Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest is a costume party at 1801 Race St in Cincinnati, OH, on Sunday, November 1 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. That's the day after Halloween. Costumes are part of the fun. It is listed as family-friendly. Cincinnati has 44 other Halloween events within three days of this one.
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM (the day after Halloween)
Where
1801 Race St, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45202
Length
About 3 hours
Ages
Family-friendly
Type
Halloween Costume Party
Dress code
Costumes encouraged
Details
The best doggone Halloween costume contest returns on Sunday, November 1st from 2:30PM - 4PM at Jane’s! Dress up your dog and hightail it down to Findlay Market to participate in our annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest. The first place winner will be awarded a year’s worth of free food from Pet Wants! The second and third place winners will receive gift cards to Pet Wants–$30 and $20 respectively. We are only taking 30 paw-ticipants in this competition, so grab your spot today! Each good boy or girl will receive a treat regardless of performance.
Registration: There are 30 spots available. The entry fee is $5. Register: https://app.betterunite.com/findlaymarketdogcostumecontest
Judging Criteria: Three judges will score your dog's costume based on: 🐶 Cleverness – How clever or unique is the costume concept? 🐶 Creativity – How creative and imaginative is the costume? 🐶 Costume Wearability – How well does the dog keep the costume on and wear it as intended? 🐶 Cuteness Factor – Overall adorable-ness of the dog + costume combo
Prizes: 🐶 1st Place: Free Pet Wants Food for a year! 🐶 2nd Place: $30 Pet Wants Gift Certificate 🐶 3rd Place: $20 Pet Wants Gift Certificate
Registrants may have multiple dogs in the contest, but must register them each individually. All pups will receive a small treats from PetWants!
Disclaimer: All dogs must remain on a leash and under control at all times. For everyone’s safety, we kindly ask that you leave pets at home if they are not comfortable around other dogs or large crowds.
Event Location
1801 Race St, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45202
