HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST (PEOPLE)
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST (HOUSEHOLD PETS)
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST (HORSES)
Think you’ve got the best Halloween costume at Horseshoe Harvest Hangout? Here’s your chance to prove it!
Our People Costume Contest is free to enter, open to all ages, and takes place on Saturday, October 31st — yes, it’s on Halloween!
Starting at 2:30 PM, Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek Rodeo Royalty will be roaming the event selecting standout costumes throughout the afternoon. If you’re chosen, you’ll check in at the Barney Pavilion between 4:30–4:45 PM before taking the Outdoor Stage at 5:00 PM for the final showdown in front of the crowd.
Four categories up for grabs:
Cutest
Most Original
Best Duo
Teen–Adult
Winners AND runners-up in each category will receive gift certificates to Cowboy Hardware — just head to their booth to claim your prize!
No sign-up needed. Just show up in costume, bring your best look, and you might just walk away a winner!
Sponsored by Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek Rodeo Royalty and Cowboy Hardware.
Calling all pet owners!
The Halloween Pet Costume Contest is coming to Horseshoe Harvest Hangout on Saturday, October 31st — Halloween — and your furry family member deserves a moment in the spotlight.
Dogs, cats, and household pets of all kinds are welcome. It’s free to enter, open to all ages, and judging takes place right on the arena floor in Arena 1.
Check-in runs from 2:15–3:00 PM with judging beginning at 3:15 PM. Parade your pet in front of the judges and show off that costume — tricks are encouraged, but not required. Just put your pet in their best light!
Four categories to compete in:
Cutest
Most Original
Best Duo (you and your pet together!)
Fan Favorite (the audience chooses from the top three winners!)
All animals must be leashed or otherwise contained.
Pre-registration is encouraged to secure your spot — the sign-up form will be available on this page soon. You can also sign up in-person at the Ranch Dog Productions vendor booth the day of the event!
Sponsored and hosted by our friends at Ranch Dog Productions!
Your horse deserves a Halloween moment too.
The Equine Costume Contest is coming to Horseshoe Harvest Hangout on Friday, October 30th — and we want to see your best Halloween look in the arena!
Dress up your horse, ride in costume yourself (must be on horseback), or go all out and do both. It’s free to enter and open to all riders — sign-ups take place at the event just before the contest begins at 7:00 PM.
Three categories up for grabs:
Best Overall
Spookiest
Cutest
No pre-registration needed — just show up, sign up, and show out.
Immediately following the costume contest, the 4D Open Jackpot Barrel Race hosted by BR Diamond Spur gets underway in the Horseshoe Park Tuff Shed Outdoor Arena. Peewee riders will go first, followed by the combo draw.
Presented by BR Diamond Spur Barrel Productions.
