Red, White and Blue Contest

Red, White & Blue Costume Contest: Official Rules

Date & Time:

• The contest will take place on July 4th at 5:00 pm in the Entertainment Pavilion.

Eligibility:

• Participants must be 18 years or older to enter.
• Contestants must register for the contest by 4:30 PM on July 4^th or you can register online!

Theme:

• All costumes must prominently feature the colors red, white, and blue.
• Costumes should reflect the spirit of Independence Day.

Categories:

1. Best Overall Costume
2. Most Creative Costume
3. Best Patriotic Costume
4. Best Group Costume (2 or more people)

Judging Criteria:

• Creativity: Originality and inventiveness of the costume.
• Relevance: How well the costume fits the theme.
• Craftsmanship: Quality and detail of the costume.
• Presentation: Overall presentation, including any performance or explanation of the costume.

Judging Process:

• A panel of judges will evaluate the costumes based on the above criteria.
• Each category winner will be announced at the end of the contest!

Prizes:

• Prizes will be awarded for each category winner.

Registration:

• Contestants must sign up by filling out a registration form available at the event location.
• Registration closes 30 minutes before the contest begins.

Costume Guidelines:

• Costumes must be appropriate for a family-friendly event. – This is a PG event!
• Face Coverings can be worn as part of costume, but only can be worn as part of the contest. Must be removed while not on stage.
• No offensive or inappropriate content will be tolerated.
• Costumes must be safe to wear and should not include hazardous materials or props.

Participation Rules:

• Contestants should be prepared to walk the stage or designated area to showcase their costume.
• Group entries must consist of at least two people and must register as a group.

Disqualification:

• Any contestant who violates the costume guidelines or event rules will be disqualified.
• The judges' decision is final and binding.

Miscellaneous:

• By entering the contest, participants agree to have their photos taken and used for promotional purposes.
• The event organizers are not responsible for any lost or damaged items.

Contact Information:

• For any questions or further information, please contact Hillsborough County Fair at 813-737-3247 or Suzanne@hillsboroughcountyfair.com