The Maclean District Business Chamber is thrilled to announce the Best Dressed Christmas Shop Windows Competition as part of our Enchanted Christmas Fair.
This festive competition invites local businesses to encourage Christmas Spirit by decorating their shop windows in the most creative and enchanting way possible. The competition is a wonderful opportunity for businesses to engage with the community, attract visitors, and enhance the magical atmosphere of the holiday season.
Key Details
Theme
Enchanted Christmas
Who Can Enter
All businesses (with a shop front) within the Maclean District
Entry Fee & Prizes
Entry is FREE with $500 awarded to the winner!
Voting Criteria
To be eligible for the competition, your decorations must be within our Enchanted Christmas theme. This means: Creativity and originality, Visual impact, Use of festive elements and theme adherence as well as overall appeal to passers by. See below for more info.
Dates to Remember
Registration Deadline: November 15th 2024
Display Deadline: December 1st 2024
Voting Period: December 1st - Friday 13th 2024
Winners Announcement: Friday 13th December at the Enchanted Christmas Fair
Register your business
Complete the online form below to register your business. Entries must be registered by the 15th of November with judging to take place between the 1st and 13th of December 2024
What we're looking for & how to vote.
The competition will be voted by the public via QR code/our website with grand prize awarded to the top voted house! All participating businesses will receive recognition and promotion through the Chamber’s marketing channels where appropriate. We look forward to seeing the Maclean District light up with festive spirit and creativity. Let’s make this holiday season truly magical!
An Enchanted Christmas theme typically evokes a magical, whimsical, and wonder-filled atmosphere, blending traditional holiday elements with a touch of fantasy or fairy-tale charm. Here’s what it might encompass:
1. Magical Elements: Think twinkling lights, sparkling decorations, and glowing ornaments that create a sense of enchantment. Things like glowing lanterns, shimmering icicles, or even illusionary snow can enhance the magical feel.
2. Winter Wonderland: Snowflakes, frosted pine trees, snowmen, and wintery scenes that bring the beauty of winter to life, even in warmer climates. A snowy, frosty aesthetic adds to the enchantment.
3. Fairy-Tale Creatures and Characters: Incorporating elements like fairies, elves, reindeer, or other whimsical creatures brings a storybook quality to the theme. Santa’s workshop with magical helpers or enchanted forests with woodland creatures could be examples.
4. Whimsical Color Schemes: While traditional Christmas colors of red, green, and gold can still be used, the enchanted theme often blends in soft pastels (pinks, icy blues), metallics (silver, rose gold), and iridescent finishes to give everything a dream-like glow.
5. Timeless Holiday Symbols with a Twist: Traditional Christmas symbols—such as stars, wreaths, or stockings—might be presented in an imaginative or unexpected way, creating a sense of wonder. For instance, a Christmas tree could be decorated with twinkling fairy lights and magical ornaments like enchanted clocks or glowing crystals.
In short, an Enchanted Christmas theme is about creating a magical, storybook-like atmosphere where fantasy and holiday traditions meet, making the season feel even more special and otherworldly.