Spooky Awards

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Winners of the 4th Annual Spooky Awards Announced
 

Over 75 Niagara Falls households entered the 4th annual Spooky Awards event this October, vying for a top spot in the popular Halloween decorating competition.

On Tuesday, nine winners were announced in the categories of Judge’s Choice, People’s Choice, and Best Effects.

Before trick-or-treating this evening, residents are encouraged to visit the map below. Plan your route accordingly. Enjoy a safe and spooky Halloween!

People

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD (over 1,200 votes!)

First Place | 5394 Twidale
Second Place | 3250 Harleyford
Third Place | 4120 Campbell
Honourable Mention | 8393 Feren
Honourable Mention | 7833 Dockweed

Photo of the first place winner of the Judge's Choice award.

JUDGE'S CHOICE AWARD

First Place | 6763 Randy
Second Place | 5394 Twidale
Third Place | 6088 Corwin
Honourable Mention | 4346 Kilman
Honourable Mention | 4120 Campbell

Photo of the winner of the Best Effects award.

BEST EFFECTS AWARD

First Place | 4120 Campbell
Second Place | 5394 Twidale
Third Place | 6763 Randy
Honourable Mention | 8393 Feren
Honourable Mention | 3250 Harleyford


Get Spooky! There are lots of ways to participate:

  1. Create an outdoor Halloween display at your home or business. See Official Entry Rules below. Registration has closed for 2023
  2. Tour the displays across the city with the Spooky Map! Displays will be lit right up to Halloween night, so hop in the car with your family and friends to see all the creepy decorations! 
  3. Cast your vote in the People's Choice Awards. Voting will be open to the public during the judging window (from 6:00pm on Oct 27 to 10:00pm on Oct. 29 only). Linked Here
  4. Follow the competition on Facebook! Competitors campaign for visits and votes by sharing photos and videos.

Spooky Entries List

Houses are ordered by proximity. Follow the order to see all the houses in best route possible. Start at whichever house works best for you. If you start at house #1, house #2 will be the closest house to it. If you start at house #37, house #38 will be the next closest! 

  • 3231 CATTELL DR
  • 8397 LAMONT AV
  • 8383 LAMONT AV
  • 3250 HARLEYFORD CR
  • 6486 HAWKINS ST
  • 7083 JILL DR
  • 7063 JILL DR
  • 7637 THAMES CR
  • 7001 CONCORD CR
  • 7022 BONNIE ST
  • 6568 ORCHARD AV
  • 6092 DRUMMOND 
  • 5719 MORSE AV
  • 6091 PROSPECT ST
  • 5772 EMERY ST
  • 5136 STAMFORD ST
  • 5269 SECOND AV
  • 5106 JEPSON ST
  • 5394 TWIDALE AV
  • 5397 TWIDALE AV
  • 4861 LAW AV
  • 5427 MAPLE ST
  • 5191 MAPLE ST
  • 4594 FIFTH AV
  • 4591 CATARACT AV
  • 4916 ST CLAIR AV
  • 4313 SIXTH AV
  • 4449 SIXTH AV
  • 5347 BRIDGE ST
  • 5361 MENZIE ST
  • 5422 HAMILTON ST
  • 5413 HAMILTON ST
  • 2811 FREDONIA DR
  • 5847 THERESA ST
  • 3264 ADDISON AV
  • 5746 HERITAGE DR
  • 3787 SINNICKS AV
  • 3806 SINNICKS AV
  • 3905 ORLANDO DR
  • 6062 TAMPA CT
  • 6290 COLBORNE ST
  • 3300 ST PATRICK AV
  • 6319 JUPITER BV
  • 6720 JUPITER BV
  • 6766 RIALL ST
  • 6866 RIALL ST
  • 7081 ROSSEAU PL
  • 2570 KALAR RD
  • 4317 BROOKDALE DR
  • 7920 WOODBINE ST
  • 7750 MULHERN ST
  • 6971 THOROLD STONE RD
  • 4346 KILMAN PL
  • 4462 PETTIT AV
  • 6763 RANDY DR
  • 4852 PETTIT AV
  • 5126 WOODSIDE AV
  • 6088 CORWIN AV
  • 8060 SPRING BLOSSOM DR
  • 8393 FEREN DR
  • 6592 HARMONY AV
  • 6604 HARMONY AV
  • 6587 PARKSIDE RD
  • 6856 COURTNEY CR
  • 7833 DOCKWEED DR
  • 8468 SWEET CHESTNUT DR
  • 7829 BUCKEYE CR
  • 7833 HACKBERRY TL
  • 11762 BECK RD
  • 4026 MONTCALM CR
  • 4120 CAMPBELL AV
  • 4064 MAIN ST CHIPPAWA

Official Entry Rules

  • Open to residential and commercial properties in the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario.
  • Competition dates are Friday, October 27 through Sunday, October 29, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
  • Contest is limited to exterior decorations, which must be visible from the curbside
  • Decorations must not cover/interfere with any fire safety equipment, roadways or sidewalks/walkways.
  • Keep everything PG-13.
  • Special Effects/Lighting/Inflatables must be operating each night during the competition (between 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • Voting/Judging may take place anytime during the competition dates/times.
  • Photos & Media: participants must agree to have photos of their displays and their addresses posted online, including, at the sole discretion of the City of Niagara Falls: the Spooky Map, voting forms, and our social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook and Twitter).
  • Official Spooky Awards Entry lawn signs must be placed in your yard and easily visible from the curbside. Free of charge, pick yours up at the MacBain Centre starting Wednesday, October 4. If you have one from last year, you can save yourself a trip: they're the same. (MacBain is open 7:00am - 9:00pm Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm Saturday & Sunday)

Rules For Judges and Public Voting for the People’s Choice Awards

  • Assessments to be conducted from the curbside (sidewalk) only.
  • Do not block traffic.  Be courteous to others.
  • Voting for the People's Choice will be open to the public during the competition starting from Oct 27 at 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Oct 29. One vote per person, per entry/display. Online voting form is posted above.

Assessment Criteria

Judges Favorite:

  • Originality (20 marks)
  • Overall theme (20 marks)
  • Creative use of lights and special effects (20 marks)
  • Detail/placement of decorations (20 marks)
  • Overall Presentation (20 marks)

Best Effects (20 marks)

Prizes

  • Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each of the three categories: Judges Favourite, Best Effects, People's Choice. 
  • 1st place winners will receive a Spooky Awards trophy!
  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive a commemorative lawn sign acknowledging their spooky display and category they placed in!
  • 1st place winners will receive a $100 gift card of their choice
  • 2nd place winners will receive a $75 gift card of their choice
  • 3rd place winners will receive a $50 gift card of their choice

For more information on the program, please email or call Recreation & Culture at 905-356-7521 ext.3345 during regular business hours.

2022 Spooky Award Winners

People’s Choice: 8393 Feren Drive

Best Effects: 4120 Campbell Avenue

Judge’s Choice: 4394 Twidale Avenue