Mission Viejo Halloween and Fall Home Decorating Contest
Residents across the city decorate their homes to compete in categories celebrating spooky themes, frightful scenes, creative setups, mechanical effects, and traditional fall harvest designs. Spectators can tour participating neighborhoods using published addresses and driving directions to view the festive outdoor displays from the street. Winning residences are awarded yard signs and featured in a community drone video tour.
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When
Tickets
Free to enter.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Mission Viejo
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Check the website for downloadable driving directions and addresses to plan your self-guided tour of winning homes.
- Homes entered in the competition must keep outdoor decorations and effects active from nightfall until 10 p.m. during judging.
- Only non-gated residences are eligible to compete, as gated community gate codes cannot be published for visitors.
Links & Contact
Run by Mission Viejo Activities Committee
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Frequently Asked Questions
What award categories are included in the contest?
Participants compete in Best Theme, Best Special Effects, Scariest, Most Creative, and Pumpkin-Tastic.
Who is eligible to participate in the contest?
The contest is open exclusively to non-gated residences located in Mission Viejo.
Can past winning homes win again?
Any home that has won three times in the same category with substantially the same display cannot win that category again unless significant changes or enhancements have been made.
What prizes do contest winners receive?
First-place winners receive a winner yard sign, a gift basket filled with sponsor prizes, and a feature in the official Halloween drone video.
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