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Fill your yard with holiday cheer for Grafton-wide decorating contest

Grafton Celebrates the Holidays may be canceled this year due to the pandemic, but a town wide decorating contest is designed to light up the holiday spirit.

Grafton Recreation is sponsoring the contest, with winners selected in three categories: Best Light Display, Best Decoration Display, and Best Business.

Registration ends November 15. Maps will be made, marked with participating homes and businesses, so Graftonites can view and vote for their favorite. 

Is this sounding like a potential plot for a Hallmark Christmas movie for anyone?

Viewing will be December 5-13. Register here.

OFFICIAL ENTRY RULES

1. All entry forms are due by Sunday, November 15, 2020 by 11:59pm.

2. Light displays must be lit during all contest viewing dates and times. December 5 – 13 from 5:00-8:00 PM.

3. Displays may consist of any winter holiday or theme.

4. Addresses must be in Grafton.

5. By entering this contest, you are agreeing to have your address on the map and on the list of addresses for advertising purposes of this contest online and in newspapers .Photographs will be taken of your home or business display for the contest and shared online and in newspapers.  If you win, your name or business name will be announced as a winner of this contest online and in newspapers.

6. By entering this contest, you agree and acknowledge that the Town of Grafton, Grafton Recreation Department and all its agents and volunteers are fully harmless for any and all losses that you may incur as a result of participating in this contest.

7. There are three categories for entry displays to choose from, with one winner per category:

  • BEST LIGHT DISPLAY (for night viewing)
  • BEST DECORATION DISPLAY (lawn/house decorations for day viewing)
  • BEST BUSINESS DISPLAY (lights or decorations)

The public will judge via Social Media. Vote ends Dec. 13, 2020 and winners will be announced Dec. 15.