The biggest Halloween bash in Stettler filled the Stettler Agriplex with more than 300 people, all who came out to see Domino and Wheel House perform on Saturday, Oct. 29.
The second Halloween Howl, a joint effort between the two bands, raised money for the Stettler and District Food Bank Society.
"We've been talking about it for a few years," Roxanne Dickie, Wheel House manager, explained. "We're friends with Domino and we really wanted to perform with them. And we love Halloween, so we thought we'd give it a try."
The first Halloween Howl, last year, went over so well the two bands decided to collaborate again this year. With so many Halloween-themed events happening on Saturday night, though, the numbers went down slightly from the previous years.
The morning of the show only about 200 tickets to the show had been sold, according to Russ Carl, a member of Domino.
"By the show, we had probably about 350 people there," he said.
Domino took to the stage as superheroes, specifically those from the DC brand.
Luanne Carl belted out tunes as Wonder Woman, while Russ Carl provided support as Superman. Kent Nixon wowed the crowd as Batman, while drummer Scott McKnight had to work hard to not drum too fast as the Flash.
The members of Wheel House – Cindy Liebe, Trent Shoemaker, Wayne Dickie, and Charles Lacroix – hit the stage as the cast from the television series The Munsters.
Though the final tally isn't yet available, Dickie estimates the event raised about $2,000 for the food bank, after expenses. That includes half of the $970 50/50 take, too, she said.
Food was provided to event-goers by the Chow Hound, Donalda Animal Rescue's food truck.
"They sold out, so I think they did well," Dickie said. The animal rescue was able to keep the money raised in the food truck, which goes back to the rescue's efforts.
Door prizes were also up for grabs, donated by local businesses and individuals.
Parents and students from Alix School helped with the event, setting up and breaking down after the show, as well as tidying during the show.
"It takes many helping hands," Dickie said.
After both Wheel House and Domino played their sets, Dirt Road Music took over, keeping the music going so the costumed Howl-goers could enjoy the rest of the evening dancing the night away.
The money, when donated to the food bank, will go to buying staple items to keep the food bank's shelves stocked.
The economic difficulties have decreased the amount of donations, both in terms of non-perishable food items and money, all while the demand has consistently increased.