13 last minute Alabama themed Halloween costumes

Halloween is almost here, and if you still haven’t figured out your costume, there’s no need to panic.

Alabama has plenty of inspiration, from its famous landmarks and college football traditions to the foods and state symbols locals know and love.

Whether you’re heading to a Halloween party or looking for a last-minute idea, here are 13 Alabama-themed costumes you can put together without spending a fortune.

1. Vulcan, Birmingham’s famous statue

Birmingham’s Vulcan statue is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Standing atop Red Mountain, the Roman god of fire and metalworking represents the region’s iron industry.

To recreate the look, wear gray clothing and use cardboard to make a hammer. Add gray face paint or silver accessories to complete the costume.

• What you’ll need: Gray shirt and pants, gray face paint, cardboard and tape for a hammer.
• Estimated cost: $5–$15.

2. The Yellowhammer, Alabama’s state bird

Alabama’s official state bird is the yellowhammer, also known as the northern flicker. Its yellow and black markings make it a fun option for anyone looking for a colorful costume.

Start with a yellow outfit, then add black feather shapes made from construction paper or felt. A headband with a homemade beak can bring the look together.

• What you’ll need: Yellow shirt and pants, black and yellow construction paper or felt, a headband, tape and glue.
• Estimated cost: $8–$18.

3. A slice of Lane cake

Did you know Lane cake is Alabama’s official state cake? The dessert originated in Clayton and became the state’s official cake in 2016.

For this costume, turn yourself into a giant slice of cake using cardboard and a little creativity. Paint the cardboard to resemble layers of cake and frosting, then attach straps so you can wear it over your clothes.

• What you’ll need: Cardboard, tan and white paint or construction paper, scissors, tape and ribbon.
• Estimated cost: $5–$12.

4. Alabama’s prehistoric whale

Alabama’s official state fossil is Basilosaurus cetoides, a prehistoric whale that lived millions of years ago. Fossils of this ancient creature have been discovered in the state.

Dress in gray clothing and make a whale tail from cardboard or felt for a simple costume. You could also create a fossil-inspired outfit using gray paper shapes attached to a shirt.

• What you’ll need: Gray clothing, cardboard or felt, scissors, tape and optional face paint.
• Estimated cost: $8–$20.

5. The Boll Weevil Monument

Enterprise is home to the Boll Weevil Monument, a landmark dedicated in 1919 to an insect that helped change the area’s agricultural economy.

For a creative take on the monument, dress in gray clothing and make a small cardboard pedestal. You can also create a boll weevil from paper or felt to carry as an accessory.

• What you’ll need: Gray clothing, cardboard, gray paint, tape and paper or felt for the insect.
• Estimated cost: $8–$20.

6. A queen honeybee

Alabama designated the queen honeybee as its official agricultural insect in 2015. This makes a bee costume a fitting way to represent one of the state’s official symbols.

Wear a black outfit with yellow stripes made from tape or fabric. Add homemade wings and pipe-cleaner antennae to finish the look.

• What you’ll need: Black shirt and pants, yellow tape or fabric, cardboard or felt wings, a headband and pipe cleaners.
• Estimated cost: $5–$15.

7. A Mobile Mardi Gras MoonPie

Mobile has a long Mardi Gras tradition, and MoonPies have become a familiar sight during its parades. This costume combines two recognizable parts of Alabama culture.

Cut two large circles from cardboard, decorate them to look like a chocolate-covered MoonPie and connect them with straps. Add colorful beads or a Mardi Gras mask to complete the look.

• What you’ll need: Cardboard, brown and tan paint or construction paper, ribbon, tape and optional Mardi Gras beads.
• Estimated cost: $5–$12.

8. The Alabama state flag

Alabama’s state flag features a crimson cross of St. Andrew on a white background. First authorized in 1895, it is a simple design to recreate for Halloween.

Start with a white shirt or a large piece of white fabric. Add two red diagonal strips across the front to represent the flag’s cross.

• What you’ll need: White shirt or fabric, red fabric strips or construction paper, safety pins or fabric tape.
• Estimated cost: $5–$15.

9. Nick Saban

You can’t talk about Alabama football without mentioning Nick Saban. The legendary former University of Alabama head coach led the Crimson Tide to six national championships, making him a recognizable costume for any college football fan.

Put together a classic Saban look with a crimson polo, khaki pants and a headset. Practice your best game-day expression, and you’re ready to go.

• What you’ll need: Crimson polo shirt, khaki pants, headset or headphones. Throw in the signature straw hat if you already have one!
• Estimated cost: $10–$30, depending on what you already own.

10. Rolled Toomer’s Oak

Auburn fans know Toomer’s Corner as a place to celebrate big wins, especially the tradition of rolling the oak trees with toilet paper. Dressing as one of the trees is a creative way to represent one of Alabama’s most recognizable college football traditions.

Wear brown clothing for the trunk and attach green paper or fabric to a hat or headband to create the tree’s canopy. Add a few strips of toilet paper to complete the game-day look.

• What you’ll need: Brown shirt and pants, green paper or fabric, hat or headband, toilet paper.
• Estimated cost: $5–$15.

11. Kinley Rasmus

Kinley Rasmus made headlines in 2026 as a standout player for the Phenix City Little League team that represented Alabama at the Little League World Series. A costume inspired by her historic run is a fun option for baseball fans.

Wear a baseball uniform inspired by Phenix City’s team, complete with a cap, glove and bat. If you already play baseball or softball, you may have most of what you need.

• What you’ll need: Baseball/softball uniform, athletic socks, cap, glove and optional bat. And the signature white bow!
• Estimated cost: $10–$35 if you already own some athletic gear.

12. Chris Richards

Born in Hoover, Chris Richards has made a name for himself on the international soccer stage, representing the United States men’s national team. Soccer fans can celebrate the Alabama native with a simple jersey-inspired costume.

Wear a U.S. soccer jersey or a Crystal Palace jersey, along with soccer shorts, tall socks and cleats or athletic shoes. Carry a soccer ball to finish the look.

• What you’ll need: Soccer jersey, shorts, athletic socks, soccer ball and optional cleats.
• Estimated cost: $15–$100, depending on whether you already have soccer gear.

13. The “Go to Church or the Devil Will Get You” sign

Drivers traveling along Interstate 65 near Prattville may recognize Alabama’s famous “Go to Church or the Devil Will Get You” roadside sign. The memorable message and red devil illustration have made it a familiar piece of Alabama roadside culture.

Turn the sign into a wearable costume by using cardboard as the signboard and recreating the lettering. Add a red devil graphic or have a friend dress as the devil to make the costume even more recognizable.

• What you’ll need: large cardboard, markers or paint, straps or ribbon, and red paper or fabric for the devil illustration.
• Estimated cost: $5–$15.