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"Thing 1 and Thing 2" brought their chaotic energy to the arena.
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Mario and Luigi raced across the arena while attempting to avoid the dreaded banana peel.
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"A Farmer and their prize strawberry" strutted themselves for the judges.
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"I heard it through the grape vine" won Best Overall and Most Original.
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"The Indian and his horse" won second place in the Most Creative category.
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"Cruella de Vil and her Dalmatian" brought a sudden chill to the show. The due won second in the Most Elegant category.
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"Willy Wonka and his Oompa Loompas" placed third for Best Overall and first for Most Creative.
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"Frozone and Elastigirl" saved the day with their Incredible outfits.
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"Mickey and Minnie Mouse" brought a dose of happiness to the arena with their magical attire.
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"Snow Birds" decided to tease some northern visitors with their outfits. The duo placed third in the Funniest category.
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"Two Chefs" added some professional skills to the competition.
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Living up to his name, the "Angry Gator" refused to walk around the arena. He planted his feet in the middle of the floor and refused to budge. His antics and adorable costume placed him third in the Most Original category.
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"A house divided" drew much love from the audience. The controversial pair placed first in the Funniest category.
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"Ricky's Construction" featured the Strawberry Festival's "Building New Memories" theme.
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Proving they simply wanted to be part of our world, the "Under the Sea" team won first place in the Most Colorful category.
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This well trained doctor showed off one of his exotic pets during the event. The duo placed third in the Most Colorful category.
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This little sheep was celebrating his birthday. Wearing a blue bowtie the sheep marched his cupcake around the arena.
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"Sheep Force One" gave a tribute to the military with this patriotic costume. He placed second in the Most Original category.
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"Baker’s Signature Strawberry Shortcake " surprised the judges when the contestant's little sister emerged from inside the cake. The team placed second in Best Overall and first in Most Elegant.
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Diana Prince graced us lucky mortals with her presence Monday evening. She brought Superman along with her for the show.
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Sheep of all shapes and sizes showed off their inner costume addict in the annual contest. The contestants come up with unique costume ideas and match their barnyard friends.
The 2018 Sheep Costume Contest featured everything from Frozone and Elastigirl to a U.S. Sheep Force One. The 32 contestants competed for in the Most Original, Funniest, Most Creative, Most Colorful, Most Elegant and Best Overall categories. Every child walked away a winner and few received two ribbons for the competition.
The event was not without surprises. Half way around the arena, the “Baker’s Signature Strawberry Shortcake” duo shocked everyone when the contestants little sister dramatically burst out from the inside of the shortcake the sheep was pulling. The “Birthday boy” sheep was celebrating its actual birthday that evening, as was its owner’s mother who was also in the audience.
Winners
Best Overall
1st: I heard it through the Grape Vine
2nd: Baker’s Signature Strawberry Shortcake
3rd: Willy Wonka and his Oompa Loompas
Most Elegant
1st: Baker’s Signature Strawberry Shortcake
2nd Cruella de Vil and her Dalmation
3rd: The Pink Ladies
Most Colorful
1st: Under the Sea
2nd: Scooby-Doo, Daphne and the Mystery Machine
3rd: The Doctor of exotic pets
Most Creative
1st: Willy Wonka and his Oompa Loompas
2nd: The Indian and his horse
Funniest
1st: A house divided
2nd: Thing 1 and Thing 2
3rd: Snow birds
Most Original
1st: I heard it through the Grape Vine
2nd: Sheep Force One
3rd: Angry Gator
