Two Contests this year!

KIDS COUNTDOWN CONTEST
Help Countdown to 2009 and Raise the Hershey's Kiss
on New Year's Eve!
Children ages 4 to 12 are eligible to win a spot on stage
MEET AND GREET CONTEST
Meet and Greet backstage with Honor Society !
Teens ages 13 to 15 are eligible to win a meet and greet
Note: OUR Meet and Greet is not the Meet and Greet that Honor Society is advertising for their fans on their website

Click here for the official entry form

Kids Activities at The Hershey Story

Celebrants are invited to The Hershey Story where a Family Dance Party, featuring guest DJ “Mr. Music,” will be held from 9 to 10:30.   Young children can look forward to a brand new event, a Bubble Wrap Stomp, beginning at 10 p.m.  Young stompers, fully equipped with noisemakers, will be challenged to pop every plastic bubble covering the ground.  These events will be held outside, weather permitting, or inside if weather conditions are inclement.

9:00 - 9:20 pm
Mr. Music
9:20-9:30 pm
Limbo contest - Hershey's candy characters to hold the limbo stick
9:30-9:50 pm Mr. Music
9:50-10:00 pm Conga line with candy characters
10:00 - 10:10 pm Bubble wrap stomp
10:10 - 10:30 pm
Hershey Story - fun, family music
  • Except where otherwise noted, all events take place in the square of Hershey PA at Chocolate & Park Avenues
  • Admission is free to all events
  • Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available by various vendors throughout the venue

kids countdown
Photo of Kids at 2006 Countdown
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