Show Your Spooky Spirit in the McLean County Halloween Decorating Contest
One of my favorite things about living in Kentucky is when the cold fall air creeps in at the end of summer. There is no better way to set the scene for spooky season. I've already seen some GREAT decorations in houses around town.
I have a couple of boxes of Halloween decor, myself. My prized vintage Jack-o-lantern blow mold, some old school paper mache pumpkins and black cats, and a cute little spider I have hung in a living room doorway ever since I can remember. His name is Webster.
But my decor could never hold a candle to the magic that happens in McLean County for Halloween. My friend David Martin is a Halloween enthusiast whose setup has grown to be an amazing sight to see over the years. He is a very busy guy (#bandparentlife), but when he can, he loves to plan and host the McLean County Halloween Decorating Contest with the help of fellow McLean Countians Jessica Johnson and Rachel Jones Stringer.
And it's on like Donkey Kong for 2025! David has told me that his goal is to spread the magic of Halloween by encouraging people to decorate around our county. The contest also doubles as a fundraiser for a different group each year. All proceeds raised (after prizes are awarded) will be given to the McLean County Animal Shelter.