The contest will take place around 2 pm.  Please check in at the Midland States Bank tent around 1:40 pm if you pre-register here.  Registrations will be accepted on-site from 11 am through 1 pm.

​Judging Criteria

Judges will choose winners based on showmanship, humor, originality, design, color, tasteful, and creative presentation. Use your imagination!  Homemade costumes are often the best. Even if you want to get a store-bought costume, doctor it up to make it your own and WIN!

Contest Rules

Entrants must register for the contest being entered here or on the day of the event between 11 am and 1 pm.  Entrants must provide their name, contact information, and their pet's name. 

• Entrants may be given a participant number which should be worn so that it is visible to the judges.
• Dogs must be leashed at all times.
• Each pet must have his/her own adult walker.
• Entrants must gather at the designated area at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the contest.
• The judges’ decisions are final.
• No motorized vehicles are allowed.
• No entrant is eligible for more than one award.