SPOOKY!!!! Annual EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest

Halloween is only two weeks away!!!

Calling all ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and any other scary or funny outfits to get a laugh or scream – it’s time again for the annual EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest.

Each year we have received dozens of entries – and 2026 will be no different! Let’s make this year even more spooky or funny with your son or daughter’s costume photo submission!

Submissions be accepted as early as Saturday, October 24th and go on through end-of-business hours on Tuesday, November 3rd.

All submitted photos will appear on EllwoodCity.org’s Facebook page on Wednesday, November 4th as a photo gallery. Then, voting will begin as soon as the gallery is published and continues on until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10th.

To vote for your favorite photo, simply ‘LIKE’ it, then ‘SHARE’ it to obtain more votes from your friends!

The top two photos that receive the most votes win cash prizes, courtesy of EllwoodCity.org. $100.00 for first place, $50.00 for second place.

THE RULES:

1. Dress your kids up for Halloween! Easy enough, right?
2. Submit the best photo of your child in his/her costume to EllwoodCity.org. Email your photo to ecstaff@ellwoodcity.org. Please include child’s name, age, details on costume (if any), and parental contact info.
3. VOTE!
4. Win and collect your prize!

Need some inspiration, check out our Facebook.com photo gallery for previous year costume entries: https://www.facebook.com/ellwoodcitydotorg/photos_albums/

DON’T FORGET! The Annual Ellwood City Halloween Parade is Saturday, October 31st, at 3:30 PM! 🎃👻 Get ready for a spooky good time for all ages!

VIEW 2025 ENTRIES: https://ellwoodcity.org/2025/11/06/vote-last-days-to-vote-to-help-decide-our-2025-halloween-costume-contest/

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For more information, call (724) 752-5552 or email ecstaff@ellwoodcity.org.