Spooky Spectacles, Winners Announced in Ocean City’s Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest
Ocean City, New Jersey, America’s Greatest Family Resort, has once again been transformed into a haven of haunting creativity, as the results for the 6th Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest are in. This beloved tradition brings out the best in community spirit, with residents going all out to turn their homes and businesses into temporary masterpieces of fright and fun.
Judging for the contest typically takes place in the days leading up to Halloween, with judges looking for overall creativity, the use of special effects and lighting, and theme.
Here is a look at the category winners for the 2025 contest, representing the finest in spooky architecture and technology across the island:
| Division | Winner | Address |
| Commercial | Designer Bag Depot | 1249A Asbury Avenue |
| Most Lights | Starr | 1703 Haven Avenue, 2nd Floor |
| Best Use of Technology | Kampmeyer | 2321 Simpson Avenue |
| Best Decorated | Torres | 2 Waterway Road |
| People’s Choice Award | Becker | 12 Wesley Avenue |
| Most Spooktacular | Sobin | 38 Sunnyside Court |
Residents and visitors are encouraged to take a drive or a walk to view the decorated homes, celebrating the creative effort that makes Halloween on the island truly spooktacular.
For a complete list of participants, check the official website ocnj.us/halloween.