NOTE: This event is at the DoubleTree Hilton.

All ages are invited to participate by dressing as a favorite character from a Winnie-the-Pooh book illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard! The contest consists of a simple display and turn in front of the judges. 


When: Thursday, June 11, 2026. Day-of registration is 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. Judging starts promptly at 4 p.m.

Where: The DoubleTree Hilton, 500 Cypress St. Immediately following the contest, all contestants will be invited to line up for a processional to the Abilene Convention Center for Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th Birthday Party

Ideas: Check out our Pinterest page for inspiration at pinterest.com/abilenearts/


Categories:

Ages 0-4: Must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes for first through third place.

Ages 5-7: Must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes for first through third place.

Ages 8+: Special consideration given to costumes at least partially created by the participants. Prizes for first through third place.

Groups: Three to six contestants with the same themed costume may enter. Prizes for first through third place.


Rules:

- Must register to participate. Registration ends day of contest at 3:45 p.m.

- Costumes must represent a character from the Winnie-the-Pooh books illustrated by E.H. Shepard.

- Minors under age 18 may participate in the contest only if a permission form is signed by the legal guardian. By registering, all contestants, parents and guardians agree to use of images by ACAC for CALF promotional purposes.

- Contestants may only enter one category. Group contestants may not also enter an individual category.

- An adult is required to accompany children 8 and younger during the costume contest.

- Costumes are judged on accuracy, creativity and presentation.

- No electrical power connections provided.

- No dangerous or potentially dangerous props allowed.

- No live animals allowed.

- All participants are allotted a few seconds to present their costumes for the judges and audience to see.

- All awards presented at the discretion of the judges.

Sponsor:

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By registering, all Costume Contest participants agree to let the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council and Rob Westman use their images for promotional purposes, both photographs and video. If you do not wish for your child’s photos to be used, please notify a costume contest committee member.

Rules:

×× Must be registered to participate. Registration ends day of contest at 3:45 p.m.

×× Costumes must represent a character from a Winnie-the-Pooh book.

×× Minors under age 18 may participate in the contest only if a permission form is signed by the child’s legal guardian. By registering, all contestants and parents and guardians agree to the use of images by ACAC and Rob Westman for CALF promotional purposes, both photographs and videos.

×× An adult is required to accompany children 8 years of age and younger during the costume contest.

** Contestants may only enter one category. Members of a group entry may not also enter individual categories.

×× Costumes will be judged on accuracy, creativity and presentation.

×× No electrical power connections will be provided.

×× No dangerous or potentially dangerous props will be allowed.

×× No live animals will be allowed.

×× All participants are allotted a few seconds to present their costumes for the judges and audience to see.

×× All awards presented at the discretion of the judges.

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