MHC Costume Party

Costume PartySaturday June 8th, 2024 @ 8:30 pm
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Room 21

$35 Per Person through June 2nd (EXTENDED!)
($45 Per Person after June 2nd)
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The MHC Costume Party is THE Social Event of the year for the haunt industry! 

Join hundreds of haunters and Halloween lovers for an evening of music, dancing, and socializing – this is your chance to have your yearly Halloween party with all your favorite industry friends!

  • Masters of Ceremonies: John LaFlamboy (HellsGate Haunted House) & Ben Armstrong (Netherworld Haunted House)
  • Music by Basement of the Dead
  • MHC Costume Contest with BIGGER Cash Prizes, judged by
    • Shane Dabbs, Santa Land
    • Paul Johnson, Atrox Factory
    • Japes Palles, Lost Souls Chicago Haunt Tour
  • Multiple Bars & Themed Drink Stations (All bars will accept cash & credit cards).

Sponsored by Froggy’s Fog, TicketSpice, The Haunted Attraction Association & Chicago Haunt Builders

 Costume Contest 

Contestants in each category will be judged at 9:30pm on the uniqueness of their concept, quality of costume construction, and makeup:

  • Best Costume
    That one costume of the night that just hits all the right notes, and the hardest one to judge!
  • Scariest Costume
    Unleash your inner beast! That one costume of the night that just hits all the scary notes!
  • Best Group or Couple Costume
    From historic to iconic, duos and groups have a big place in the history of Halloween! Bring your best and you might be next to famous…or infamous!

There is no pre-registration. 

Prizes

Each category’s winner will receive a CASH PRIZE! If the winners are a couple or group in any of the categories, the prize will be split!

Each category’s winner will also receive a 10″ x 8″ metal award plaque courtesy of CU Scared!
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