Businesses serve up candy on Beggar’s Night

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 25 October 2013 at 12:00 am

Albion and Medina both keep up annual tradition

Photos by Tom Rivers

Karen Appleman, left, and Paula Brooks, vendors in the Downtown Browsery in Albion, were among the local merchants that served up big baskets of candy for youngsters this evening.

Albion and Medina business owners both welcomed hundreds of children on the hunt for candy and treats during their annual Beggar’s Night events, which are typically the Friday before Halloween.

Hanna Kumalac, 5, and her brother Traper Croft, 1, were in costume for Beggar’s Night in Albion.

Krantz Furniture added a large Whoville display along the sidewalk as part of today’s Beggar’s Night in Albion.

Matthew Bloom, 3, of Albion dressed as a San Francisco 49er football player for Beggar’s Night.

Linda Smith and her son Ryan serve up treats and cider from Krantz Furniture.