A BELOVED Halloween festival has been canceled for the year, leaving locals of one US city frustrated and disappointed.
Officials say the city’s hand was forced by the major budget deficit it’s facing, and just how expansive the now axed event is to throw.
The City of El Cajon, California, about 20 minutes outside of San Diego, says it simply can’t afford to cover the cost of throwing its free HauntFest on Main event this year.
In 2025, the event secured record sponsorship contributions of $25,000, but still had to foot the remaining $75,000 it takes to throw the event…