Decorating Contests

Decorating Contests

Our annual decorating contests give Wendell residents and businesses a chance to get engaged with the community and show off their festive spirit for both Halloween and the holiday season in December!

2026 HALLOWEEN CONTEST INFORMATION:
The contest opens to all entries on October 1, running until October 19 at 11:59 PM.
Voting will take place for a few days after the entry portal closes, more information will be shared as we get closer.

CATEGORIES (you can only submit for one):
Spookiest Decorations
Most Festive
Best Business

SUBMIT YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS

You will be REQUIRED to submit a photo of your decorations in our entry portal. This makes it easier for you to represent yourself and to assist staff in gathering all of the entries in a timely manner for the voting period to start.

You will also be asked if your decorations are sensory-friendly or not.

Entries may be featured in videos promoting future contests (residential only)!

2025 HALLOWEEN WINNERS:
Spookiest Decorations - 720 Jasmine Street
Most Festive - 500 Future Islands Way
Best Business - Tap It Social House
2026 HOLIDAY DECORATING
More info to come after the Halloween contest is finished!

2025 HOLIDAY WINNERS:
Winter Wonderland - 720 Jasmine Street
Best Lights - 204 S. Cypress Street
Best Inflatables - 1868 Stagecoach Trail
Best Business - Tap It Social House

CATEGORIES:
Winter Wonderland (winter theme)
Best Lights
Best Inflatables
Best Business