Thirty-eight families participated in the Villages at Fort Irwin’s annual Festival of Frights Halloween decorating contest.

Judging and voting occurred from Oct. 22 – Oct. 25 and prizes included $500 for first place, $350 for second place, $200 for third place and five runners up received $50.

Judges were residents of the Villages and nearly 500 votes were cast over the four days. Everyone was provided a map with a list of participants and routes and everyone got to join in on the fun of viewing the displays.

Congratulations to the winners:

1st Place: The Ryea Family (Old pirate ship display)

2nd Place: William Holcomb (Castlewood Manor display)

3rd Place: Jason Hale (“Death by ACFT” display)

Runners Up:

1. Kristina Huffman

2. Chris Bartee

3. Erica Garcia

4. Melissa Fryer and Kris Edson

5. Francheska Doss