Festival of Lights

Decorating Contest & Spirit Map

Important Dates

Friday, November 27th Thursday
Contest registration & Spirit Map submissions open

Thursday, December 10th
Contest registration closes

Friday, December 11th
Spirit Map goes live & *public voting begins

TBD
*Jury scoring

Saturday, December 19th
*Public voting & Spirit Map submissions close

Sunday, December 20th
*Winners announced & trophy pickup begins

Monday, December 21st
Second & final Spirit Map update

Wednesday, December 23rd
*Final day for winner trophy pickup

Friday, December 25th
Merry Christmas
🎄

Sunday, January 3rd
Last day to view the Spirit Map online. Note, some homes may take their displays down prior to this
.

*A minimum of 12 contestants must enter by the close of registration for the contest to take place. If fewer than 12 enter, there will be no voting or awards, but the Spirit Map will still be published.

Contest & Map Rules

Previous Year Winners

2025

2025 Festival of Lights Winners

2024

2024 Festival of Lights Winners

2023

2023 Festival of Lights Winners

About the Contests

Hi guys, it's me, Dawn! I organize both the Haunt Your Home & the Festival of Lights contests every year. They are actually the main reason I started this website in the first place. The contests are not affiliated with or sponsored by anyone but me.

Thanks for joining in and helping make the neighborhood so much fun each year!