Halloween is creeping up, and it’s time to transform your home into a spooky masterpiece! This year, we’re kicking off the Halloween Home Decor Contest on October 1st, and we want to see your best haunted house creations, eerie yard displays, and festive fall setups. And that’s not all! The winner of the Halloween Decor Contest will be announced on Saturday, October 26, during the highly anticipated Costume Stroll. Here’s how you can participate and make this Halloween the most spook-tacular yet.
Decorate and Celebrate Early!
There’s no need to wait until Halloween night to show off your spooky spirit. Get a jump on the season by decorating your home starting now! Whether you’re into classic autumn vibes with pumpkins and hay bales or want to create a haunted house with ghosts, skeletons, and cobwebs, now’s the time to unleash your creativity. Fill your yard with tombstones, light up your porch with eerie jack-o’-lanterns, and deck out your windows with creepy silhouettes—whatever shows off your Halloween flair!
How to Enter the Halloween Decor Contest
Entering the contest is simple and fun! Here’s how you can get involved:
Step 1: Decorate the outside of your home with the spookiest, most festive Halloween theme you can dream up. Whether you live in a house, an apartment, or even a dorm room, we want to see your creativity!
Step 2: Snap photos of your decorated space and submit them to the contest as a comment at the bottom of this page by October 20th! The earlier you enter, the more votes you can get!
Step 3: Make sure to include your name, and a brief description of your theme (for example: “Haunted Mansion,” “Pumpkin Patch Paradise,” or “Witches’ Brew”).
Step 4: HAVE FUN
How to Vote!
Check back daily for new entries to the contest in the comments below. You can vote one time per day for your favorite Halloween Decor.
The Big Reveal: October 26 at the Costume Stroll
Mark your calendars! The winners of the Halloween Decor Contest will be revealed on Saturday, October 26, during the Costume Stroll. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the holiday with your fellow Halloween enthusiasts. Dress up in your best costume and join the fun as we parade through the neighborhood, showing off our Halloween spirit! Get Ready to earn the title of “Halloween Decorating Master”
Why You Should Participate
Get into the Halloween Spirit: Decorating your home early is a great way to embrace the season and get excited for the spooky fun ahead. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to showcase your creativity and love for Halloween.
Inspire Others: Your unique decor might spark new ideas for others in the neighborhood or online. Sharing your designs can bring the community together and help spread the Halloween magic.
Win Big: Besides the chance to win amazing prizes, you’ll gain serious bragging rights as the Halloween Decor Champion of the neighborhood. Plus, everyone loves a friendly competition!
How to Share Your Decor Online
While submitting your official entry is a must for the contest, why not show off your hard work on social media, too? Use the hashtag #HalloweenDecorChallenge to share your spooky creations with the community. You might even go viral with your eerie displays. Post your Photo Under the main post Announcing the contest via Instagram or Facebook
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So, get out those skeletons, string up those lights, and start brainstorming your creepiest and most creative decor ideas. The Halloween Home Decor Contest starts October 1st, and we can’t wait to see what you come up with! The winners will be celebrated at the Costume Stroll on Saturday, October 26, so mark your calendar, and let’s make this the best Halloween yet! 🎃👻
