2nd Annual Swisshelm Forward Halloween Decoration Contest

Magic mirror on the wall, who's the spookiest, scariest, silliest of them all?

Congratulations to the winner of Swisshelm Forward's 2nd Annual Halloween decoration Contest Nightmare on Commercial by Erika Shaw! 

Erika has been planning this amazing tableau for months, even going so far as to remove a shrub so you can see it better. The rest of the Shaw family also deserves some congrats for being her very special helpers.

If you'd like to see photos from this year's contest we suggest watching our reel https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17TLLsYJM7/ of the contestants and flipping through our Facebook album https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17TLLsYJM7/ for even more pictures.

Thanks to all of the contestants for another amazing year! We'll see who Erika has to pass The Belt to in 2026.

Our Halloween Decoration Contest is back by very popular demand! You can sign up to compete for neighborhood bragging rights or enjoy the fun by voting for you favorite.

Voting is free and fun. Pick your favorite at https://forms.gle/28bAzoXiKUhBfzdm9

Want to be sure that you've seen all the competitors? Check out this map

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1Jkw_RcSC06FHXj9Od-7j_Z4yCvkyJbw&usp=sharing

Inspired by the Halloween spirit, we've added a new prize to the pot for our 2nd Annual Halloween Decoration Contest. Not only will you win a sign to show off for years to come. Not only will you win neighborhood bragging rights for as long as you want to use them. 

Now you can win one year with The Belt. 

That's right, it's Stanley Cup rules on this so if you win this year and you'll be in charge of

The Belt, no questions asked, until October 2026 when it passes on to the next winner.

Don't forget that not only is this a fun little competition, but your $5 entry fee helps Swisshelm Forward keep the neighborhood connected and informed all year long.

Interested in competing? Click here to register