Hundreds turned out for the annual Scare on the Square in downtown Statesboro on Saturday, October 14. One of the most beloved parts of the event is the costume contest for all ages. From princesses to Ghostbusters, the costume creativity was on full display. Read on to see this year's favorites!
Party Impressions Scare on the Square Costume Contest Winners
All photos courtesy of the Downtown Statesboro Development Authority
*WINNERS KEY: (Award): (Contestant's Name): (Costume) - (Parent/Guardian's Name)
Category: 0-3
1st: Amelia and Anniston: Slinky Dog - Bryce Coto
2nd: Emmett Flanders: Recycled Bulldozer - Lane Flanders
3rd: Henry Flanders: Mommy's Little Cutie - Alyssa Flanders
Judge's Favorite: Hazel: Rosie the Riveter - Anastasia Brown
Category: 4-8
1st: Eva and Evan: Football and Cheerleader - Whitney White
2nd: Courtney Spann: Garth Algar from Wayne's World - Ambriele Douglas
3rd: Olivia Morris: Fox - Rachel Morris
Judge's Favorite: Abram Heiser: Wilderness Explorer from Up - Sam Heiser
Category: 9-12
1st: Isabel Laines: Queen of Egyptian - Martha Collins
2nd: Jack Orr: Edward Scissorhands - Christine Orr
3rd: Elijah Varnadore: Donkey from Shrek - Heidi Varnadore
Judge's Favorite: Hunter: Fortnite Banana Man -Courtney Beasley
Category: 13-17
1st: Ele: Taro from Star Wars
2nd: Micah: Mountain Dew
3rd: Harley: Frankenstein
Judge's Favorite: Grace: Hermione Granger
[Photos not available for these categories.]
Category: 18+
1st: Teddy: Ghostbuster
2nd: Tonya: Snow White
3rd: Darlene: Awesome Grandma
Judge's Favorite: Brandy: SugarSkull Cat
Category: Family
1st: : Cinderella and Prince Charming
2nd: The White Family: Football
3rd: The Griffin Family: Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man and Ghostbusters
Judge's Favorite: The Costlow Family: Alice in Wonderland