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Decorating Contest

Pumpkinfest Decorating Contest

2025 contest details coming soon!

Congrats to the 2024 winners!

Night Time

  • 1st – 145/137 Bruce Street
  • 2nd – 740 Thompson Road
  • 3rd – 233 Montclair Cresent
  • Honourable mention – 23 Coulas Cresent
  • Newcomer Award – 129 Bruce Street

Daytime

  • 1st – 129 Temperance Street East
  • 2nd – 66 Temperance Street East
  • 3rd – 12 Ross Street
  • Honourable Mention – 95 St James Street
  • Newcomer Award – 149 Leamon Street

Business 

  • 1st – Waterford Esso/Ginos Pizza
  • 2nd – Brushed Designs
  • 3rd – Golden Pond

Entries

Day

271 Howard Street, Waterford

Five little Pumpkins Sitting on a gate.

95 James Street South, Waterford

Welcome to our bright Pumpkinfest Garden of painted pumpkins displayed in a unique way. Happy Pumpkinfest! 

149 Leamon Street, Waterford

Front porch – Halloween theme Side yard – inflatables Side door by driveway- fall theme Garage door – Halloween theme 

187 Old Highway 24, Waterford

Our front yard bush monsters hope to SEE you at Pumpkinfest! 

66 Temperance Street East, Waterford

Welcome to Waterford’s oldest Soul Asylum, established in 1930, these poor souls came for a rest… and never left.

12 Ross Street, Waterford

Pumpkins, fall, flowers.


Night

129 Bruce Street, Waterford

Witchfest 

Come by the underworld to see all your spooky favourites. The reaper & his chariot led by his loyal dead dolly army, guarding all his skeleton prisoners in their stalls. Also, Jason nice, and cozy to silently greet you or grab you coming down the driveway; you can never trust the quiet ones.

145 Bruce Street and 137 Bruce Street, Waterford

The Gathering. Two properties, one entry.

This year we have combined our yards and decided to bring to you an event form the depths of the deep dark woods. We have THE GATHERING. The Cultists are chanting out around their fire pit, they are bringing demons and other worldly forces to Bruce St. The witches are performing their seance, bringing forth a mystical power to make the night a scary one. We have a witch’s hut along with some other spooky effects. Stop by and check it out. Will be more than happy to add you to the stew. 

23 Coulas Crescent, Waterford

Haunted Harvest: Pirates, Pumpkins, and Ghostly Surprises

This year, thieving pirates—both skeletal and holographic—have commandeered the eerie graveyard, which is creepily illuminated by the glow of jack-o-lanterns. While the singing pumpkins provide delightful entertainment, beware of getting too distracted, as one of the Haunted Mansion’s hitchhiking ghosts might just attempt to follow you home.

740 Thompson Road East, Waterford

Come see the Lion pumpkin planners creating the magic of the pumpkinfest!


Business

30 Main Street South, Waterford

Brushed Designs

Our display is called Halloween Harvest! We felt that our Pumpkinfest window should be a mix of fall, pumpkins and Halloween. We have our witch and her broom making her brew in a cauldron where she has harvested creepy looking gourds. Hand made pumpkin plants are harvesting leaves. One eyed gourds, duck gourds and mask wearing pumpkins!!We have even made our hanging branch over the door to add to the display. At night the cauldron is glowing, leaf garland shining and floating candles are lit! We are excited for you to see!! 

39 Alice St, Waterford

Golden Pond Retirement Living

Fall harvest theme.

21 Alice St, Waterford

Nifty Gifty Norfolk

Our decor embraces a traditional PumpkinFest theme, infused with a modern twist to create a unique and inviting atmosphere. We aim to capture the essence of harvest and fall, showcasing vibrant pumpkins, rustic elements, and warm autumn colours, while incorporating contemporary design elements that add a fresh perspective. This blend of classic and new-age decor will not only celebrate the beauty of the season but also create a welcoming space for everyone to enjoy. 

328 Main Street South, Waterford

Tim Hortons

Our decor embraces a traditional PumpkinFest theme, infused with a modern twist to create a unique and inviting atmosphere. We aim to capture the essence of harvest and fall, showcasing vibrant pumpkins, rustic elements, and warm autumn colors, while incorporating contemporary design elements that add a fresh perspective. This blend of classic and new-age decor will not only celebrate the beauty of the season but also create a welcoming space for everyone to enjoy. 

808 Old Highway 24, Waterford

Waterford Esso/Gino’s

It’s a surprise!

40 Main Street South, Waterford

Yins

Harvest theme cornstalks, straw bales, scarecrows, pumpkins Flying dragon.


Decorating Contest 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 16, 2024.
  • The display must remain in place until noon on Sunday, October 20, 2024, 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 17 and Friday, October 18, between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Nightime Judging: will take place Wednesday, October 16 and Thursday, October 17, between 7:00 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
  • Newcomer: $50.00

Residential – Nighttime

  • First Place: $200.00
  • Second Place: $150.00
  • Third Place: $100.00
  • Honourable Mention: $50.00
  • Newcomer: $50.00

Please email pumpkinfest@pumpkinfest.com for questions.

Pumpkinfest Decorating Contest is now closed.

Good luck to all our entries!