Local businesses are celebrating another month of Skeleton Craze displays. Marking Arts Month in the Pikes Peak region throughout October and concluding with El Dia de Los Muertos on Tuesday, Nov. 1, this event continues to be a great way to support local businesses and organizations in artistic endeavors and displays.

People’s Choice ballots will be available at the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, 354 Manitou Ave., and online at www.manitousprings.org.

Paper ballots can be dropped off at the chamber office or at ballot boxes throughout downtown.

Kathy Minch, Sallie Knox Hall and Annie Schmitt will judge the displays based on creativity and visual impact.

The winning displays will receive gift cards (TBD) in the amount of:

  • $250 for first place;
  • $100 for second place;
  • $50 for third place; and
  • $100 for People’s Choice.

Winners will be announced the first week of November.

This event is sponsored by the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, the Manitou Springs Creative Alliance and the Pikes Peak Bulletin.