CONTESTS

This year, our Halloween Festival is offering a Costume Contest and a Wicked Wheels Golf Cart Decorating Contest. Pre-registration is required for the Wicked Wheels Golf Cart Decorating Contest. See below for details of each contest.

Wicked Wheels Golf Cart Decorating Contest

• Pre-registration is required. Entries cannot be accepted the day of the event. There is no entry fee to participate.
• Deadline to enter is Thursday, Oct. 26 by 5:00 p.m.
• Arrival before 4:30 p.m. is strongly encouraged for guests to enjoy your decorated golf cart.
• Parking of your decorated golf cart will be at the field between the dog parks and Anchorage Park main building (see map below). Golf carts not participating in the contest must park elsewhere.
• Judging will take place at 5:30 p.m. You do NOT need to be at your vehicle while the judges see your golf cart.
• Winners will be announced at the DJ staging area starting at 6:00 p.m., along with the Costume Contest.
• Categories are Scariest, Silliest, Best DIY, and Judge's Pick.
• Prizes include a trophy for each winner and an additional prize.

Rules:

• Please have your golf cart decorated upon arrival.
• Decorations must be family-friendly and appropriate for all ages.
• Distributing treats, candy, or prizes to other guests is strictly prohibited.
• There are no entry fees for this contest.
• Judges will not know any entry information including the participant's name.
• Decisions by the judges are final. Any judging sheets are the property of the festival and shall not be released.
• For safety reasons, the following props are not allowed:
  • Live animals (with the exception of service animals)
  • Substances that might damage or stain facilities.
  • Aerosol sprays.
  • Projectiles of any kind.
  • Flames, pyrotechnics or explosives of any kind.
• By entering into the contest, contestants give the Village of North Palm Beach authorization to use photos of the contestants and names of the contestants/assistants for use on its website, social media and through media outlets.
• By participating in the contest, you do hereby release and hold harmless the Village of North Palm Beach, its employees, agents and assigns from any and all liability arising from any injury/damage that might occur during the above programs.

Costume Contest

• Costume Contest entries are available from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at the tent by the ticket tables.
• Judging will take place from 5:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Winners will be announced at the DJ staging area starting at 6:00 p.m. along with the Wicked Wheels Golf Card Decorating Contest.
• Categories are Scariest, Silliest, Best DIY, and Judge's Pick.
• Prizes include a trophy for each winner and an additional prize.

Costume Contest Rules

• Costumes from all genres of fandom and non-cosplay Halloween costumes are acceptable. Handmade and self-constructed costumes are highly encouraged but not necessary.
• Please have any makeup or costuming done before the event.
• All costumes must be family-friendly and appropriate for all ages. Any nudity or illusion is prohibited. 
• No open carry of firearms. Costume weapons must be fake.
• For safety reasons, the following props are not allowed:
  • Live animals (with the exception of service animals).
  • Substances that might damage or stain facilities or other costumes and participants.
  • Aerosol sprays.
  • Projectiles of any kind. Don’t throw anything.
  • Flames, pyrotechnics or explosives of any kind.
  • Metal bags, large wrenches or shovels.
• There are no entry fees for this contest.
• Judges will not know any entry information including the participant’s name.
• Decisions by the judges are final. Any judging sheets are the property of the festival and shall not be released.
• By entering into the contest, contestants give the Village of NPB authorization to use photos of the contestants and names of the contestants/assistants for use on its website, social media and through media outlets.