What type of decorations are “Mapsoscary” contest worthy?
We love it all! Scary, creative, and kid-friendly! There are a range of houses each year in #Mapsoscary contest — some are over-the-top, super creative, and have tons of cool lighting and special effects. Some are more “typical”. If you’re tryin to win, then you definitely have to put lots of effort in! You can view some past houses here.
2. How do I enter the contest? Is there a deadline?
Online! Deadline is Oct 15, 2024. You do not have to be fully decorated to enter. Enter now, and look for an email requesting photos of your house by Oct 15!
After you complete the entry form, you will be asked to submit photos of you house — these photos are VERY important. We base our final selections on the photos you send in. We wish we could visit every house that enters but we can’t — the photos you submit are what we look at to narrow down the final selection. Make sure your photos are clear, well lit, and show all decorations!
3. What if my kid wants to enter?
Awesome!! We have a category called “For Kids - By Kids!” Please have an adult complete the form and select that category on the form.
4. When/how do people vote?
Online voting begins Oct 20, 2024 on this page! Please share widely with friends so they can vote too - voting will close on Nov 1st!!
5. How are winners selected?
The entries get narrowed down to 22 finalist depending on how many entries we get. The house with the most online votes in each category (Scary, Creative, For Kids By Kids) will be the winner! We hope to have three total winners this year!
6. How can I view houses that have entered the contest?
We will publish a Google map of the final houses on Oct 18th. You can take a self guided tour on foot, bike, or car. Please be respectful of the homes/properties you visit. You can also view photos and videos on @mapsoscary, and check the Voting page as well.
7. Who decides the finalists for the Google map and what are they judged on?
Great question!! A group of contest organizers and VIPs look at your photos you send in, after you complete the entry form. We don’t have time to check out all the houses in person, so the photos you submit are very important! Make sure they are clear, well lit, and show all parts of your decorations!!
We have three levels of sponsorship available — the sooner you let us know the better so we can add your logo and info to our website and social media, and start promoting your business!
10. Do the winners get prizes?
YES — each category will get an awesome prize from our sponsors!!
