With fall starting to show in the air on on the trees it is time to announce that we are doing Nerd-O-Ween 2.0. The 2.0 version of Nerd-O-Ween will have many of the same features as last year, with a few minor upgrades. We are going to have another crazy costume contest with the nerdiest costumes you will find in Chicago.

Prizes will be given for the:

• Best Overall Costume
• Silliest Costume
• Most Accurate Costume
• Nerdiest Costume
• Most Original Costume

Update: We are giddy to announce our special guest judge for the costume contest will be Elliott Serrano from Geek To Me

Also making a return appearance will be the Nerd O’ Lanterns. To get into the event for free carve something nerdy into a pumpkin and bring it to the event. Prizes will also be given to the top two pumpkins.

Update 2: Our friends at Pumping Station: One are hosting a Nerd O’ Lantern Carving. They are providing the pumpkins, tools and even doing the clean-up. Pumping Station:One is a non-profit hackerspace in Chicago.
Sign-up and get your tickets for The Nerd O’Lantern Carving

When: Friday, October 29, 2010 – 8:00pm-12:00pm

Where: Flounders Bar & Grill – 2201 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Cost: $10.00 online or $15.00 at the door
OR FREE at the door with a Nerd O’ Lantern (One free admittance per Nerd O’ Lantern)

Tickets:

In case you missed the event last year, and aren’t convinced you are nerdy enough to attend. Here some of the pictures from Nerd-O-Ween 2009: