The annual “HauntFest on Main” will be held Friday, October 16 from 4:00 p.m. 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
• Face Painting
• 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, applications will open soon.

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, applications will open soon.

If you would like to be a HauntFest 2026 sponsor, please reach out to Heather Carter at hcarter@elcjaon.gov.