Annual Short North Highball Halloween

Its time to get creative and come up with a costume idea to impress! The Annual Short North Highball Halloween is Saturday, October 28, 2023.

This annual Halloween celebration will go back to the streets at the intersection of High Street and W. Goodale Street in the Short North Arts District of Columbus, Ohio.

HighBall Halloween is an all ages event, ID’s will be checked for all alcohol purchases.

Costume contests, band, and activity schedule will be available on the website.

photo: Randall Schieber, provided by Highball Halloween

Highball features

Virginia West and NBC4’s Matt Barnes and Monica Day are hosting the event. Enjoy performances by Virginia West & The West Family, Mojoflo, Anna and the Annadroids, and The Orphan The Poet.

The larger-than-life Costume Couture Fashion show features 7 designers. Enter the public costume contest and walk the stage for a chance to win multiple $100 cash prizes.

Enjoy cocktails from Middle West Spirits, beer from New Belgium & Bell’s, and food vendors.

Photo: Abbey Leising, Highball 2017, used with permission by Highball Halloween

Highball Halloween admission

General Admission: Access to the nation’s most elaborate costume party!

Early Bird Pricing: September 8 to October 20, $10 + fees
Regular Pricing: October 21 to October 28, $20 + fees
Group Pricing: October 21 to October 28, $70 + fees for 4 tickets

VIP: Take your experience to the next level! VIP ticket holders will get premium stage viewing, 8 drink tickets, free food, free custard from Shake Shack, a private tented area with full private bar service and restroom access, plus goodies!

Early Bird Pricing: September 8 to October 20, $75 + fees
Regular Pricing: October 21 to October 28, $90 + fees

Purchase tickets online via Eventbrite or for full price at the event.

100% of all proceeds from event ticket sales after facility and processing fees go to benefit the Short North Alliance.

About Highball Halloween

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, including clean and safe initiatives, promotions, holiday campaigns, public art installations, and initiatives to support inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.

Learn more about the Short North Alliance and Short North Arts District at ShortNorth.org.