Terms & Conditions
By entering the competition, participating businesses agree to the following conditions:
1. Competition Dates
- Christmas window displays must be in place from Monday 30 November 2026 and remain on display until Friday 1 January 2027.
- Businesses are encouraged to have their Christmas lights switched on throughout the competition period.
2. Window Displays
- Displays must be family-friendly and suitable for public viewing.
- The competition theme is Aussie Country Christmas.
- Businesses are encouraged to be creative and incorporate festive lighting, local content and unique decorations.
3. Judging & Prizes
- The Chamber will award First, Second and Third prizes.
- Winners will be announced at the Christmas Lights Switch-On on Friday 4 December 2026.
- Displays will be judged on:
- Lights
- Aussie Country Christmas theme
- Local content
- Festive flair and uniqueness
4. People's Choice Voting
- People's Choice voting will remain open until Thursday 31 December 2026.
- Participating businesses must display the supplied voting QR code in their window.
- Businesses are encouraged to promote People's Choice voting and advise customers where paper voting forms are available.
- Business owners, employees and representatives of participating businesses are welcome to vote in the People's Choice competition but must not vote for their own business or window display.
5. Entry Authorisation
- The person submitting the entry confirms they are authorised to enter on behalf of the nominated business.
6. Photography & Promotion
- By entering, businesses give permission for photographs of their window displays taken by the Stanthorpe & Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce to be used for promotional purposes, including social media, the Chamber website and other marketing materials.
7. Acceptance of Terms
- Submission of an entry confirms acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.