Murrieta Holiday Home Decorating Contest Winners Announced; 'Krampus' Voted Most Creative

The results are in after nearly 4,000 residents cast their votes online for the City of Murrieta’s 2013 Holiday Home Decorating Contest. 

“This year, Santa and his judging committee asked for a little help and requested that the public weigh in on rating the best and the brightest that the season has to offer,” said Lea Kolek, Parks and Recreation Manager.

Online voting took place from Dec. 9 through Dec. 18 for 34 total entries (30 houses and four blocks). 

The city received a combined total of 3,800 votes amongst all categories for which the entries were eligible: Best Block, Holiday Spirit, Best Use of Lights, Most Festive and Most Creative.

Category Winners

Best Block – Zinnia Lane in the Mapleton Tract

Most Creative – Krampus, The Nagel Family at 37149 Floral Creek Circle 

Best Use of Lights – The Huntsman Family at 25021 Corte Vienna

Most Festive – The Tyler Family at 33588 Zinnia

Holiday Spirit – The Simard Family at 25462 Alpine Court

Honorable Mentions - Staff’s Recommendations for Houses not to Miss

The Timm Family at 23539 Karen Place

The Huezo Family at 41195 Geriano Circle

The Valenzuela Family at 36010 Corte Reata

The McConnell Family at 41939 Black Mountain Trail

The Cabrera Family at 23633 Lincoln Avenue

Each family will receive a special recognition yard sign, which should be ready Friday afternoon, as well as mention on the City's website.  A map of all entries is available at Murrieta’s City Hall, on the City’s website at Murrieta.org/holidaymagic. (The PDF map supplied by the city may also be downloaded from this article.)

Residents may contact Parks and Recreation at 951-304-7275 for additional information or with any questions.