Costume contest brings out creativity
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Maddison Slishman, 12, who dressed as the Greek goddess Medusa, won for scariest costume, while 9-year-old Pearl Slishmans Grocery Bag costume won the prize for most original.
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Twelve-year-old Selena Caraballos creative costume depicting Sacajawea, a Shoshone guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition, was made from the table cloth used by her family from last year's Thanksgiving dinner, stains and all."
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Taqoa Bostic, 7, wore a Raggedy Ann doll costume.
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Contestants take a hay ride around the area prior to the judging.
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A train carries some of the contest entrants and their parents around the area so that the vendors can view their costumes.
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Doctor Gianna Manley, 10, kneels beside Toy Story Paratrooper Eli McNeil, 3.
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Who says a princess, 4-year-old Adrianna Moore, and a witch, 3-year-old Jaylie Smith, cant be friends?
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Kelsey Hansons Lady Ga Ga costume took the prize for best overall at the event.
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Proud mom Kerry Paulson looks on as event organizer Jodi Kremiller holds 9-month old Olivia Paulson, the winner of the prize for cutest costume.
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Joseph Balunas, 13, winner of the funniest costume for his Baby Boy get-up, accepts the prize from Jodi Kremiller, event organizer.
The Holidayfest and Craft Extravaganza was held at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds on Sunday featuring a costume contest. Prizes were given for Cutest, Funniest, Ugliest, Most Original and Best Overall costumes. Canned goods and new or lightly-used clothing were collected at the door to benefit the Salvation Army.
