The annual Salem Halloween costume contest took place on Halloween night at the Salem Community Theater just before trick-or-treating.
In the Family category, first place went to the Erlinger family of William, Megan, Amelia, Hazel, and Henry. Second place was the Newcomb family of Leonard, Heather, Declan, and Haelyn. In third place was the Landers family of Chase, Mandy, Kollyns and Kreed.
In the 3 and under category, Micah Lambert, age 3, came in first. Amelia Nix, 2, was second. Oaklyn Sligar, 11 months, was third.
In ages 4 to 7, Mays Mosbauger, age 7, was first. Kynsli Scott, 7, was second, and Boyd Hancock, 4, was third.
In ages 8 to 12, Forrest Hancock, 8, was first as the only entry.
There was a total of sixteen entries this year across all categories.
Age 3 and under winners, with accompanying adults. 1st place Micah Lambert, 2nd place Amelia Nix, and 3rd place Oaklynn Sligar. Photo by Austin Williams.
Age 4-7 category winners. Left to right: 3rd Place Boyd Hancock, 2nd Place Rynsli Scott, 1st Place Mays Mosbauger. Photo by Austin Williams.
Ages 8-12 1st place winner Forrest Hancock. Photo by Austin Williams.
