Get ready to transform East Palestine into a haunted showcase of Halloween spirit!
The Village of East Palestine invites residents and businesses to participate in the Wicked Windows Halloween Decorating Contest. Whether your display is spooky, silly, or spectacular, this is your chance to share your creativity with the community and compete for local bragging rights, and spotlights on the Village of East Palestine social media!
Who Can Participate?
The contest is open to:
- East Palestine residents
- East Palestine businesses
Participants may decorate one or more visible windows at their home or business location. Locations with minimal/limited window space are still welcome to join in on the fun and are eligible for voting!
Contest Categories
Displays may be submitted into one of the following categories:
Scariest
The creepiest, spookiest, and most fright-inducing display.
Funniest
The display that delivers the biggest laughs and Halloween humor.
Most Creative
The most original, imaginative, and unique Halloween design.
How to Enter
- Decorate your home or business window(s) for Halloween.
- Complete the online registration form.
- Submit your entry no later than October 24 at 11:59 PM.
Only completed registrations received by the deadline will be included in the contest.
Public Voting
After registration closes, qualifying entries will be posted for community voting during the week of Halloween, opening on Monday, October 26th.
Residents will have the opportunity to view the decorated displays and vote for their favorites in each category.
One winner will be selected in each category based on public votes!
Display Guidelines
To ensure the contest remains fun and family-friendly:
- Decorations should be Halloween-themed.
- Displays must be visible from a public street, sidewalk, or commonly accessible area.
- Participants are responsible for installing and removing their own decorations.
- The Village reserves the right to remove entries that contain offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content.
Photo & Media Release
By entering the contest, participants grant permission for submitted photos and display names to be featured on Village social media pages, the Village website, newsletters, and other promotional materials related to the contest.
Important Dates
Registration Deadline: October 24 at 11:59 PM
Public Voting Opens: Week of Halloween
Winners Announced: Following the conclusion of voting
Ready to Join the Fun?
Show off your Halloween spirit, creativity, and community pride by entering the Wicked Windows Halloween Decorating Contest today!
Please complete the registration form below to enter.
We’re sorry, the Wicked Windows Halloween Decorating Contest registration is now closed. Thank you for decorating!