Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Halloween Costume Contest)

Halloween Costume Contest

Participants submit photos and descriptions of their homemade or store-bought Halloween costumes to compete across various themed categories. Visitors can browse submissions from other contestants and view inspiration galleries featuring creative, family, group, and pet costumes. Winners in each category are awarded first, second, and third place.

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Website / Tickets

costume-works.com

Going?

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (4/5)

Best For

Families and costume enthusiasts

Vibe

Creative and community-minded

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Tips & Advice

  • Make sure your submitted photos are of good quality, at least 640 pixels wide, and under 10MB in JPG, PNG, or GIF format.
  • Do not submit photos with copyright symbols, website addresses, or added text overlaid on the image.
  • Submit different costumes as separate entries unless they are matching couples, themed family costumes, or group costumes.

Special Events & Promotions

  • A couples' costume category is new this year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many photos can be submitted per entry?

You can send up to 10 photos with each contest entry.

What categories are available to enter?

Categories include Most Creative Costume, Best Family Costume, Cutest Baby Costume (age 0-2), Best Children's Costume (age 3+), Best Couple Costume, Coolest Adult Costume, Best Group Costume, and Best Pet Costume.

Are store-bought costumes allowed?

Store-bought costumes are allowed in categories like Coolest Adult Costume as long as they are G-rated, but the Most Creative Costume category is exclusively for homemade outfits.

What should be included when submitting a homemade costume?

Homemade costume entries should include a description of how the costume was made, the materials used, the total cost, and any instructions or tips.

Can judges or their family members enter the contest?

No, neither the judges nor their children are allowed to enter the contest.

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