Holiday Home Decorating Contest

Event Date: 
Thursday, December 1, 2022 - 8:00am

2022 Holiday Home Decorating Contest

The Adams Events Planning Committee is happy to announce that the Holiday Home Decorating Contest is back again this year!

Entry Application Period:  Monday, November 21 through Friday, December 2, 2022

Judging Period:  Friday, December 9 through Saturday, December 10, 2022

Winners Announced:  Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Please read these rules and instructions and if you have any questions contact Town Hall @ 413-743-8300 Ext. 176 or 177.  Entry applications are available on-line at the link below.

Participation is open to all residents within the boundaries of the Town of Adams.

Entry is free, no cost or fees apply.

Entry Applications must be received no later than 5 pm on Friday, December 2, 2022.

A map will be created with all participants and posted on-line Wednesday, December 7, 2022.  The community is encouraged to drive around and view all the entries and cast a vote using the on-line app.  

Contest is for exterior decorations only, including decorations in windows that are visible from the exterior.  Judging will be done from outside the residence only and from the street; community members are not to enter the property to view back or side yards.   

Judging will be done from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10, 2022.  The on-line app will be open until 10 pm on December 10 for community members to cast their votes.  A Judging Panel will choose 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.  The community will choose the Community Choice winner. 

Holiday Home Decorating participants should ensure that all lights, animations and decorations are in place and activated for the judging periods on both nights.

Three prizes will be awarded:  One 1st prize - $75.00 Gift Card to the Adams Hometown Market, One 2nd prize - $50.00 Gift Card to the Adams Hometown Market and One 3rd prize - $25.00 Gift Card to the Adams Hometown Market.  The Community Choice award winner will receive a gift card.

Winners will be contacted by telephone and announced through a Press Release.

Be creative, be festive, have fun and be safe!