For weeks, kids and parents plan their costumes and dream about the night that they will be able to go up on our special stage for the Kid's Costume Contest! This event is held rain or shine in our huge tent.
Some costumes are store bought, but most are one-of-a-kind treasures created with the help of parents and grandparents.
The result is a evening of delight for family members and spectators! As you can see by the photos, the visual experience is priceless.
We urge you to come and participate in the Kid's Costume Contest at the Haunts of Hidden River Haunted Hayrides! This is not just your run of the mill costume contest event... we have ribbons for winners and applause for all of the participants. And, the best part is that a few days later, the kids get to put on their costumes again and go Trick or Treating for Halloween!
Contest entries are judged by age group. Awards are determined by independent judges not related to any contestants.
On the same night, the Melchior Marionettes put on their "Slightly Haunted Puppet Show" designed for the enjoyment of kids of all ages. Gertrude the Witch and her friends put on 2 shows the same night at 7:30 and 8:30 and also host our Kid's Costume Contest in between the shows!
The "Slightly Haunted Puppet Show" is truly magical, with many oohs, aahs and laughs throughout. Don't miss it!
