Christmas Decorating Contest

Channel your inner Clark Griswold for our Christmas Decorating Contest!

December 1st - December 25th

Business division

Help bring in the holiday spirit to Brown County with colorful holiday window displays that are sure to bring the spirit of the season. A tradition we hope to continue for years to come.

  • Open to all Brown County businesses and organizations.

  • Organizations that may not have access to a storefront window may choose to coordinate sponsorship with a local business that does have a storefront window (ex, booster clubs, school clubs, etc.) We want as many BC groups to be involved as possible.

  • 1st place will receive a traveling trophy to keep until 2023 & bragging rights.

  • The photo of the business window with the most “likes” by noon on 12/2 will be declared People’s Choice. People’s Choice will also receive a traveling trophy to keep until 2023 & bragging rights.

Rules and Guidelines

  1. NO CHARGE to enter

  2. Windows must be decorated by December 1st and should be on display through Christmas Day

  3. Judging will occur on December 2nd during Winter Festival. Windows must be lit up each night and until at least 10 pm on December 2nd (light timers can be used)

  4. Windows will be judged on wow factor and most creative design

  5. Winners will be announced the week of December 5th

  6. Display must be visible from the street

  7. Displays must be family friendly

  8. There is no official theme this year however, Christmas lights are required.

Residential Division

Decorate your home and help us light up Brown County for the holidays!

Rules and Guidelines

  1. NO CHARGE to enter

  2. Homes must be decorated by December 1st and should be on display through Christmas Day

  3. Judging will occur between December 1st and December 5th. Homes must be lit up each night and until at least 10 pm on these nights (light timers can be used)

  4. Displays will be judged on wow factor and most creative design

  5. Winners will be announced the week of December 5th

  6. Display must be visible from the street

  7. Displays must be family friendly