Contestants of the Olde Town Fall Festival Costume Contest sponsored by eMetro Times had extra chances to win this year with a new “Family / Group” Category alongside the “Kids” and “Pets” categories from previous years. eMetro Times asked residents to join them on stage at the Olde Town Fall Festival last Saturday in their costume best. Tom White from Rockdale Career Academy emceed the live event at the Depot Stage where judges Sheriff Eric Levett, Dotti Bala from Copy Central, Gary Bridgewater, Gail Carrouth from Conyers Animal Hospital, and Duke the Doodle judged the contest. Photography by Gary Ezell at Ezell’s Studios.

The UPs family won a $50 Gift Certificate to Mellow Mushroom in new “Family / Group” Category, while the Cupcake Girl won a $10 Gift Certificate to Creamberry’s for the “Kids” Group. Last, but not least, the Airplane Dog won a Gift Basket from Conyers Animal Hospital for the “Pets” Category.

All the entries from the contest have been entered into an additional Facebook Contest where the photo with the most votes will receive a $100 VISA Gift Card. Make sure to vote on the eMetro Times Facebook page by clicking “Like” or Commenting on the photo(s) of your choice. Voting will end on midnight, 10/3/15.

eMetro Times would like to thank all of the wonderful folks who came out to show off their costumes! We had a wonderful time with all of you, and hope you join us again next year!