How Entries Are Judged...

The following is the criteria by which the Alameda-Haunt Your House! entries will be judged.  Scores will be rated on a scale from 0 – 5

(0 = none, 5 = outstanding)

1)  HAUNT FACTOR -  does your entry evoke a spine-tingling, spooky, eerie feeling?

2)  CREATIVITY – how much of your entry is hand made vs. store-bought?

3)  ORIGINIALITY – how is your entry unique or unusual?

4)  THEME – how well does the title of your entry follow through to the actual display?

5)  STRUCTURE – how well did you incorporate your home, front yard or business into the display?

6)  LIGHTING – is it impossible to see your entry or does the lighting dramatically enhance the Haunt Factor?

7)  SOUND – is there no sound or did you effectively incorporate sound to enhance the Haunt Factor?

8)  ANIMATION – are there no moving props or did you effectively incorporate moving props to enhance the Haunt Factor?

For tips on creating effective and haunting decorations and displays we encourage you to visit our Facebook page!!

Prizes include:    1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd trophies & prize baskets

                             Best Business trophy

                             People’s Choice Award

                             Best New Entry

                             Best Entry 12 & Under

                             + several Honorable Mentions!!!