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Ocracoke gets spooky for Halloween

C. Leinbach

Skeletons–giant, life-size, small and animal–figured in heavily in the Halloween decorations judged in the Halloween decorating contest sponsored by the Ocracoke Civic & Business Association.

Judging was done the evening of Oct. 24 and the judges were impressed.

“It was fun to look at all the creative Halloween decorations,” one judge said. “the most impressive displays stood out because of their eerie visuals, clever themes and creepy sound effects and lighting. Extra points to the setups that showed originality and effort.”

Below are the winners, some honorable mentions and some notable displays.

The “Rolling Bones” and their crowd surfing audience outside The Breeze capture Best in Show. Observer staff photo.
This mermaid and several skeletons sitting at tables and animal skeletons scattered about elevated Eduardo’s to Best Theme. Observer staff photo.
The Spookiest is along Lighthouse Road. Observer staff photo.
A ghoulish barbecue with musicians along Creek Road is Most Original. Observer staff photo.
Best Fall Theme honors goes to this display along First Avenue. Observer staff photo.
Honorable mention Best Fall Theme is at 379 Back Rd. Observer staff photo.
A Spookiest honorable mention goes to this display, which looks different in the daylight, see below, at the end of Cemetery Road. Observer staff photo.
The Spookiest Honorable Mention in the daylight. Observer staff photo.

Other notable displays are as follows:

At the corner of Irvin Garrish Highway and British Cemetery Road. Observer staff photo.
This fisherman at 28 Cedar Drive didn’t know when to stop. Observer staff photo.
Philosophical skeletons along Howard Street. Observer staff photo.
Mayhem at Cemetery Road and First Avenue. Observer staff photo.
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