Shelburne’s Spirit of Halloween Home Decorating Contest

Get ready, Shelburne... Halloween is creeping into town! From spooky skeletons and glowing pumpkins to haunted house creations, we're searching for the town's most spooktacular displays. Enter your own decorated home or nominate a neighbour, cast your vote, and compete for Halloween bragging rights and one of two $50 gift cards to a registered Shelburne business of your choice!

Register online at HaveYourSayShelburne.ca and upload one photo of your decorated home.

Please note: All participants whether entering a home or voting must register on HaveYourSayShelburne.ca. This ensures one vote per person and helps the Town reach more residents for future projects and contests.

By entering, you consent to the Town sharing your photo and street name for contest promotion and voting.

Open to all homes within the Town of Shelburne. Decorations must be visible from the street and safe for public viewing.

This program is open to residential residents only. The following are not eligible to participate:

  • Businesses, corporations, and other non-residential entities
  • Employees of the Town of Shelburne
  • Members of Council
  • Immediate family members of the above, or individuals residing in the same household as the above
  • Street address must be given
  • Decorations must be safe and comply with all municipal bylaws.
  • Inflatables, music, projections, and themed displays are welcome if they do not create safety or noise issues.
  • Only exterior decorations will be evaluated.
  • By entering, participants grant the Town permission to share photos of their display.

Contest Categories

Voting takes place from October 26 to 29. Both winners will receive a $50 gift card to a registered business of their choice!

  • People's Pick of the Patch

    Winner selected by public vote.

  • The Pumpkin Panel's Pick

    Winner selected by a panel of Town staff using the criteria below.

The Pumpkin Panel's Judging Criteria

Confidentiality: Personal information contained on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, M. 56, R.S.O. 1990, and will be used for the sole purpose that it has been collected. All information you provide will be kept confidential and used for planning purposes only. The responses will be summarized as percentages or averages in a report, ensuring anonymity.