Residential lights contest deadline is December 2
Decorating for the holidays? The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has a prize for that. The chamber sponsors a residential holiday lighting contest to help spread the Blaze of Lights spirit throughout the village.
$1000 in Chamber Bucks will be awarded in 2022. There will be five categories this year each with a $200 prize. They are:
Best Overall
Best Lights
Best Decorations
Mayor’s Choice *
Chamber Choice *
To be considered for the Best Overall, Best Lights, and Best Decorations categories, an email including your name, address and phone number must be sent to [email protected] with the subject line “Residential Lights” or by mail to Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 142, Bluffton, OH 45817 by December 2nd.
* The Mayor’s Choice and Chamber Choice categories may be awarded to a non-registered residence.
All entries must ready for judging by December 5.
Residential holiday lighting contest prizes are awarded in "Bluffton Bucks," Bluffton chamber gift certificates, which may be used at Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce member business.
The contest is open to any residence inside the Bluffton village limits. Entries will be highlighted on print and digital maps. For more information, contact Jim Enneking at (419) 369-2985.
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