Delhi's 2nd Annual Halloween Decorating Contest

Delhi's 2nd Annual Halloween Decorating Contest has been announced! Organized and hosted by a Delaware Academy student, this spooky and fun contest invites businesses and residents of the Village of Delhi to adorn their storefronts and houses with Halloween decor that will wow or horrify all who bear witness. 

Businesses and homes are judged in separate categories and prizes will be awarded to those in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Enter to join the contest by emailing: delhishalloweencontest@gmail.com. Final judging will take place on October 27th!

Rules are outlined by the contest organizer below:

Decorating Rules

Residential

  1. To have fun

  2. Decor must be visible from street

  3. Homes must be in or close to the village

  4. Single properties only 

Businesses

  1. To have fun

  2. Decor must be visible from street

  3. Businesses must be in or close to the village

  4. Follow village/town rules

Judging Criteria

Residential & Business

  1. Over all wow factor

  2. Houses judged on “their style” of decorating ( a house that uses blow ups should not be given a bad score because they are not scary) 

  3. Use mean average (all scores added up then divided by number of judges)

  4. Judging scale 1-10 “points”


If you have any questions about the contest or would like to participate, email delhishalloweencontest@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing how the town will transform as we approach Halloween!