Show off your Christmas spirit by entering the City of Jackson's 3rd Annual Residential & Commercial Christmas Lights Competition - "THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW!"
(RESIDENTIAL Entry Form is separate. See City website for that link)

1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Winners will be chosen by the public, and awards will be presented to the Top 3 winners (donated by private sponsors) to proudly display on your wall, with accompanying bragging rights!

In addition, members of Jackson City Council will be choosing one "BEST OF SHOW" winner in this category, who will be awarded the inaugural "Spirit of Jackson Commercial Christmas Award" Best of Show trophy!

Entry Form is NOW OPEN and will CLOSE on Friday, November 20th at midnight. Please read CONTEST GUIDELINES & KEY DATES below, then fill out and submit Entry Form.


GUIDELINES & KEY DATES, MARK YOUR CALENDAR -
  • Open to all commercial businesses located within the city limits of Jackson, California.
  • Decorations must be in good taste and appropriate for all audiences.
  • 11/20 - Deadline to enter COMMERCIAL competition category & submit Entry Form. Competition limited to first fifty (50) entries.
  • 11/27 - Deadline to have your outdoor lights display finished & ready for judging. All light displays and decorations must be visible from the street. Public judging will begin, the public will be judging all contestants.
  • 11/27 & 11/28 - Christmas Delights event, bringing visitors to Jackson. Please have your outdoor Christmas lights ON every night!
  • Public Voting will be submitted through an online link on the City of Jackson website, using an Interactive Map to navigate participating businesses. Reminder to please keep your Christmas lights ON until at least 10:00 pm, through 12/31 when public voting ends.
  • 12/31 - Public Voting ends at midnight.
  • Members of Jackson City Council will be choosing one "BEST OF SHOW" winner in this category, who will be awarded the inaugural "Spirit of Jackson Christmas Award" Best of Show trophy!
  • 1/11 - 1st thru 3rd Place and Best of Show Winners will be announced & awards will be presented at Jackson City Council meeting. Meeting begins at 6:30 pm, all Finalists please plan to attend.
  • The City reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not comply with these rules.
  • Please notify the City of Jackson if you decide to withdraw from competition, before 11/20. Otherwise, your address will still be shown on the Interactive Map.
JUDGING CRITERIA - Decorations will be judged on the following criteria:
CREATIVITY (originality and inventiveness)
OVERALL APPEARANCE (design, color coordination, and attractiveness)
THEME (consistency with the Christmas or holiday theme)
EFFORT (time and work involved in planning and installation)
Let's have fun and join together as a community to spread joy and cheer this holiday season! To enter, fill out Entry Form below, then click "Submit" when you are finished. If needed, paper entry forms are available at Jackson City Hall (33 Broadway, Jackson), during regular business hours. Thank you for participating!

* By entering this contest, you agree that your address will be publicly listed as an entry for the Christmas Lights Competition. Personal information such as names and contact information will NOT be shared publicly or with any 3rd parties, except as required by law. Your address will be listed and mapped on an interactive public holiday lights map, for voting purposes. Participants agree to have their decorations photographed and published for promotional purposes.

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1. Name of Business:

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2. Business Contact Name(s):

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3. Street Address: (eligible businesses must be located within Jackson city limits)

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5. Phone Number:

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