Hinton Drive still holds the Santa Street title, but the crown is up for grabs again as the search for Gunnedah Shire’s most spectacular Christmas displays gets under way.
Entries are now open for Gunnedah Shire Council’s annual Christmas Lights Competition, with six categories to choose from:
- Best Decorated House – winner receives a $200 Gunny Money card
- Best Farm Gate or Paddock Display – winner receives a $250 Gunny Money card
- Best Display in a Village – winner receives a $150 Gunny Money card
- Santa Street – winners receive a plaque and a $200 Gunny Money gift card
- Judges’ Choice Award – winner receives a $100 Gunny Money gift card
- Most Creative Theme Display – winner receives a $100 Gunny Money gift card
The competition is a great way to kick-start the festive season, according to the shire’s mayor.
“Decorating our businesses, homes, properties, streets and villages is a wonderful way to transform our Shire into a place of colour, sparkle and Christmas spirit and an opportunity to be creative, have some fun and bring smiles to people’s faces,” said Gunnedah Shire Mayor Colleen Fuller.
“I encourage everyone to get involved in this positive community initiative. You might even win a prize!”
Entries close at 12pm on Monday, 7 December.
Judging will take place on Wednesday, 9 December, and Thursday, 10 December, depending on the number of nominations. The Best Farm Gate or Paddock Display category will be judged during daylight hours on Tuesday, 8 December.
Winners will be presented with their prizes in The Smithurst forecourt on Monday, 14 December, at 5.30pm.
To read the terms and conditions and enter the competition, visit www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au/christmaslightscomp.
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