2026 Hocus Pawcus Canine Costume Contest
Date & Time
Sat Oct 24 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00
Location
NW 87th Court Rd, Ocala, FL 34482, United States | Ocala, FL
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Get ready for a barking spooktacular time! The annual Hocus Pawcus Canine Costume Contest returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala from 5pm to 7pm in Exposition Center 2.
This free event is your chance to dress your dog in their Halloween best and compete for cash prizes, dog swag and more. Line up to parade past the judges starting at 5pm, with winners announced live at 6:45pm.
The costume contest is only part of the fun. Show off your dog's look, enjoy the play zones, strike a pose together at the photo booth or sit for a caricature with your dog. Vendors keep the paw-ty going with treats for pups, fall favorites for humans, and spooky sips from our cash bar.
You can even meet adoptable dogs from VOCAL, where a new four-legged family member may be waiting.
No pup? No problem. Spectators are welcome, and no registration is required to attend.
Pre-registration for the costume contest is encouraged. Walk-up participants will be accepted as space allows.
Costume ready? Leash in hand? Join us at Hocus Pawcus!
This free event is your chance to dress your dog in their Halloween best and compete for cash prizes, dog swag and more. Line up to parade past the judges starting at 5pm, with winners announced live at 6:45pm.
The costume contest is only part of the fun. Show off your dog's look, enjoy the play zones, strike a pose together at the photo booth or sit for a caricature with your dog. Vendors keep the paw-ty going with treats for pups, fall favorites for humans, and spooky sips from our cash bar.
You can even meet adoptable dogs from VOCAL, where a new four-legged family member may be waiting.
No pup? No problem. Spectators are welcome, and no registration is required to attend.
Pre-registration for the costume contest is encouraged. Walk-up participants will be accepted as space allows.
Costume ready? Leash in hand? Join us at Hocus Pawcus!
Event Location
NW 87th Court Rd, Ocala, FL 34482, United States
