The Whitefish Halloween Costume Contest & After Party

Be sure to stop by The Second Story at 101 Central to show off your spooky side during the costume contest and stay for DJ Madame Bliss!

Downtown Whitefish Halloween Costume Contest & Bar Crawl
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 7–12:45 AM, with the after-party into the night

The Downtown Whitefish Halloween Costume Contest & Bar Crawl is the ultimate playground for adults to unleash their alter egos. Come dressed as your favorite monster, misfit, or anything your twisted imagination can conjure, then crawl from bar to bar showing off your spooky, zany, and downright hilarious creativity.

From clever couples and frighteningly good group costumes to jaw-dropping solo transformations, contestants will make their way through downtown Whitefish vying for cash prizes and serious Halloween bragging rights. Bring your friends, your best costume, and your appetite for a little mischief. The more spirited the crowd, the better!

Registration begins at 7 PM at The Firebrand or Tupelo Grille: $5 singles | $10 couples | $25 groups of 3 or more. Then make your way to all participating bars for judging before gathering for the Finals at 101 Central's Second Story at 10:15 PM.

The party doesn't stop at the awards. After the ceremony, DJ Madam Bliss takes over the Second Story, so keep your costume on and dance the night away!

Prize packages worth screaming about:

• Best Individual: $500 + 2-night stay at The Firebrand
• Best Couple: $250 + 1-night stay & couples massage at The Firebrand
• Best Group: $250 + $300 gift card to The Firebrand Restaurant + rooftop hot tub access for up to 6 guests

Hosted by Highlander Beer, participating bars will be pouring Devil's Hump Red Ale all night long.

Contestants must visit all nine bars by 9:30 PM:
Blackstar BrewPub • Bulldog • Craggy Range • The Firebrand • Great Northern • Remington • 101 Central's Second Story • Tupelo Grille • Whitefish VFW

Start the haunting early at 6 PM at The Firebrand with Gran's Texas Chili, Devil's Hump Red Ale, Elevated Aerial (6–8 PM), and live music with Hannah King (6–9 PM).