Registration Form
for
Halloween at Monroe's
on
Thursday, October 29th, 2026
(Deadline for entry: 10/29/2026 at 5:45 PM)

Halloween Contest

Overview and Rules

The 2026 Halloween Costume Contest features three distinct categories designed to include everyone from individuals to full families who are Leinkauf Residents.

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Category & Age Grouping Guidelines

• Child Category: Open to participants ages 0 to 12.

• Adult Category: Open to participants ages 13 and older (includes teens and adults).

• Family / Group Category: Open to 2 or more participants of any age mix with a coordinated theme. (Note: Child and Adult individual contestants may join participate in the Family/Group category in addition to their individual category)

Event Timeline & Plan

• 4:30 PM Registration Desk (Brenda): In person or online via leinkauf.org. Pre-registration is recommended. Leinkauf Residents register giving their contact info and signup for Halloween Contest. Each registered person and contest entry must checkin at Reg Desk.

• • Registration desk opens at 4:30pm and Closes at 5:45. Online registration closes at 5:45pm.

• • Assign each entry a visible number card to pin to their costume. Collect names and contact information from Leinkauf Residents.

• 5:50 PM: LHDNO Rep Welcomes everyone, Introduces Samatha Ingram for short greeting.

• 6:00 PM (Chase emcee) The Runway Parade : Line up participants by category. Have them walk across a stage or designated area while the emcee introduces them.

• 6:45 PM (approximately) Judging Deliberation (15 Mins): Judges tally scores while background music plays

• Awards Ceremony (15 Mins): Announce 1st and 2nd place winners and award gift certificates

• Prizes in the form of Monroe Gift Certificate for each category: First Place: $50, Second Place $25 in three Categories.

Official Contest Rules General Eligibility

• Leinkauf Historic District Residents may enter only one individual category (Child or Adult), but they may also participate in the Family/Group category.

• All costumes must be family-friendly. No excessive gore, explicit themes, or profane language.

Costume & Prop Safety

• No functional weapons are permitted. All costume props must be clearly fake (plastic, foam, or cardboard).

• Costumes must not obstruct the participant's vision to ensure safety while walking.

Judging Criteria

See Judging Scoresheet

Judges will score each entry on a scale of 1 to 10 based on the following three areas:

• Creativity & Originality: How unique is the concept?

• Effort & Execution: How well is the costume put together or crafted?

• Presentation: How well does the participant showcase the character during the parade?