{"id":471267,"date":"2026-10-20T05:16:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T05:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/471267\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T05:16:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T05:16:31","slug":"halloween-havoc-2026-bands-costumes-and-cash-prizes-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/471267\/","title":{"rendered":"Halloween Havoc 2026: Bands, Costumes, and Cash Prizes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s almost time for my favorite night of the year!<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1023888774015225?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">9th Annual Halloween Havoc Costume Contest and Concert<\/a> is going down this Saturday night at Jake&#8217;s Sport Cafe and Backroom, and I&#8217;m coming back with a vengeance!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792473389_46_attachment-249650904_402055854946436_8179691476585698412_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"John Macias\" loading=\"lazy\" onload=\"this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');\" onerror=\"this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');\" fetchpriority=\"low\" width=\"1349\" height=\"640\"\/>John MaciasJohn Macias<\/p>\n<p>I was supposed to host last year&#8217;s event, but the flu had other plans. Instead of partying with the coolest people in Lubbock, I spent the night in bed while my $85 costume stared at me judgingly through the cracks of my closet door.<\/p>\n<p>Not this year, Satan.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve got a badass outfit planned, and I can&#8217;t wait to see what everyone else comes up with. 2026 has been a WILD year, and I can only imagine the costumes it has inspired&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792473390_394_attachment-568645519_10163168745093580_3958367251305653526_n.jpg\" alt=\"Chrissy Covington\" loading=\"lazy\" onload=\"this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');\" onerror=\"this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');\" fetchpriority=\"low\" width=\"1079\" height=\"1349\"\/>Chrissy CovingtonChrissy Covington<\/p>\n<p>Longtime attendees might remember the year I hosted dressed as a giant inflatable ear of corn. I accidentally dropped the battery pack for that costume into the FLITHY bar toilet, fished it out with my bare hand, and spent the rest of the night sweating to death inside a barely inflated corn sack from hell.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s showbiz, kid.<\/p>\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/kfmx.com\/halloween-candy-age-debate-community\/?utm_source=tsmclip&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lubbock, You&#8217;re Never Too Old to Trick-or-Treat<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As always, this year promises badass musical performances from Lubbock favorites, AND if you show up in a dope enough costume, you could go home with cash in your pocket.<\/p>\n<p>Word of warning: People come dressed to IMPRESS, so go big or go home empty-handed!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792473390_742_attachment-248593146_623682235318978_4011312685225959204_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"John Macias\" loading=\"lazy\" onload=\"this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');\" onerror=\"this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');\" fetchpriority=\"low\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\"\/>John MaciasJohn Macias<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792473390_511_attachment-248593146_391332346029217_4869020849258222036_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"John Macias\" loading=\"lazy\" onload=\"this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');\" onerror=\"this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');\" fetchpriority=\"low\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\"\/>John MaciasJohn MaciasHalloween Havoc 2026 Event Details<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792473391_24_attachment-f82324c1-5dfd-4500-9ea4-703a3f36054d-1.jpg\" alt=\"John Macias\" loading=\"lazy\" onload=\"this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');\" onerror=\"this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');\" fetchpriority=\"low\" width=\"1294\" height=\"2000\"\/>John MaciasJohn MaciasWhen: Saturday, October 24, 2026Where: Jake&#8217;s Sport Cafe and Backroom, 5025 50th StreetDoors: 7 pmAdmission: $20All ages are welcome!<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re competing for cash or just coming out to enjoy some live music and Halloween fun, I hope to see you there!<\/p>\n<p>Forget Pumpkin Spice: Here&#8217;s The Fall Foods &amp; Drinks Texans Really Crave  <\/p>\n<p>I don&#8217;t mean to yuck anyone&#8217;s yum, but here in Texas, there are dozens of foods and drinks that we crave more than Pumpkin Spice. Here&#8217;s a look at the coziest, loveliest and most Texan fall treats to indulge in as the weather finally cools. <\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Renee Raven<\/a><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s Finally Fall! Check Out 16 Great Places To Grab A Bowl Of Soup In Lubbock<\/p>\n<p>These are the best places in town to get your soup on!<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Chrissy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s almost time for my favorite night of the year! 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