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City of Kingsland: 2023 Home for the Holidays Festive Lights Decorating Contest

  1. This is the place to register for the Kingsland's Holiday Lights Decorating Contest. Fill in the boxes below and click the submit button to enter into the contest.

    Be Merry, Be Bright, Make Your House A Holiday Delight

    The City of Kingsland Invites You to Join Us for Our 2nd Annual “Home for The Holidays” Holiday Lights Decorating Contest hosted by the Mayor and City Council members!

    We are looking for the most festive outdoor holiday light decorations in Kingsland! Kingsland’s 2nd Annual “Home For The Holidays” holiday lights decorating contest launches this November. Residents and business owners alike are encouraged to show their festive spirit by dusting off those holiday decorations and untangling those holiday lights. The holidays are made for celebrating! 

    There is no cost to participate but registration is required.

    Judging is based on creative design, use of lighting, accents and curbside appeal. Judging will take place on the evenings Dec 1 – 25 between 5PM - 10PM.

    Participation is FREE and open to the first 50 registrants on a first-come, first-served basis. 

    Contest and award guidelines will be established by the City of Kingsland and approved by the City Manager.      

  2. Home for the Holiday Lights Flyer 2023
  3. Guidelines and Categories

    2023 Contest Guidelines

    • Only residences and businesses within the City of Kingsland city limits are eligible. 
    • Registrations will be accepted between November 1st - 30th, 2023  by 5PM. There is no registration fee required to participate and registration is open to the first 50 registrants on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • Entries will receive a yard sign to display their unique voting number.
    • Official judges will determine category winners, except for People’s Choice Award. All entries will be voted on for the People's Choice Award via Google Form voting.
    • Entries will be judged on attractiveness, creativity and scale of holiday-themed decor on the exterior of a property. Entries will be judged from the curb; decorations must be visible from the roadway. Judges will not enter private property.
    • Decorations must comply with City of Kingsland ordinances and housing codes including loud noise violations.  Decorations should be tasteful and kid-friendly. All homeowners should be respectful of their neighbors when participating in this contest.
    • The City of Kingsland reserves the right to deny any registration for any reason. 
    • The decisions of the judging committee are final.
    • The addresses and photos of all participants will be made public and used for promotional purposes.
    • Judging will take place between Wednesday, December 1st thru Monday, December 25th, 2023. Decorations must be on from 5:00PM until 10:00PM on these evenings.

    Categories

    1. The Mayor & Council’s Favorite: The most coveted award! BRAG ON!
    2. Merry & Bright: Bling it on! This category is all about the lights!
    3. Incredible Inflatables: Whose house has the most hot air? We'll be the judge!
    4. Best Business Holiday Spirit: Is your business over-the-top with holiday cheer? We can't wait to see! 
    5. People’s Choice (Voting Contest)

    Prizes

    The prize bounties will be announced soon! Bragging rights included, of course.

    Purpose

    The purpose of this program is to stimulate and enhance a sense of community and cheer by recognizing residents and businesses that go above-and-beyond in decorating their home for the holiday season.

     

    For questions, contact: Tonya Harvey, tharvey@KingslandGeorgia.com, 912-729-2848

  4. Category*

    The contest is open to City of Kingsland residents and businesses only.  Select a category for your entry.

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  6. Participation Permission and Release Waiver*

    By submitting your registration and clicking below:

    • You agree to allow the City of Kingsland to photograph and publicize your address in promotional media. 
    • You agree to assume full liability for any injury or loss to yourself or your property and from any cause whatsoever resulting from or caused by your entry into and promotional media associated with this contest. 
    • You expressly release the City of Kingsland and any of their representatives from any and all liability whatsoever, or any loss of injury. The organizers and sponsors accept no responsibility for damage, injury, or theft which may occur as a result of your entry. 
    • You agree and understand that decorations must comply with City of Kingsland ordinances and housing codes including loud noise violations. 
    • You agree that decorations will be tasteful and kid-friendly. All homeowners should be respectful of their neighbors when participating in this contest. The Holiday Lights Decorating Contest is designed to encourage community spirit. 
    • You understand and accept that the City of Kingsland reserves the right to deny any registration for any reason.
    • You understand and accept that all decisions are final.

    Consent and acceptance of all of the above must be given for contest registration approval.

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