Halloween

Halloween costume contests are the easy choice in this category, especially considering that just about everyone sports a costume while out gathering candy: babies, toddlers, teens, adults, and, yes, even dogs and cats.

Best Time to Run Halloween Contests:
Fall/October

Contest Ideas:

  • Cutest Kid Costume
  • Best Adult Costume
  • Scariest Costume
  • Halloween Decoration Contests
  • Pets in Costumes
  • Scary Stories

Prize Ideas:

  • Cash
  • Pizza Party
  • Costume Store Certificates
  • Haunted House Passes
  • Movie Passes

Sponsor Ideas:

  • Costume Stores
  • Candy Stores
  • Haunted Houses
  • Pet Stores
  • Theaters
  • Parks & Recreational Centers

Featured Contest

Halloween Contest Category ExampleChildren’s Halloween Costume Contest:
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)

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    • 27,567 Votes

The Halloween contest was another strong performer for the Star Tribune this year, with the same sponsor as last year, because they like it that much! The contest sold for $30,000 to the Renaissance Festival. Grand prize for each category was $1,000 with four runners-up receiving $100. ROP ads and strong online promotion help to drive this contest, along with exploring new avenues, such as Facebook & Twitter in the promotion plan.” – Ann Kendall, Digital Media Product Manager

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