Hootin an Hollarin costume contest is Saturday morning

One of Hootin an Hollarin attendees’ favorite events is the annual costume contest, when folks young and old – and sometimes whole families – dress up in old-fashioned attire to wow the spectators and judges. 

The contest is held on Saturday morning to allow students who are normally in class on weekdays to participate. 

The time and shady location behind the stage usually provides mild temperatures for participants who often wear heavy and hot costumes.

Participants can sign up behind the main stage beginning at 10:30 a.m. At 11 a.m., the costumed participants will be led in front of the main stage to have an opportunity to step up before the judges and give ’em his or her best smile. 

Children and adults of all ages are welcome to join in the fun and enter the competition, which is broken down into these categories: 

• Judges’ Choice

• Large group (4 or more)

• Small group (3 or fewer)

• Girls age 0-3 

• Boys age 0-3

• Girls age 4-7

• Boys age 4-7

• Girls age 8-12

• Boys age 8-12

• Girls age 13 and older

• Boys age 13 and older

• New dress

• Old dress