Halloween 2011 Event Details

OOC NOTE: Consider this page as a flyer that's being circulated around Yuriba.

Note that all times are PST, as PST is the same as MUSH time.

The time has come for the ninth annual Yuriban Halloween Festival. This year's events will be taking place the Saturday before Halloween proper and will again be organized by Shay.

As always, the annual Halloween party and costume contest is the main event along with the usual array of mystery prizes for the winners. Trick-or-treating will also make yet another return. Most of the event will be held in the Sombreuil Community Center, as is traditional, however some side events will be taking place in the Crimson Rose and Sword's Rental Hall.

Annual Yuriban Costume Contest

Categories for this year

• Traditional - This category returns from past Halloween events. Put together a costume that best represents Halloween.
• Cutest - Another long-standing tradition, wear something cute to be the winner here.
• Best Pair - Team up! You and your partner both stand to win a prize if you shine in this category!
• Funniest - A perennial favorite. Tap into Yuriba's unique sense of humor. (judged by popular vote)
• Best Overall - Winners of other categories will also be eligible for this prize, but it usually ends up going to someone different. (judged by popular vote)

Eligibility and Prizes

Eligibility for all prizes and categories of the contest require attendance to the main event.

Stationed at the event will be a contest photo-booth. To enter the contest one must enter the booth in-costume and select an appropriate category. Entry into the four specific categories will automatically be entered into the Best Overall category as well. Those not aiming for one of the four more specific categories should simply select the Overall category. Those entering the Best Pair category should both enter the booth seperatly and include the name of their partner in their description. Entries will be closed at 10:00 PM, so be sure to arrive promptly!

There are no alt restrictions on contest entries.

The contest's winners and prizes will be announced during the main event.

Judging information

The funniest and best overall categories will be decided by a popular vote amongst Yuriba's denizens. Voting will be by ballot cast into the voting box in the Main Ballroom. Voting will open starting at 10 PM, and will close at midnight.

Judging for the other categories will be selected from among the island's staff.

Trick-or-Treating

Trick-or-Treating will take the same format that it does most years, though some of the locations have changed.

Starting from either the early morning or late morning of the 29th, you will be able to get a special trick-or-treat bag from the vendor that will be located in the village square, and you must then use it to go around collecting candy and other treats from various predesignated spots. Once you have visited every locale, you will receive a special certificate for your completion of this year's Trick-or-Treating that will be uniquely designed for this year. Trick-or-Treating will be able to be completed until midnight on the 31st of October.

Note that Trick-or-Treating is not quite like a scavenger hunt; locations will be described somewhat specifically instead of merely vaguely hinted at, and must then simply be found. This is not likely to be terribly difficult in most cases, so one should have ample time to enjoy one's Trick-or-Treating even before the main event begins.

Event Itinerary

• ~ early morning Oct 29th: Trick-or-Treating will be available and can be completed for a unique Certificate of Accomplishment.
• 2 PM Oct 29th: Doors to the main event open. Event will officially end at midnight though unofficial festivities may continue past this time.
• 10 PM Oct 29th: Public Voting begins for the costume contest's voted catagories in the Main Ballroom.
• Midnight Oct 29th: Contest winners and prizes will be announced.
• 6 PM Oct 30th: Werewolf will be played at the Crimson Rose and Sword's Rental Hall.