The 4H Costume Contest

This cute little cowboy even brought his horse to the contest.
By Kim Harwood
Photos by Metcalfe County Extension 4-H
The 4H Costume Contest is always a lot of fun; it is nothing short of amazing when you see the time and thought that goes into some of the costume entries.
Thank you to the 4-H volunteers and Metcalfe County Extension staff for hosting these fun events for the children and community each year.
This year’s 2025 Costume and Pumpkin Contest winners by category are:
Cutest, Prettiest (Prince or Princess) Division 0 – 3
Remi Eckert – 1st
Cutest, Prettiest (Prince or Princess) Division 4 – 7
Elaina Trimm – 1st
Scariest Division 4 -7
Cherokee Eckert – 1st
Most Creative/Original Division 8 & up
McKinley White – 1st
Best Character Division 0 – 3
Samuel Lawson – 1st
Best Character Division 4 -7
Aubrey Bertram – 1st
Best Character Division 8 & up
Klaus Trimm – 1st
Best Animal Division 0 – 3
Grayson Eckert – 1st
Best Animal Division 4 – 7
Charlotte Lopez – 1st

The costumes are amazing, just look at this adorable bunny.
