Gypsum's 1st Halloween Decoration Contest

• Date: 09/22/2025 (all day)
• Location: All areas/neighborhoods in Gypsum, CO
• Introduction: Entries due 10/20/25 @ 3PM

Dare to Decorate? Show Us Your Haunted Best! 

• It’s time to dust off your cobwebs, fire up the fog machine, and get your home or business ready for the spookiest showdown in town! Whether you lean toward creepy classics, magical mayhem, or a pumpkin lover’s dream — we want to see your Halloween & Fall spirit come to life!     
• *Open to all homes & businesses within Gypsum town limits.Important Dates Judging Period: October 21st–26th  Winner Announced: Week of October 27th  Spooktacular Prizes   1st Place: $150 Costco Gift Card   Winner receives: A festive yard sign to show off your eerie excellence!

Judging Criteria  

• Submissions Due: October 20th 
• *Visual Impact
  • First impressions matter! Does your display stop people in their tracks? We're looking for bold visuals, great use of space, and that WOW factor that draws the eye.  
• *Overall Halloween or Fall Spirit
  • Does the display capture the fun, spooky, or festive spirit of Halloween? Would it make trick-or-treaters excited to visit?  
• *Creativity & Originality  
  • We want to see YOUR unique spin on Halloween. Use unexpected materials, mix in handmade elements, or reimagine classic concepts. Stand out from the (zombie) crowd!  

Need Some Ghoulish Inspiration? Choose Your Frightening Flair:

• Classic Horror
  Gothic castles, creepy cemeteries, lurking vampires, and fog-covered zombies — bring old-school scares to life.

• Witch’s Hollow
  From spellbound cauldrons to twinkling broomsticks, turn your home into an enchanted forest of witchcraft and wonder. 
• Monster Mash
  Throw a party for all your favorite creatures of the night — Frankenstein, mummies, werewolves, and more. Bonus points for groovy monster vibes! 
• Graveyard Shift
  Erect eerie tombstones, skeletal visitors, and moaning spirits for a bone-chilling cemetery scene no one will forget. 
• Pumpkin Paradise
  Go all in on autumn charm with jack-o’-lanterns, glowing gourds, and a warm, festive harvest feel.  

Ready to Enter?  

Submit your spooky setup by October 20th for a chance to win fang-tastic prizes and eternal Halloween glory! 
To enter use our entry form available at this LINK.   
Let’s make Gypsum the most haunted place on the map this Halloween!