October 17, 2023

4:00 pm – 11:59 pm

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HighBall Halloween is the nation’s most elaborate costume party. Staged in the fashion capital of Columbus, this yearly event for the Halloween season bridges runway style with the culture of the Short North Arts District. Join us for another year on the cutting edge of fashion as we shut down High Street for our

A FANTASTICAL EVENING

  • Celebrity Hosts and performances.
  • Out-of-this-world projection mapping with Pacemour Creative
  • Trick or Treat yourself to an exclusive Spooky Suite complete with a private tent and courtyard, enjoy the convenience of private restrooms within the Greater Columbus Convention Center, the VIP Party with all its amenities along with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and exclusive bar access for up to 20 guests.
  • The larger-than-life Costume Couture Fashion show, featuring 7 designers
  • A chance to win multiple $100 cash prizes during the Public Costume Contest
  • Cocktails from Middle West Spirits, beer from New Belgium & Bell’s, and food vendors
  • And more!

TAKE YOUR HIGHBALL HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN THE VIP PARTY!

  • More details to come upon ticket announcements.

COSTUME COUTURE FASHION SHOW

Seven talented designers will return to the stage to compete for a cash prize in the Costume Couture Fashion Show. Each designer will present one out-of-this-world costume couture creation and three supporting fashion designs that are strutted across the stage. A panel of judges will determine who takes home the top prize of $1,000, as well as second and third place.

PUBLIC COSTUME CONTEST

The public will also get to strut across the main stage in front of the crowd of thousands for a chance at multiple $100 cash prizes in the Public Costume Contest. Official categories will be announced soon!

TICKETS

General Admission: Access to the nation’s most elaborate costume party – HighBall Halloween! (Required for ages 13+)

  • More details soon to come!

VIP: Take your HighBall Halloween experience to the next level with the Local Cantina VIP Party! VIP ticket holders will get premium stage viewing, drink tickets, and more. Keep an eye on our website for more details on what to expect with your Highball VIP package.

  • More details soon to come!

Spooky Suites: Immerse yourself in HighBall Halloween like never before by reserving your very own Spooky Suite for up to 20 guests. Trick or Treat yourself to an exclusive lounge area featuring a tent and courtyard, enjoy the convenience of private restrooms within the Greater Columbus Convention Center, VIP access, and more! Keep an eye on our website for more details on what to expect with your HighBall Spooky Suite.

Drink Ticket Bundles: Get your drink tickets in advance so that there is nothing stopping your HighBall Halloween fun!

HIGHBALL HALLOWEEN TICKET PURCHASE DISCLAIMERS:

  • All sales are final and non-refundable.
  • Please bring a Photo ID and purchase confirmation to any will call location located at any gate to redeem for a wristband.
  • HighBall Halloween is an all age’s event, however, all attendees must be 21 to consume alcohol. Photo ID with age verification must be shown for every alcoholic purchase on-site at the event before drink tickets may be redeemed for alcoholic purchase.
  • 2023 costume and prop guidelines are coming soon.

HIGHBALL HALLOWEEN SUPPORTS:

Proceeds from HighBall Halloween go to support the Short North Alliance (SNA), a 501(c)3 non-­profit organization serving both the property owners and business owners of the Short North Arts District. HighBall Halloween helps to underwrite the programs and activities of the Short North Alliance year-round, including community well-being initiatives, critical business support and advocacy, clean and safe initiatives, new public art works, creative promotions and events, like Gallery Hop and holiday campaigns to support small businesses.