Holiday Window Display Contest Registration 2023
Make your Storefront Shine this Holiday Season!
Let’s fill the streets with holiday cheer! Decorate your business windows and facades with your best holiday look. Twinkling lights? Glistening snowflakes? Candy canes and gum drops? Choose any theme you wish! This year’s contest is the perfect opportunity to highlight your business and provide beautiful holiday scenery to Charleston.
Businesses will compete within their districts for the People’s Choice Award. A panel of judges will select a city-wide Best in Show.
Contest Schedule:
- October 17 – Registration Opens
- November 21 – Registration Deadline
- November 23 – Window Displays must be complete by end of day
- November 24 – People’s Choice Voting Begins
- December 12 – People’s Choice Voting Ends
- December 14 – All Winners Announced
Award Categories:
- People’s Choice Award: Downtown, East End, Kanawha City, South Hills/Bridge Road, West Side
- Best in Show
Guidelines:
- Contest is FREE of charge.
- Registration closes on November 21. If you are not registered by that date, you will not be eligible for the People’s Choice or Best in Show Awards.
- Each Registered participant will receive a sign to place in their window with the QR code for public voting (8.5″x11″ – sign size)
- Displays must be completed by the end of the day on November 23.
- Lights, movement and unusual materials are encouraged.
