HighBall Halloween

HighBall Halloween HighBall Halloween is the nation’s most elaborate costume party. HighBall is the nation’s most elaborate costume party. At HighBall, you are what you wear.

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. Be a part of the HighBall street spectacle and model yourself on High Street.

What a night 🤩 Thank you to EVERYONE who joined us for HighBall Halloween 2025! From the creative costumes, to the drama...
11/05/2025

What a night 🤩 Thank you to EVERYONE who joined us for HighBall Halloween 2025! From the creative costumes, to the dramatic performances, to each new memory made…the unforgettable evening wouldn’t have been the same with 🫵🏽 YOU.

Help us continue making HighBall Halloween even better by taking a few moments to complete our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/hb25survey

It’s almost HERE 😱 We can’t wait to see you and the full spectacle on High Street as HighBall Halloween kicks off at 6pm...
10/23/2025

It’s almost HERE 😱 We can’t wait to see you and the full spectacle on High Street as HighBall Halloween kicks off at 6pm this Saturday!

General Admission is free, but it’s not too late to upgrade! Grab your Weekend Access Pass or VIP Access by Friday night to get the Timely Bird price.

🔗 All the details on getting here, what to see, and upgrades are available at the link in our bio.

📣 We’ll see you in your Halloween best this weekend!

10/19/2025

It’s almost time for HighBall Halloween 2025 ❤️‍🔥✨🎤 We can’t wait to see all of the designers final pieces in the Costume Couture Fashion Show. Grab those VIP tickets at the Early Bird discount by the end of the day!

Halloween party 🫱🏽‍🫲🏻 HighBall Halloween! With a FCCFA Spooky Suite, you can throw your own private Halloween party righ...
10/17/2025

Halloween party 🫱🏽‍🫲🏻 HighBall Halloween! With a FCCFA Spooky Suite, you can throw your own private Halloween party right on High Street. We have a limited number of private cabanas available. These 10x10’ private spaces for 20 guests comes with two drink tickets each, complimentary meals, and runway-adjacent, can’t-be-beat seating…along with all the perks of VIP Access.

⏰ Act fast! Sunday, 10.19 is your LAST chance to book your FCCFA Spooky Suite.
🔗 Find all of the details in our bio.

10/15/2025

Shelly Teed, one of this year's Costume Couture Fashion Show designers, is just a week and half away from bringing her work to the HighBall Halloween spotlight! Learn more about Shelly and her upcoming showcase with this CityPulse Columbus profile.

⚡️ Early Bird upgrades end soon!The most elaborate costume party in the nation returns: HighBall Halloween is coming up ...
10/15/2025

⚡️ Early Bird upgrades end soon!

The most elaborate costume party in the nation returns: HighBall Halloween is coming up on Saturday 10.25! Step into a night of fashion, fantasy, and fearless fun right on High Street. From engaging performances, to the legendary Costume Couture Fashion Show, to the bold and brave Public Costume Contest (and plenty of fun in between) this is your moment to be part of the spectacle on High Street.

General Admission is FREE…but there are new upgrades you won’t want to miss for Weekend Access Pass, VIP Access, or Spooky Suites ticket holders. 👀 See all the perks and choose your ticket type before Early Bird pricing ends on 10.19!

🎟️ Tap the link in bio to grab your upgrades today!

Meet 2025 HighBall Halloween Costume Couture Contest Designer Duo, Que Jones and Steve Puhl Jr.!This dream team has been...
10/14/2025

Meet 2025 HighBall Halloween Costume Couture Contest Designer Duo, Que Jones and Steve Puhl Jr.!

This dream team has been working together for almost 10 years, and have been finalists in HighBall Halloween two times before. You can catch their work all over the Columbus theater scene.

is a local drag artist and designer specializing in larger than life creations for both drag queens and the stage world of opera. is a scenic designer, and master carpenter, who’s extensive experience makes the magic happen all around Columbus. Together, Steve grounds Que, and Que pushes the boundaries of what Steve believes is technically possible; together they are unstoppable.

🔗 Learn more about how to get the VIP view of Steve + Que’s work on the runway at the link in our bio!

Meet 2025 HighBall Halloween Costume Couture Contest Designer Macy Cloer!cloer recently graduated from CCAD studying fas...
10/12/2025

Meet 2025 HighBall Halloween Costume Couture Contest Designer Macy Cloer!
cloer recently graduated from CCAD studying fashion design. She loves garment construction, historical fashion, and recycling, She showcases this love in her senior collection “Anthurium”, a 5 piece collection featuring Denim corsets, wavy jeans, and a dress with a spiral bullet bra. She uses interesting embellishments and hardware, exaggerated silhouettes, and unique draping techniques throughout the collection. Macy challenges the notions of art and beauty and what fashion can be in her designs.

Get excited to see what Macy has in store for this year’s Costume Couture Fashion Show! 🔗 Learn more about Macy, and how you can get the VIP view of her work on the HighBall Halloween runway, at the link in our bio.

Are you a VIP? 👀🌟 At HighBall Halloween, upgrading to El Vaquero VIP Access gets you enviable perks in the Arnold Plaza ...
10/11/2025

Are you a VIP? 👀🌟 At HighBall Halloween, upgrading to El Vaquero VIP Access gets you enviable perks in the Arnold Plaza VIP party like complimentary food, a private lounge with seating and a VIP bar, plus a fabulous view of all of the night’s entertainment along the HighBall Halloween runway.

🔗 Visit the link in our bio for all the glamorous details.
⏰ Hurry! Early Bird pricing for VIP Access ends on 10.19
See you there, VIPs!

Meet 2025 HighBall Halloween Costume Couture Contest Designer Aaron James!A costume crafts aficianto, brings characters...
10/10/2025

Meet 2025 HighBall Halloween Costume Couture Contest Designer Aaron James!

A costume crafts aficianto, brings characters to life through fabric and flair. He is always looking to tell a great story in stitches.

Aaron James is a seasoned costume designer and crafts person with a passion for storytelling through fabric, texture, and silhouette. Self-taught with over 15+ years experience, from 5th Ave windows to broadway stages, Aaron James has brought characters to life with distinctive, expressive costumes that resonate with audiences and performers alike.

We can’t wait to see what Aaron brings to the 2025 Costume Couture Fashion Show! 🔗 Learn more about Aaron, and how you can get the VIP view of his work on the HighBall Halloween runway, at the link in our bio.

Whether you’re seeking fabulous accessories, mysterious trinkets, or a new costume accessory, all sorts of treasures awa...
10/09/2025

Whether you’re seeking fabulous accessories, mysterious trinkets, or a new costume accessory, all sorts of treasures await at the HighBall Halloween Bazaar!

Grab your ride or die and shop dozens of local collectors and artisans while you enjoy on the HighBall Halloween runway. General Admission is FREE again this year, or you can snag a Weekend Access Pass to enjoy exclusive access and deals throughout the weekend. See you there, soul siblings!

HighBall Halloween Bazaar
📍 Short North Arts District
🗓️ 10.25.25
⏰ 6pm – Midnight

Bringing the HighBall Halloween hype to new heights — the ✨ They will dazzle with wacky and wonderful street performanc...
10/06/2025

Bringing the HighBall Halloween hype to new heights — the ✨ They will dazzle with wacky and wonderful street performances throughout the evening.

Plus, get extra excited for the highly-anticipated Amazing Giants’ sway pole performance at the southern entrance of HighBall Halloween on Saturday, 10.25!

Enjoy this performance and so much more with FREE General Admission, or upgrade your HighBall Halloween with VIP Access. (⏰ Act quick, Early Bird discounts end 10.19!)

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