Enter the Pumpkinfest Decorating Contest
Decorating Contest 2023 Rules
Be aware that by entering the contest you are accepting the following:
- Businesses and Residences in the Waterford area are eligible to participate in the contest.
- Concession 6 Townsend (Swamp Rd) on both sides plus Halyk Cres between Hwy 24 and Cockshutt Rd to Concession 11 Townsend (Rockford Rd) on both sides between Hwy 24 and Cockshutt Rd.
- The deadline for entry is 4:00 pm Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
- The display must remain in place until Noon Sunday, October 15 to receive prize money.
- Entrants are considered to have provided permission for photographs of their business/residence to be published as determined by the Waterford Lions Pumpkinfest committee.
- Winners will be announced Friday on the Main Stage of the festival at 5:00 pm. Plaques will be distributed to winners at that time.
Judging will be based on:
- Pumpkinfest, Halloween or Fall Harvest theme
- Creativity
- Originality
Daytime Judging: will take place Thursday, October 12 & Friday, October 13 between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm
Nightime Judging: will take place Wednesday, October 11 & Thursday, October 12 between 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm
Please ensure that your house number is clearly visible.
Prize categories
Business – Daytime only
Plaques will be awarded for:
- First Place
- Second Place
- Third Place
Residential – Daytime
- First Place $200.00
- Second Place $150.00
- Third Place $ 100.00
- Honourable Mention $ 50.00
- New Comer $ 50.00
Residential – Nightime
- First Place $200.00
- Second Place $150.00
- Third Place $ 100.00
- Honourable Mention $ 50.00
- Newcomer $ 50.00
Please email pumpkinfest@pumpkinfest.com with any issues.
Enter the 2023 Pumpkinfest Decorating Contest now!
Please include:
- Brief Name – ie “32 Church Street East”
- Formal address (for mapping)
- Brief Description – feel free to describe your home
- Upload a photo showcasing the home
- Choose Daytime or Nighttime (please choose one)
- Enter the contest!