Tigard's Howl O'Ween dog costume contest returns Saturday

By Tigard Today staff · October 23, 2026 · 1 min read

Small fluffy dog in a red devil Halloween costume with horns, on a leash outdoors. — Tigard Parks & Recreation hosts its annual Howl O'Ween Canine Costume Contest at Potso Dog Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, with dogs and their owners competing across six prize categories. istolethetv (CC BY 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Tigard Parks & Recreation hosts its annual Howl O'Ween Canine Costume Contest at Potso Dog Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, with dogs and their owners competing across six prize categories.

Check-in opens at 10:30 a.m. Judging starts promptly at 11 a.m., and anyone arriving after that won't be eligible to enter, according to the city's event listing. Owners should allow extra time to fill out registration forms and waivers on site.

Categories include Best in Show, Most Creative/Innovative/Original, Best Family/Group Costume, Best Celebrity/Movie/TV/Viral Video Character, Cutest Costume and Best Human/Dog Look Alike.

What's coming up:

Saturday, Oct. 24: Howl O'Ween Canine Costume Contest, Potso Dog Park, check-in 10:30 a.m.

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