The Holiday Planter Contest is back! After several years on hiatus, the City of Springfield is excited to welcome back this festive event, and the best part—entry is free!
On behalf of the City of Springfield, the Department of Public Works, and the Mayor’s Office, we thank you for your interest in this opportunity to showcase your creativity and talents. As we reintroduce this beloved tradition, we aim to keep the rules simple while encouraging everyone to be as creative as possible.
How it works: Each participant or group will be assigned a downtown planter. With a total of 219 planters available, they will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants can decorate their assigned planters November 16- November 29. If you would like a planter near your business, group, or non-profit, you may make a request when registering.
Contest Rules:
Registration: Complete the form before a planter can be assigned.
Safety: No fire hazards (e.g., candles) are allowed.
Size: Decorations must not exceed 2 feet in height.
Content: No explicit language, sexual content, or drug references are permitted.
Durability: Decorations must be weather-resistant, and participants are responsible for any repairs.
Planter Care: No permanent alterations to City property are allowed.
Neutrality: No political statements or endorsements are permitted.
Promotion: You may incorporate or promote your business, group, or non-profit within the display.
Ownership: Decorations remain the property of the participant. The City is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Entry Cards: Two entry cards will be provided; one must be displayed with your planter, and the other kept by the participant.
Decorating Period: Participants may decorate their planters between Saturday, November 16th, and Friday, November 29th.
Judging: Judging will take place from November 30th to December 9th, with first, second, and third place awarded by the Holiday Planter Committee.
We can't wait to see the creativity and holiday spirit this contest will bring to downtown Springfield! Happy decorating!