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Carlsbad Village Holiday Window Decorating Contest

We are at it again! With the help of the downtown Carlsbad businesses, we are looking forward to spreading holiday cheer and transforming Carlsbad Village into a dazzling winter wonderland! The 2024 Carlsbad Village Window Decorating Contest, generously sponsored by Carlsbad Magazine, invites Village businesses to showcase their creativity and festive spirit. It’s a fantastic opportunity to attract visitors and celebrate the magic of the season.

Key Dates

Sign-Up Deadline: Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Window Decoration Deadline: Wednesday, December 4, 2024

While we hope all Village businesses will have their windows decorated and on display by our Small Business Saturday celebration on November 30th, when hundreds of people will be downtown supporting our Mainstreet merchants, the final deadline is December 4th in order to be put on the People's Choice Award Ballot. Remember, the sooner windows are on display, the longer the community can enjoy them!

Voting Period: December 6 - December 16, 2024

The public can vote for the People's Choice Award, on this website, for 10 days starting December 6th. Voting for the Best Holiday Window 2024 and the Kid's Favorite will be done December 14th-16th. Winners will be announced in CVA's December 18th eNewsletter and on their website as well.

Awards

Participating businesses will be eligible for the following awards:

People’s Choice Award: Voted on by the public.

Kid’s Favorite Award: Selected by the Boys & Girls Club.

Best Holiday Window 2024: Chosen by an awesome panel of Carlsbad judges.

Prizes

Winners will receive:

• A feature write-up with photos in the January/February edition of Carlsbad Magazine, along with social media coverage and a discounted ad package.

• A feature write-up with photos on the Carlsbad Village Association website along with dedicated Instagram and Facebook posts with images.

How to Participate

1. Sign Up: Complete the quick, easy sign-up form to have your business officially entered.

ENTER MY BUSINESS!

2. Get Creative: Plan and decorate your windows to capture the festive spirit in the best way possible.

3. Promote: Encourage your customers and visitors to vote for your display!

Contact Information

For questions or more details, feel free to reach out to events@carlsbad-village.com.

Let’s join together to light up Carlsbad Village this holiday season! Sign up now and let your creativity shine!