood-fired pizzas throughout the evening.
Rib Line
The Appiano family will be serving $20 BBQ plates with your choice of:
Tri-tip sandwich
Pulled pork sandwich
4 baby back ribs
2 beef ribs
Each plate includes two sides and a soda or bottled water.
Side choices include baked beans, coleslaw, mac & cheese, and garlic bread.
Food Presales
Preordering your food is strongly encouraged! Presales help our food vendors prepare enough food for everyone and make dinner pickup much easier during the festival.
A limited amount of food will be available for purchase the night of the event, but preordering is the best way to guarantee your meal.
🍬 Trunk-or-Treat
Come dressed in your Halloween best and make your way through our Trunk-or-Treat! SBE families will be decking out their trunks and handing out treats throughout the evening.
Kids will receive a treat bag at check-in, while supplies last.
🎃 Pumpkin Decorating Contest
SBE students are invited to decorate a pumpkin at home and enter it in our Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
Pumpkins may be brought to school Friday morning and will be displayed throughout the day before being moved to the Fall Festival for judging.
Pumpkin Contest Winners Announced: 6:00 PM
👻 Costume Contest
Costumes are encouraged! Kids can show off their creativity during our Fall Festival Costume Contest.
Costume Contest Winners Announced: 6:30 PM
🌶️ Chili Cook-Off
Think your chili has what it takes? Join in the fun and enter our SBE Chili Cook-Off, or come cheer on our contestants as we crown this year's winners!
Chili Cook-Off Winners Announced: 7:00 PM
🦈 Bring the Whole Family!
The Fall Festival is one of our favorite nights of the year and an important fundraiser for the Shell Beach Elementary PTO. Proceeds from the event help support programs, activities, and experiences for our SBE students throughout the school year.
Purchase your wristbands and food presales ahead of time, then come ready for an unforgettable night with our SBE community.
We can't wait to see you there!
Go Sharks! 🦈💙
Frequently Asked Questions
We can’t wait to welcome our SBE families, friends, and community to the 2nd Annual Shell Beach Elementary Fall Festival!
Friday, October 23rd | 5:00–8:00 PM
Shell Beach Elementary – Lower Field
Here are answers to some of the most common questions to help you plan your night!
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No! Admission to the Fall Festival is free, and adults do not need to purchase a ticket or wristband.
Children who would like to participate in the festival attractions and inflatables will need an Unlimited Attraction Wristband for $25.
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Your child’s wristband includes unlimited access to the Fall Festival attractions and inflatables for the entire evening.
They can play, ride, and participate as many times as they’d like!
Food and other separately marked purchases are not included with the wristband.
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No! Adults are FREE and do not need a wristband.
Wristbands are only needed for children participating in the attractions.
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No! Friends, family members, and community members are welcome.
Invite the grandparents, cousins, neighbors, and friends and come enjoy the evening with us!
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Yes — and come hungry!
We’ll have food available for purchase from some of our amazing SBE families, including Earth & Oven wood-fired pizza and Rib Line BBQ plates.
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Preordering is strongly encouraged, especially for BBQ plates.
A limited amount of food will be available for purchase the night of the festival, but preordering is the best way to guarantee your meal and helps our vendors plan appropriately.
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Yes! Kids can make their way through our festive Trunk-or-Treat during the evening.
Treat bags will be provided at check-in while supplies last, but families are also welcome to bring their own Halloween bucket or treat bag.
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Absolutely! Costumes are encouraged but not required.
We’ll also have a Costume Contest at 6:30 PM, so get creative!
Please keep costumes school-appropriate and family-friendly.
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SBE students can decorate a pumpkin at home and bring it to school Friday morning, October 23rd.
Pumpkins will be displayed during the school day and then moved to the Fall Festival for judging.
Winners will be announced at 6:00 PM.
Please make sure your child’s entry is clearly labeled according to the contest instructions so we can identify every pumpkin.
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The Chili Cook-Off takes place at 7:00 PM.
Come see which recipes take home this year’s honors!
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No! The festival runs from 5:00–8:00 PM, and families are welcome to arrive whenever works best.
If your child is participating in one of our contests, make sure you arrive with enough time before that contest begins.
Contest Schedule:
🎃 Pumpkin Decorating Contest Winners — 6:00 PM
👻 Costume Contest — 6:30 PM
🌶️ Chili Cook-Off — 7:00 PM -
We recommend having a payment method available for food and any additional purchases during the evening.
Purchasing your wristbands and preordering food online ahead of time will make your arrival and evening even easier.
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No. The Fall Festival is a family event, and children should remain under the supervision of a parent or responsible adult throughout the evening.
This is not a drop-off event.
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Any weather-related updates or event changes will be communicated to families as quickly as possible through our regular SBE PTO communication channels.
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The Fall Festival is a fundraiser hosted by the Shell Beach Elementary PTO.
Funds raised help support programs, activities, events, and experiences for SBE students throughout the school year.
By purchasing a wristband, grabbing dinner, and joining us for the evening, you’re helping us continue to provide these opportunities for our students.
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Reach out to the Shell Beach Elementary PTO (shellbeahelementarypto@gmail.com) or follow us on Instagram for Fall Festival updates and reminders.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
See you Friday, October 23rd from 5:00–8:00 PM!
Go Sharks! 🦈💙