This year, DreamHack Atlanta collides with Halloween weekend — and we’re going all in. From the biggest Halloween Costume Carnival Contest in the U.S. to on-site trick-or-treating, quests, wicked activations, and creator surprises, the festival floor becomes a haunted playground. Come to compete, show off your costumes, or just soak up the atmosphere. You’ll find chills, thrills, and candy around every corner!
$20,000 Halloween Costume Contest
This isn’t your average costume contest —It’s the largest Halloween contest in the US 👻. Come to DreamHack Atlanta in costume on Friday and keep your eyes peeled! 👀 Our secret judges will be roaming the halls all day, ready to hand out tickets to their favorite looks. Find a judge, win a golden ticket, and you’ll earn your shot at the $20,000 in prizes in the Costume Carnival on Main Stage.
Trick-or-Treat
Halloween at DreamHack kicks off Friday with Trick-or-Treat across the expo floor — grab your candy haul early, because once it’s gone, it’s gone.
- Candy stations throughout the showfloor
- Collect treats from exhibitor booths, creators, and pop-up activations
- Perfect for fans of all ages
Halloween Quests
But the fun doesn’t stop there. All weekend long, the Halloween Quests keep the festival buzzing with challenges, rewards, and surprises waiting around every corner. Costumes, candy, quests, and more — this is Halloween, DreamHack style.
- Track and complete special Halloween themed quests in the DreamHack app
- Earn XP by visiting stations, solving clues, and unlocking hidden surprises
- Redeem rewards and prove yourself as a festival quest master
