How to participate
Think Your Home Has What It Takes?
The Rock Falls Halloween Decorating Contest is back! Whether your display is spooky, spectacular, or packed with Halloween spirit, we want to see it!
FREE to Enter! Prizes Awarded! Family-Friendly Fun!
Open to ALL 61071 addresses!
How to Enter:
Register at the Rock Falls Tourism Office
603 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL
Or print the registration form below. Deadline: October 12 at 5:00 PM
A nighttime photo of your decorated home must be emailed with your registration. Displays must be clearly visible from the street.
Voting Display Hours:
Turn on your lights and displays 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
October 16 – October 26
Awards will be presented for:
Best Themed House
Scariest House
Winners Announced: October 28!
Don’t miss your chance to show off your Halloween creativity and neighborhood spirit!
Rock Falls Tourism Office
603 W. 10th St., Rock Falls, IL | Travel@VisitRockFalls.com | 815-622-1102
Your Vote Decides the Winners!
The Rock Falls Halloween Decorating Contest is in your hands! Once the lights come on, it’s time to explore our spooky community and vote for your favorites!
🗳️ Digital Voting Opens
📅 October 16 at 5:00 PM
🔗 Follow the voting link below to cast your vote online.
Prefer to vote in person?
Stop by the City Hall vestibule Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and look for the decorated Halloween voting table! 🎃
👻 Ballots will include every participating address, so feel free to:
🧡 Grab a ballot
🚗 Tour the decorated homes after sunset
🗳️ Return later to cast your vote!
🌙 As soon as the sun goes down, gather your family and friends, hop in the car, and enjoy an evening of spooky displays, glowing pumpkins, creepy creatures, and Halloween fun throughout Rock Falls!
⏰ Voting ends October 26, so don’t wait to visit your favorite displays and help crown this year’s winners!
🎃 Happy haunting…and happy voting!