(Oct. 12, 2016) TIFTON, Ga.- The Georgia Peanut Commission will be hosting a Trick or Peanut event at the GPC office located at 445 Fulwood Blvd. Tifton, Georgia from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016. The event is open to the public and citizens are encouraged to attend.
The GPC staff will be taking part by dressing up and providing peanuts and peanut butter- themed candies and treats to all visitors who stop by during the event.
According to mycandyfavorites.com, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are the most sought-after Halloween candy. Introduced in 1928, this candy is a delicious combination of milk chocolate and smooth and creamy peanut butter, so it’s no wonder kids everywhere love them. Reese’s come in various forms, from mini to pumpkin-shaped, making them the perfect treat to hand out to all of your eager trick-or-treaters this year. According to the site, Snickers and peanut M&Ms are also top favorites among trick-or treaters.
In coordination with the event, GPC is hosting a Paint-A-Pumpkin contest for children 13 years and younger. Participants are encouraged to paint a pumpkin with a peanut theme and email a photo of their painted pumpkin to whitney@gapeanuts.com by midnight on Oct. 23. All entered photos will be added to a Facebook album on the Georgia Peanuts Facebook page for voting on Oct. 24. Each like or share will count as one vote. The winner will be announced Nov. 1 to kick off National Peanut Butter Lovers Month celebrated annually in November.
The Georgia Peanut Commission represents approximately 3,400 peanut farmers in the state of Georgia and conducts programs in the areas of research, promotion and education. For additional information on the programs of the Georgia Peanut Commission, visit www.gapeanuts.com.
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