The 10th annual Best of North Catasauqua Autumnfest & Car Show is being planned for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 9 at the North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park, 701 Grove St.

Hosted by the North Catasauqua Betterment Committee, it will feature a food court, car show, craft and flea market area, entertainment and many activities.

A halupki-eating contest will offer a $100 prize to the winner at the 3:30 p.m. event. Entry forms for the contest are available at North Catasauqua Borough Hall or by emailing NCataCentennial@aol.com.

The contest is open to the general public, 18 years of age and older. With 10 slots open, if all are not filled in advance, entries will be accepted on the event day.

Live music will be 1:30-5 p.m. by Flirtin’ with the Mob.

Entertainment will include a Scooby Doo musical show noon, hay wagon rides, visits by Tip the Crayon and Red from Red Robin and 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. magic shows by Tom Yurasits.

Also featured will be pumpkin decorating, a craft tent and a kids’ treat stop activity. A bounce house, face painting and fire department visit will also attract children, and a health tent and raffle prizes will attract adults.

The police department will offer fingerprinting and ID for children.

North Catasauqua-themed merchandise will be sold at the North Catasauqua Betterment Committee tent, including North Catasauqua car magnets.

Volunteers of all ages are needed to assist at the event. Several two- or three-hour positions are open, including assisting with face painting, supervising at the kids’ craft tent, supervising at the bounce house, blowing up helium balloons and other activities.

Contact a North Catasauqua Betterment Committee member to volunteer, or if you have any questions, email NCataCentennial@aol.com.

Register for the car show and for space for the craft and flea market and vendor areas by picking up a registration form at borough hall, 1066 N. Fourth St. or by emailing NCataCentennial@aol.com. Cars may also be registered for the show 9 a.m.-noon Sunday.

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Trick-or-treat night will be 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29 this year.

Don’t forget to turn on your porch light to let children know to come to your home for treats.