10/05/2026
🎃NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!🎃
Find the nomination form here:
https://forms.gle/rCokxtKEJLiG8puW8
The Annual Rocktober Awards recognize property owners with the best Fall/Harvest and Halloween themed decorations on their homes or businesses. All decorations must be up by MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th. Awards will be distributed by the City of Pekin Beautification Committee. 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.
Winners will be chosen for the following 3 categories and will receive a yard sign designating the property as an award winner, a photo that is shared on social media outlets, and a prize of $75.00:
🎃Great Pumpkin (Best Fall/Harvest Theme)
👻Seriously Spooky (Best Halloween Theme)
💫Gourd of the Rings (Best of the Best)
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.
