WEST SILOAM SPRINGS, Okla. — Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs is going big, bold and bone-chilling on Halloween night with its Grave Rave party, complete with a $5,000 costume contest and a night packed with music, lights and high-energy fun. Designed as a playful twist on Halloween, Grave Rave brings the thrill of the season to life inside the casino’s lively atmosphere. Guests are invited to dress to impress – or distress – and dance the night away.
Grave Rave kicks off at 8 p.m. in the Qualla Ballroom with Deek from 94.9 Radio Jon/Deek serving as the party’s emcee. Brock Entertainment kicks off the DJ turntables at 8 p.m., with headlining DJ K.Gianni taking over at 10 p.m.
Costume contest registration begins at 8 p.m. Guests must be registered by 9:30 p.m. to be considered. The top 10 contestants will be announced at 9:30 p.m. with the top three being determined by the 94.9 Radio decibel reader. The first-place winner receives $2,500, second-place winner takes home $1,500, and the third-place winner is awarded $1,000. Winners must be present to win.
Festivities also include October Haul-O-Winning drawings, where $5,000 will be awarded every hour from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. It all leads up to one $25,000 drawing at 11 p.m. and a 2025 BMW X7 SUV awarded at midnight. To be eligible for the drawings, entrants must have at least one active rated play session or One Star Rewards card swipe at any kiosk within two hours of each drawing. Guest can begin earning entries on Sept. 28.
National headliner Buckcherry will also be performing at SEVEN Bar starting at 9 p.m. The show is free to those 21 and older. Known for explosive energy and a reputation to match, Buckcherry has been a driving force in hard rock for more than two decades. Since the release of its self-titled debut album in 1999, the band has defied industry odds, earning platinum and gold records and cultivating a loyal fan base worldwide.
All contestants are surveyed prior to the start and informed if they need to remove any part of their costume that may disqualify them. Guests are reminded that costume masks, full-face paint, hats and hoodies are not allowed outside the designated area of the Qualla Ballroom. No costume weapons, nudity or implied nudity is allowed. Entrance to the party is free, and guests must be 21 or older.
Located off U.S. Highway 412 and State Highway 59 at the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line, Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs is the region’s leading casino entertainment destination, serving northwest Arkansas and the surrounding area. For more information on gaming and amenities, visit www.cherokeecasino.com and click on the West Siloam Springs tab, or call 800-754-4111. More information about One Star Rewards® is available at www.onestarrewards.com.