Pekin's Rocktober Contest Returns

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 Pekin's Rocktober Contest Returns


Pekin, IL- Seeing something spooky in your neighborhood? The City of Pekin’s Beautification Committee is hosting the annual Rocktober Award contest. Nominate a home or business today for their outstanding display of Fall, Halloween, or Thanksgiving-themed property décor.

 

Pekin’s Rocktober Awards are open to all Pekin home and business owners. Properties entered for competition must be within the Pekin city limits and comply with the City's Code of Ordinances. Home or business owners may apply on their own behalf or nominate another property they consider festive. By self-nominating or by accepting a nomination, you grant the City of Pekin the right to publicly use your name, address, and photographs of your property.

 

The Rocktober Awards will recognize those with the best Fall, Halloween or Thanksgiving-themed decorations on their homes or businesses. All decorations must be up by October 21st, and nominees are then selected by a combination of community votes and a panel of judges from Pekin’s Beautification Committee, with the awards being distributed and announced no later than October 31st. Entries will be judged based on curbside appeal only. Judges will not enter the property. Judging criteria will be based on theme, design, creativity, neatness, and overall presentation.

 To nominate, use the Google Form link. 


Contact: 
Brittney Hogue
Member Communications Coordinator 
Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce 
brittney@pekinchamber.com 


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