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Halloween Decorating
​Contest Winners

​October 22, 2023

2023 Halloween Decorating Contest Winner Pics!

Orange and Black Award - Best Theme - 413 E. Maple

Horror House Award (Scariest) - 331 S. Pixley

Spirit of Old Towne Award (Most Old Fashioned) - 838 E. Palmayra

Creepy Street Award - 500 E. Palmyra

Harvest House Award - 335 S. Grand

Judges Special Award - 177 S. Clark

Honorable Mention - 238 E. Palmyra

Honorable Mention - 430 E. Palmyra

Honorable Mention - 804 E. Washington

Honorable Mention (Block) - 300 S. Pixley
​Contest Winner Photos Courtesy of
Will Hare - Will Hare Photography.
Thanks, Will!
Contest Winner's Announcement - October 23, 2023
OLD TOWNE MORE HAUNTED THAN EVER BEFORE WITH RECORD NUMBER OF DECORATED HOMES
 

Halloween is creeping up on Old Towne Orange, and the Old Towne Preservation Association has announced the results of its 6th Annual Haunted Halloween Decorating Contest.
 
Janet Clinkscales, chair of the decorating contest, said OTPA received more nominations than any time in the past, and the quality of home and business decorations gets spookier every year.
 
“It’s great to see Old Town families get into the fantasy fun of Halloween,” she commented.

The winners are:
​
Orange & Black Award – Best Theme
413 E. Maple Ave
​
Horror House Award – Scariest
331 S. Pixley

Spirit of Old Towne Award - Most Old Fashioned (homemade decorations)
838 E. Palmyra Ave

Creepy Street Award – Best Block
500-600 E. Palmyra Ave

Harvest House
335 S. Grand

Special Recognition:
 
Judges’ Special
177 S. Clark Street 

​Honorable Mention* – Best Block
300 Block of South Pixley
 
Honorable Mention* – Harvest House
238 E. Palmyra Ave
 
Honorable Mention* – Horror House - Scariest
804 E. Washington Ave
 
Honorable Mention* – Most Old Fashioned
430 E. Palmyra Ave
 
Honorable Mention* – Small House Award
309 E. Walnut
 
*Recipients of an Honorable Mention will not have a Yard Sign displayed.
 
The OTPA Haunted Halloween Decorating Contest Committee included Janet Clinkscales as chair, Jim Karras, Vickie Laughlin, and Diana Zdenek.
 
And there’s more to come with the Old Towne Preservation Association’s 37th Annual Holiday Decorating Contest.
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    • Board of Directors >
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      • 2024 State of Old Towne Forum
    • 2025 Preservation Month Events
    • Annual Membership Meeting >
      • 2025 General Meeting
      • 2024 General Meeting
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    • Halloween Decorating Contest >
      • Halloween Decorating Contest Winners 2024
      • Halloween Decorating Contest Winners 2023
      • Halloween Decorating Contest Winners 2022
      • Halloween Decorating 2021
      • Halloween Decorating 2020
      • Halloween Decorating 2019
      • Halloween Decorating 2018
    • Historic Home Tours >
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    • Holiday Decorating Contest >
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      • 2024 - Preservation Awards Gala
      • 2019 - Preservation Awards
      • 2018 - Preservation Awards
      • 2017 - Preservation Awards
      • 2016 - Preservation Awards
      • 2015 - Preservation Awards
    • 2024 Street Fair
    • The Art of Wine Gala >
      • The Art of Wine Gala 2023
      • The Art of Wine Gala 2019
    • Treats In The Streets
  • Tickets & Donations
  • Preservation
    • 2025 Preservation Month Events
    • OTPA in Action >
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    • Map of Old Towne Orange
    • Historic Cypress Street Barrio
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