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title: "Beach-O-Ween 2026: Cat Country 98.7 Costume Contest on Pensacola Beach"
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# Beach-O-Ween 2026: Cat Country 98.7 Costume Contest on Pensacola Beach

## [https://catcountry987.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Beach-O-Ween-Costume-Contest-5.png](https://catcountry987.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Beach-O-Ween-Costume-Contest-5.png)

Bring your little pirates, monsters, superheroes and ghosts to **Beach-O-Ween on Friday, October 16, 2026!** Join Cat Country 98.7 at the **Pensacola Beach Shell** for a costume contest featuring three age groups and trophies for first and second place.

Make an evening of it! Beach-O-Ween runs **4–8 PM at the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk**, with free games and activities, face painting, candy, hotdogs and family fun.

## Cat Country Costume Contest Schedule

Find your child’s age group below and arrive ready to register **30 minutes before their contest**. Registration is **first come, first served**.

| Age group | Registration time | Contest time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ages 0–6 | 4:15 PM | 4:45 PM |
| Ages 7–12 | 5:15 PM | 5:45 PM |
| Teens | 6:15 PM | 6:45 PM |

**Contest location:** Pensacola Beach Shell at the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk.

**Awards:** Trophies for first and second place.

## Free Halloween Fun at the Beach

Beach-O-Ween brings families together for an evening of Halloween fun on Pensacola Beach. Along with the Cat Country 98.7 Costume Contest, enjoy:

- Free games and activities
- Face painting
- Candy
- Hotdogs
- Family fun at the Boardwalk

Wear your costume, bring the family and join us for a spooky good time by the water!

## Plan Your Visit

**Date:** Friday, October 16, 2026  
 **Beach-O-Ween hours:** 4–8 PM  
 **Event location:** Pensacola Beach Boardwalk  
 **Costume contest location:** Pensacola Beach Shell  
 **Admission:** Free

Allow time to park and reach the Shell before your age group’s registration time.

[View the Beach-O-Ween event listing on Visit Pensacola](https://www.visitpensacola.com/events/beach-o-ween1/)
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## Frequently Asked Questions

### When is Beach-O-Ween 2026?

Beach-O-Ween takes place Friday, October 16, 2026, from 4–8 PM.

### Where is the Cat Country costume contest?

The contest takes place at the Pensacola Beach Shell at the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk.

### What time does each age group compete?

Ages 0–6 compete at 4:45 PM, ages 7–12 at 5:45 PM, and teens at 6:45 PM.

### How do we register?

Register at the event 30 minutes before your age group’s contest. Registration is first come, first served.

### Are there prizes?

Trophies will be awarded for first and second place.

### Is Beach-O-Ween free?

Yes! Admission, games and activities are free.

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