2020 Holiday Lighting Contest

2020 Contest Guidelines

Purpose

To stimulate and enhance a sense of community by rewarding residents that go above-and-beyond in decorating their home for the winter holiday season. Award guidelines will be established by the Special Events and Parks Commission and approved by the Board of Trustees for the Village of Carpentersville.

Contest Rules

Previous Winner Eligibility
Residents who won 1^st Place in a category in 2019 are not eligible to win in that same category in 2020. 1^st Place winners in 2019 must compete in a different category.

Carpentersville residents only are encouraged to participate, including previous winners.
Decorations must be visible from the roadway.
Last day to submit an online entry form is Sunday, December 6^th, 2020.
Decorations for the contest must be available and lit up on December 18^th, 19^th, and 20^th between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. for judging.
Contest winners will be notified on December 22^nd, 2020.
Prize placement (1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd) will be announced and awarded at the Village Board meeting on January 19^th, 2020 at 7 p.m. (due to Covid regulations, prizes will be delivered or mailed to home).

In addition, there will be a Facebook contest with a photo and address for residents to vote on. The household with the most likes will win the contest and be removed from the original category they entered to be fair to other contestants.

Awards

1^st Prize: $500 gift certificate
2^nd Prize: $250 gift certificate
3^rd Prize: $100 gift certificate

Registration

Online registration will be accepted Monday, November 23^th, 2020 thru Sunday, December 6^th, 2020.

Previous Lighting Contest Winners & Presentations

Additional Information

For questions about the program or help with the application process, please email Michelle Clifton, Public Works Administrative Assistant.

2020 Holiday Lighting Contest