Talking Stick Resort is celebrating Halloween with its annual Wicked Ball event on Oct. 31. Hosted in the property’s Salt River Grand Ballroom, the event will feature live entertainment, a variety of performers and decked-out characters vying for top honors in the costume contest. At the end of the night, the remaining 10 finalists will win a share of $10,000. But that’s not all — as the Halloween party will also showcase EDM, trance and Top 40 hits all night long!

In its second year, the Halloween bash will feature three rooms complete with cocktail specials and variety acts. Each room will showcase a different theme, vibe and musical style so guests will get to experience three parties for the price of one! Lady La from LIVE 101.5 will keep the party rocking in the main room, serving as the costume contest’s emcee. The top 10 costume contest finalists will take home cash with the first place winner earning $3,500. Advanced general admission tickets are $50 while VIP tickets are $90. General admission tickets purchased on the day of the event are $60. “Day of” VIP tickets are $100 and include six drinks.

Additionally, guests can purchase a cabana at RELEASE any Saturday this month and receive 10 VIP Wicked Ball tickets, which includes six drinks  and access to the VIP areas (a $900 value). To learn more information or purchase tickets for Wicked Ball at Talking Stick Resort, visit http://www.talkingstickresort.com/scottsdale-halloween-party.aspx or call Talking Stick Resort’s Box Office at (480) 850-7734. Must be 21 or older to attend.

Prizes for the top 10 finalists will be as follows:

1st place-         $3,500

2nd place-        $2,500

3rd place-         $1,500

4th place-         $1,000

5th place-         $500

6th-10th place-  $200