From Rosewood Services
For those planning to participate in the Seventh Annual Christmas Window Decorating Contest, this is a reminder to get your entry forms turned in by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2 for your chance to win cash prizes. There is no fee to participate, but contestants are responsible for providing their own decorating materials and supplies.
People can submit their applications online at SantasAroundTheWorld.com/Window-Contest or interested participants can contact SantasAroundTheWorld@gmail.com, 620-792-2536 to request an application.
Now in its seventh year, the contest once again offers $3,000 in prize money, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor who hopes the event will showcase downtown Great Bend and strengthen its reputation as "The Christmas City."
The grand prize for “Best Overall Window” is $1,000, while four “Runner-Up” awards will each receive $500. Window displays must be completed by noon Nov. 23. Winners will be announced Dec. 11 through local media outlets.
Contest boundaries extend from 10th Street to 18th Street and from Williams Street to Kansas Avenue in Great Bend.
Downtown business owners are encouraged to enter their storefronts into the contest, while individuals interested in decorating may also participate. Participants without access to a storefront may be paired with an available vacant downtown window, based on availability. Independent decorators may also work directly with participating business owners.
The Christmas Window Decorating Contest is organized by the Rosewood Roots & Wings Santa Committee, which also oversees Santas Around the World, the multicultural holiday exhibit that opens each Christmas season in downtown Great Bend.