Posted 30 Oct 2025 • Local Events | Fall Fun
Howl'ween Dog Costume Contest – October 25, 2025
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM (Registration from 11:15 AM to 11:55 AM)
📍 Location: 3rd Block, Church Street Marketplace, 131 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401
🎟️ Registration: Free, but required to participate. Register at the Church Street tent between 11:15 AM and 11:55 AM.
The annual Howl'ween Dog Costume Contest is a beloved community event where dogs of all sizes and their owners showcase their creativity in Halloween attire. Hosted by the Church Street Marketplace and sponsored by Northfield Savings Bank, this festive gathering celebrates the spooky season with fun and flair.
🏆 Contest Categories
📍 Location: 3rd Block, Church Street Marketplace, 131 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401
🎟️ Registration: Free, but required to participate. Register at the Church Street tent between 11:15 AM and 11:55 AM.
The annual Howl'ween Dog Costume Contest is a beloved community event where dogs of all sizes and their owners showcase their creativity in Halloween attire. Hosted by the Church Street Marketplace and sponsored by Northfield Savings Bank, this festive gathering celebrates the spooky season with fun and flair.
🏆 Contest Categories
- Silliest Costume
- Most Original Costume
- Best Pup & Owner Duo
- Best Overall Costume
Each category will have multiple winners, so there are plenty of opportunities for your furry friend to shine!
🐾 How to Participate
🐾 How to Participate
- Dress Up: Adorn your dog in their most creative, spooky, or humorous costume.
- Register: Arrive between 11:15 AM and 11:55 AM to sign up at the Church Street tent.
- Join the Parade: At 12:00 PM, all registered participants will parade down the 3rd Block of Church Street, showcasing their costumes to the crowd and judges.
- Celebrate: Enjoy the festivities, cheer on the participants, and help crown the winners in each category.
- 🎉 Additional Information
- Audience: Free and open to the public; no registration required for spectators.
- Parking: Available in nearby metered lots and street parking.
- Weather: The event is held outdoors; please dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
- Audience: Free and open to the public; no registration required for spectators.
📞 Contact Information
- Church Street Marketplace: (802) 863-1648
- Email: abacher@burlingtonvt.gov
- Website: churchstmarketplace.com