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Afraid throwing a costume contest will scare your budget? Have no fear — these easy step-by-step directions help make it happen. The fun and budget-friendly contest will delight even the most opinionated zombie. Step 1: Pick Frightfully Fun Categories "Best Overall Costume" award is so standard. Add new, zany categories — they’ll spice the party right up! A few suggestions include: • "Most Likely to Spend the Night in Jail" • "Most Likely to Scare" • "Best Group (or Couple’s) Costume" • "Most Creative Use of Glitter" Include your categories on your invitations. It’ll give guests much-need costume-preparation time. Step 2: Choose the Voting Panel How will you determine the Halloween-costume winners? Here are some popular judging methods:
Step 3: Create Bone-Tingling Ballots Peer voting can be simple and fun. Have each guest affix a number to their costume as they arrive. Then guests can indicate the costume number they’re voting for. Looking for a Halloween-themed option? Label cauldrons with each category and have guests slip paper ballots inside.Step 4: Set the Spooky Stage Guests need some showoff time. Let them strut their stuff in a designated area. Set up a rug and special lighting — small purple and orange decorative lights make a great backdrop. It’ll allow everyone to get a good view before voting begins.Step 5: Cast the Votes For peer voting, remove the cauldrons or collect the paper entries. Then, tally the votes. If you’re using a lone judge, panel judges or applause meter, have contestants parade across the designated area. Next, rate the crowd’s applause or announce the winners. Step 6: Award Honorable Mentions Choose Halloween costume prizes that complement the costume categories. For example, "The Most Likely to Spend the Night in Jail" category winner might receive a gift card to an inexpensive restaurant. There, they can enjoy their "last meal." Other budget-friendly prize ideas include scary DVDs, black candles or skeleton statuettes. |
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