The cobwebs have settled, the pumpkins have dimmed, and our team has finally emerged from the haunted halls of judging… and wow — what a frightfully fantastic time we had!
This year’s Annalee Halloween Spooky Season Photo Contest brought out your most bewitching, boo-tiful, and bone-chillingly creative displays yet. From ghostly gatherings to pumpkin parties, you turned your homes into haunted havens that would make even Dracula do a double take. 🧛♂️
We were absolutely spellbound by the sheer creativity, attention to detail, and hauntingly good spirit in every entry. Choosing the winners wasn’t easy — your decor was so good it gave us goosebumps! After much cackling, cauldron-stirring, and debate under the full moon, we finally narrowed it down to the spookiest of the spooky…
Now it’s time to lift the veil and reveal which entries gave us chills (in the best way possible)! 🪄💀✨ Drumroll, please… 🥁👇
GRAND PRIZE
A warm and wicked congratulations to Marijo S. of Bend, OR, our Grand Prize winner! Her delightfully detailed witch display, depicting a lively flying lesson, truly captured the hauntingly fun spirit of Halloween. With a charming mix of vintage Annalee friends and new favorites, Marijo created a scene bubbling over with spooky season magic. Thank you for sharing your enchanting display with us, Marijo — and enjoy your $100 Annalee.com gift card for a little extra Halloween treat! Take a closer look with these images.
Congrats Marijo S. of Bend, OR!
2025 SPOOKY SEASON PHOTO CONTEST GRAND PRIZE WINNER
RUNNERS-UP
It was no easy task selecting just a few favorites—every single entry was delightfully spooky, overflowing with creativity, charm, and Halloween spirit. Annalee is endlessly inspired by the imaginative ways you bring our dolls to life in your hauntingly fun displays. While it was frightfully difficult to choose, we’re thrilled to recognize five fantastic runner-up entries, each receiving a $50 Annalee.com gift card. Please join us in celebrating these spellbinding displays of spooky season cheer. You truly make Halloween magic come alive. Thank you for sharing your haunting creativity with us.
Runner-Up: Laurie W. of St. James, NY
Runner-Up: Jaime C. of Deptford, NJ
Runner-Up: Jenny R. of Sildell, LA
Runner-Up: Angela M. of Geneva, NY
Runner-Up: Gail A. of Tewksbury, MA
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Honorable Mention:
Lisa J. of River Grove, IL
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Laura M.
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Mikey N.
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Annette R.
Honorable Mention:
Gale K.
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Nicolette L.
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Jessica W.
Honorable Mention:
Meghan B.
A fang-tastic thank you to everyone who participated in our 2025 Spooky Season Halloween Photo Contest! Your hauntingly creative displays, playful spirit, and wickedly fun energy brought so much joy to our team—and to Annalee’s spirited community of Halloween lovers everywhere. Each entry was a reminder of the magic that happens when imagination, laughter, and a little Halloween mischief come together—just as our founder Annalee Thorndike envisioned when she first began crafting her whimsical dolls to spark smiles year-round.
As we pack away the pumpkins and sweep up the last of the candy corn, we invite you to keep the festive fun alive by exploring our 2025 Holiday Collections, including our newest exclusives. Whether you’re decking the halls or brewing up a bit of seasonal cheer, Annalee dolls are here to help you tell your own magical story—one enchanting display at a time.
Here’s to more smiles, more sparkle, and a little hocus pocus—all year long. ✨🎃🕸️