First Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest 2024

Unleash Your Spooky Spirit and Win a WI Heart Award

Halloween enthusiasts across Wisconsin, it’s time to dust off your cobwebs, light up your jack-o’-lanterns, and unleash your creativity! The First Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest 2024 is officially here, inviting residents from every corner of the state to showcase their most spooktacular home decorations for a chance to win the coveted WI Heart Award.

About the Contest

This year marks the inaugural Halloween House Decorating Contest, a celebration of the unique and diverse ways Wisconsinites embrace the Halloween spirit. Whether you’re into eerie elegance, family-friendly fun, or downright frightful themes, this contest is your opportunity to shine—or shiver.

Participants are asked to submit a short video, no longer than 30 seconds, showcasing their fully decorated Halloween house. The video should capture the essence of your Halloween theme, highlighting all the details that make your display stand out.

How to Enter

Entering the contest is simple:

1. Decorate Your House: Let your imagination run wild and transform your home into a Halloween masterpiece.
2. Record a Video: Capture a video, up to 30 seconds, that best showcases your decorations. Be sure to include all the elements that make your display unique.
3. Submit Your Entry: Fill out the form (below) and include a link to your video. Submit the form to enter the official contest. If you are posting the video to social media, make sure to use the hashtags: #WIHalloweenDecor2024, and #wiheartaward.

Voting and Prizes

Once all entries are in, the people of Wisconsin will have the power to decide who takes home the title. Voting will be open to the public on the contest website, where viewers can watch all the submissions and vote for their favorite.

The winner will receive a Wisconsin Gift Bag of Goodies and the prestigious WI Heart Award, a symbol of excellence chosen by the community. In addition to the award, the winning house will be featured on Found In Wisconsin‘s website, with a special spotlight on their creative process and inspiration behind the decorations.

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: October 18th, 2024
• Voting Period: October 20th – October 31st, 2024
• Winner Announcement: First Week in November, 2024

Get Ready to Haunt!

Whether you’re a seasoned decorator or a Halloween novice, this contest is open to all Wisconsin residents who are ready to celebrate the season in style. So, gather your ghouls, string up those skeletons, and start planning your entry for the First Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest 2024.

This Halloween, let’s make Wisconsin the spookiest state in the country. Good luck, and may the best house win!