Ludington Area Festival of Lights 🎄 Christmas Tree Decorating Contest Rules
Update: All trees have been spoke for. Now, it’s time for the community to vote starting the 27th at the Mason County Fairgrounds and runs through December 29th.
We’re excited to provide each participant with a Christmas tree 🎄 and the necessary electricity 💡 to keep it shining bright! The best part? You don’t have to worry about maintenance—we’ll handle all tree care throughout the drive-thru display season at the fairgrounds. Electricity will be available for each tree, but to help us avoid a large electric bill, we recommend using LED lights 🌟.
- Eligibility: The Christmas Tree Decorating Contest is open to individuals or families with a separate $1,000 contest for non-profit organizations. Businesses promotional themes are prohibited. Limit one entry per household or organization.
- Decorations and Weather-Readiness: You’ll need to provide all decorations for your tree. This is your chance to showcase your creativity 🎨, so make it personal to your family or group! Please ensure that all decorations can withstand winter weather ❄️, including rain 🌧️, snow, and high winds 💨, and that they are securely attached to the trees using wire ties to prevent them from blowing away. We ask that all decorations be in good taste, suitable for a family-friendly event, and that they hang securely on the tree without additional support. If you would like to use props that are not hung directly on the tree, please ensure they do not extend more than 3 feet from the edge of the tree. The Festival of Lights team reserves the right to remove any decorations that don’t meet these criteria.
- Tree Identification: Each decorated tree will be assigned a number 🔢 for voting purposes, so all voting remains private and fair.
- Most Important Rule… HAVE FUN! 🎉
Decorating Procedures
- Decorating Dates: Trees will be available for decoration from November 23rd through November 25th, 2024, between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. each day. Look for your assigned tree number and begin decorating! If assistance is needed, please reach out to our team members at the fairgrounds.
- Display Duration: All trees will remain on display through the Ludington Area Festival of Lights drive-thru 🚗✨ from November 27th through December 29th, 2024. Decorations should be removed by participants between December 30th, 2024, and January 5th, 2025. Decorations left on trees after this period will be donated to the Ludington Area Festival of Lights 🎁.
Judging and Voting
- Voting: The public is invited to vote 🗳️ on their favorite tree by number as they drive through the Festival of Lights. Voting is free, and each visitor can participate.
- Prize: The tree with the most votes will win a $1,000 prize 💰 for the decorating family or group! The winner will be announced shortly after the event ends, and they will be notified by phone or email.
- Publicity: Winners, participants, and photos of the decorated trees may be featured 📸 on our website and social media channels as part of our event promotions.
We’d love to have you be a part of this magical experience ✨ and help make this holiday season one to remember. Let us know if you’re in and ready to join the Ludington Area Festival of Lights Christmas Tree Decorating Contest! 🎄🌟
Warm regards,
The Ludington Area Festival of Lights Team