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Halloween Costume Contest at The Merc
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · The Mercantile Saloon, Sacramento
When
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Starts 9:00 PM
Tickets
Free, no cover
About this event
Every Halloween, The Mercantile Saloon (The Merc) holds its costume contest right in the heart of Lavender Heights on L Street in Midtown. Come in costume, grab a drink and take your shot at the cash.
Prizes: $100 for the best costume of the 9 PM hour, $100 for the best costume of the 10 PM hour and $100 for the best costume of the 11 PM hour. Each hour is judged on the costumes in the room during that hour, so it pays to show up early or stay late.
The Merc is a 21+ bar, so bring your ID.
Lineup & set times
- I Best costume of the hour$100 9:00 PM
- II Best costume of the hour$100 10:00 PM
- III Best costume of the hour$100 11:00 PM
Good to Know
- 9 PM hour$100 cash for the best costume
- 10 PM hour$100 cash for the best costume
- 11 PM hour$100 cash for the best costume
- No repeat winnersYou can only win once, so three different winners
- How winners are pickedThe manager picks the best costume in the room each hour, by crowd reaction. Arrive early for judging
- Before the partyHappy hour daily until 7 PM
- HappensEvery year on Halloween