COSTUME CONTESTS

Every year, we’re amazed by the wildly creative and wonderfully spooky costumes our guests bring to the Oddities Expo—and we can’t wait to see what you come up with this year!

Costumes are always encouraged (just no weapons, please), and to celebrate your eerie excellence, we’re hosting our annual Costume Contest!

🏆 Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in two categories:

  • Adults

  • Kids + Teens

The contest will take place on Sunday, September 28th at 4:00 PM on the Main Stage inside San Miguel Hall.

Come dressed to impress, creep, or haunt—this is your moment to shine!

🕸️ Best Costume 🕸️

Calling all creatures of the night, haunted souls, and DIY goblins! This category is all about creativity, effort, and spine-tingling style. Whether you’re terrifying, enchanting, or downright bizarre—we want to see your most show-stopping look.

Think outside the coffin and bring your A-game... the weirder, the better. 🦇✨
Let your imagination run wild—this is your chance to slay the runway and take home the title of Best Costume!

Costume Rules

Get ready to show off your spooky style! The Best Costume Contest is a highlight of the Oddities Expo, and we’re calling on all ghosts, ghouls, and creepy creatives to bring their most jaw-dropping looks to the stage.

Registration
🎟 Contestants must register in person on Sunday, September 29th between 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM at the Info Booth inside San Miguel Hall.
Online registration is not available.

Judging Criteria
All costumes will be screened at check-in. Judges will base their decisions on:

  • Quality

  • Effort

  • Presentation

Handmade or self-constructed costumes are highly encouraged—but not required.

Important Guidelines
For safety reasons, the following props are not allowed:
🚫 No weapons of any kind
🚫 No firearm replicas (realistic or toy)
🚫 No projectiles
🚫 No flames, pyrotechnics, or explosives
🚫 No metal bats, large wrenches, or shovels

All costumes must be family-friendly and appropriate for all ages.
Nudity is not allowed.
Contestants must be present to win.

Whether you’re creepy, kooky, spooky, or strange—this is your chance to shine on stage. Let your creativity run wild and show us what you’ve got!