This year, event director Tony Albelo gave people an extra incentive to dress up for the event -- half-price admission and a special entrance to anyone in costume. The result: an early beer-themed Halloween party. Some people even brought snacks -- worn as jewelry. Take a look at the best costumes we encountered.

Is this a salute to The Walking Dead? We're not sure if these girls are trying to snag a pretzel or this guy's jugular!

Grovetoberfest gave out cups -- tiny cups. But this guy got creative and brought his own boot.

What's better than a boot? A horn!

The pretzel necklace never goes out of style.

Just a couple of Vikings out to plunder a few brewskis.

Alice in Wonderland and Sgt. Pepper meet a normal person.

This couple make lederhosen and a dirndl look good. Not easy.

Homebrew tats!

What do a cowboy, a sexy schoolgirl, a Scotsman, an Indian princess, and a German dude have in common? Beer!

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Best costume goes to the two men dressed as Michael Pirolo and Giorgio Rapicavoli. Oh, wait, it is Michael Pirolo and Giorgio Rapicavoli!

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