Haunt Your Home Decorating Contest 2025
As the foliage fades and the chill of frost settles in, Sugar Grove transforms into a HAUNT-ingly delightful village filled with spine-tingling displays and decorations. From eerie apparitions that are GHOSTLY fabulous to creepy critters that will send shivers of joy down your spine, the jack-o'-lanterns are simply PUMPKIN-credible, and the haunted houses are an experience that's a SCREAM! We're all set for a SPELL-binding time as our community embraces the Halloween spirit.
This year, we're DYING to see the imaginative and frightful displays our residents will conjure up for the
Village of Sugar Grove Haunt Your Home Decorating Contest.
Let’s make this a Halloween TOMB, remember! Mwahahaha!
- The 1st Place Winner will receive a $100 Gift Card to the Sugar Grove Business of their Choice.
- The 2nd Place Winner will receive a $50 Gift Card to the Sugar Grove Business of their Choice.
Contest Rules
βTo ensure a fair and enjoyable contest for everyone, please review and adhere to the following:
Eligibility:
- Open to all residents of Sugar Grove.
- Decorations must be displayed at a residential property within Sugar Grove.
Registration:
- All participants must register by submitting a daytime and nighttime photo (2 photos only, please) of their home, along with their name, address, phone number, and email, to spookyseason@sugargroveil.gov.
- Registration is accepted October 1, 2025 – October 21, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
Judging:
- Judging will be done by the Village of Sugar Grove Beautification & Gardening Committee.
Decorations:
- Decorations must be family-friendly and appropriate for all ages.
- No hazardous or offensive materials are allowed.
- Participants are responsible for the safety and security of their decorations.
Announcement of Winner:
- The winner will be announced on Friday, October 31, 2025, by 4:30 p.m.
Compliance:
- Participants must comply with all local laws and regulations.
- Failure to adhere to the rules may result in disqualification from the competition.

