10/02/2026
FALL DECORATING CONTEST: THE OFFICIAL RULES
Everything you need to know, all in one place. Save this post or screenshot it so you're not hunting for it on the 28th.
WHO CAN ENTER
Monthly guests at Countryview and Sundowner. No form, no sign-up. Decorate your site and you're in. Staff can decorate, but they can't win. Sorry, team.
THE PRIZES
1st place: $200 off November site rent
2nd place: $100 off November site rent
3rd place: Two free 20 lb propane fills (motorhome with a built-in tank? We'll pump the equivalent instead)
Fan Favorite: Bragging rights, decided by you
KEY DATES
Sun, Oct 25: Decorations up
Mon, Oct 26: We photograph every decorated site and post the Fan Favorite album
Thu, Oct 29 at noon: Fan Favorite voting closes
Thu, Oct 29, afternoon: Judges walk the parks
Thu, Oct 29 at 6:30 pm: Winners announced at [location]. Everyone's invited
HOW JUDGING WORKS
Our judges come from outside the parks and don't know whose site is whose. They score every decorated site 1 to 10 on creativity, overall look, fall theme, and effort. Highest total wins. A tie goes to the higher creativity score. Judges' decisions are final.
THE SAFETY STUFF
No candles, torches, or open flame. Battery candles look just as good.
Outdoor-rated cords only, kept off walkways and away from utility pedestals.
Stake down inflatables. Texas wind is no joke.
Keep decorations inside your site.
Nothing graphic or gory. Kids drive through here too.
Sites that skip the safety rules can be disqualified.
THE FINE PRINT
Rent credits go on your November bill. Prizes can't be traded for cash. Propane fills are good through Mar 31, 2027. By decorating, you're OK with us photographing your site and sharing it on our pages.