

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Costume Contest at Party with a Purpose
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: To match the theme of “The Most Random Festival Ever,” there will be a Costume Contest during Party with a Purpose! Come dressed as anything you like — historic, retro, sci-fi, anime, video games, movie characters, or something completely original. Open to all attendees. Cosplayers are welcome! 

Divisions
• Youth: ages 15 and under
• Adult: ages 16+

Entry Fee (donation to Christos House)
• Youth: 2 tickets ($2)
• Adults: 3 tickets ($3)
Buy tickets at the ticket booth at the Explore West Plains canopy in the Exhibit Hall. Tickets will be used for all activities at the festival which require a fee or have a cost, including food.

How to Enter
• Visit the Always a Future for Kids booth anytime between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Pay the required number of tickets to enter.
• Provide your name and basic information.
• A photo will be taken at the time of entry for judging purposes.

Costume Guidelines
• All costumes are welcome—no specific theme required.
• Creativity and fun are encouraged!
• Costumes must be appropriate for a family-friendly event.
• No real weapons or dangerous props (toy props must be clearly safe).

Judging Process
• Judging will take place after the contest closes. 
• Judges will review participant photos and information collected throughout the day. 
• Craftsmanship will NOT be judged.

Winners will be selected based on:
• Overall appearance
• Creativity/originality
• Effort and presentation
• Audience and judge appeal

Awards
• Winners will be announced at 4:30 p.m. from the main stage on the east lawn of the West Plains Civic Center. 
• Fun awards will be given to one winner in each age division. 
• Participants do not need to be present to win, but it is encouraged.
• Additional Honorable Mention Certificates may be awarded in fun categories such as: Scariest, Funniest, Most Creative, Best Group, Best Character. (Categories may vary and are at the judges’ discretion.)

Participation &amp; Conduct
• Be respectful of other participants, volunteers, and guests.
• No disruptive or unsafe behavior.
• Event staff reserve the right to disqualify any participant not following guidelines.
• Judges’ decisions are final.

General Notes
• Group costumes are allowed and will be placed in the most appropriate category.
• Entry tickets are non-refundable.
• By entering, participants agree to have their photo taken and used for event-related purposes.

This contest is hosted by Always a Future for Kids (AFK), one of the many activities taking place during Party with a Purpose.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-plains/costume-contest-at-party-with-a-purpose/200029787390505
- **Event Categories**: contests, entertainment, kids, parties, costume-parties, festivals, workshops, nonprofit, sports, anime
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 38

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029787390505?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=west+plains-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: West Plains
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: West Plains Civic Center
- **lat**: 36.728813562857
- **long**: -91.849083731429
- **full address**: West Plains Civic Center, 110 St Louis St, West Plains, MO 65775-3422, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Explore West Plains (https://allevents.in/org/explore-west-plains/19220918)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/6cf9044df06d9975a2a5965638ebae6a890f5a6f72baee8f1f9b66dbace1fa8a-rimg-w300-h300-dc050317-gmir?v=1774243618

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** West Plains Civic Center, 110 St Louis St, West Plains, MO 65775-3422, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Explore West Plains
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** contests, entertainment, kids, parties, costume-parties, festivals, workshops, nonprofit, sports, anime
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Costume Contest at Party with a Purpose ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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