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Monster Bash

Dress to impress, spook, or brew some laughter at Downtown OWA’s Monster Bash Costume Contest!

October 25th , 2025

It’s time to get spooky! Monster Bash returns to Downtown OWA on October 25th, inviting ghouls, ghosts, and goblins of all kinds to join in the fun. This free-entry costume contest is open to everyone, giving you the chance to showcase your most creative, creepy, or clever Halloween look. With multiple winners and exciting prizes up for grabs, it’s your time to shine!

In-person registration kicks off at 11:00 am!

October 25th , 2025

Time: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Location: Downtown OWA

Winning Categories & Prizes

  • Children, Teens, & Teams Categories:
    • 0-5 years old:
      • 1st Place – $100
      • 2nd Place – $75
      • 3rd Place – $50
    • 6-11 years old:
      • 1st Place – $100
      • 2nd Place – $75
      • 3rd Place – $50
    • 12-17 years old:
      • 1st Place – $100
      • 2nd Place – $75
      • 3rd Place – $50
    • Specialty Awards (from 0-17):
      • OWA Choice – Family 4pack/ $50 food certificate
      • Best Team – $50
      • Spookiest – $50
      • Funniest – $50
    • Adults (18+) Only Categories
      • 1st Place – $300
      • 2nd Place – $200
      • 3rd Place – $100
      • Best Team- Family 4pack/ $100 food certificate/ $50 cash

**Contestant must be present to win. OWA Parks & Resort team members are not eligible to win prizes. Contestants are not eligible to win multiple prizes**

Schedule of Events:

      • 11:00 am-2:00 pm: In person registration in front of Starbucks
      • 11:00am-9:00pm:
        • Halloween at OWA Kids Activities:
          • DIY Trick-or-Treat Bag at the Sweet Tooth Flowerbed
          • Ghost Hunt at the Waffles R Wilf Alcove
          • Witch Hat Ring Toss at the Native Treasures Alcove
        • 3:00pm-6:00pm: All contestants costume presentation | Contestants will be sorted into their age group. Each judge will choose their top 3 contestants, then decide on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place as a group.
        • 4:00pm-9:00pm: Face paint and picture portal in front of Sweet Tooth at OWA
        • 6:00pm-7:00pm: Live music by Tchoup Making Sense Talking Dead Tribute on the OWA Island stage
        • 7:00pm-8:00pm: Awards Ceremony on OWA Island
        • 8:00pm-9:00pm: Live music by Tchoup Making Sense Talking Dead Tribute on the OWA Island stage