Side Street Studio Arts Nightmare Party featuring Ghost Bar and Costume Contest
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Side Street Studio Arts Nightmare Party featuring Ghost Bar and Costume Contest
October 25 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The official NOCS costume contest is back.
Think your costume slays? Prove it this Saturday, October 25th at Nightmare on Chicago Street.
Registration: 6:00–7:30 p.m. at Side Street Studio Arts (15 Ziegler Ct., Elgin, IL)
Registration closes at 7:30 — no exceptions.
Categories and prize money:
-Best Horror/Zombie – $175
–Best Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Superhero – $175
–Best Couple/Group – $300
–Overall Winner – $350
–Contestants will fill out a short form, snap a photo, and get ready to impress.
Finalists announced via text at 7:45 p.m. and posted at @SideStreetStudioArts
On-Stage Finals
Check in at North Side of Stage 1 (Tower Building) by 8:00 p.m.
Showtime begins 8:30 p.m. — judged LIVE by audience applause with hosts @elliottserrano & @realsvengoolie !
Rules reminder:
No weapons. No hate. No nudity. Be spooky, not sketchy.
Under 18? Bring a parent.
Prize winners will be contacted by the City of Elgin for check processing (2–3 weeks).
PLUS at Side Street Studio Arts:
- Ghost Bar | 6–11 p.m.
- Something Wicked Exhibit | 6–11 p.m.
- MADE Gallery | Friday 4–7 p.m. + Saturday 6–11 p.m.
- Costume Contest Registration | 5–7:30 p.m. SHARP!
