2026 Christmas Lights & Display Competition

Overview The District Council of Elliston is inviting residents and businesses across the district to take part in the 2026 Christmas Lights & Display Competition. Participants are invited to decorate their homes or businesses with Christmas lights or festive displays for a chance to win a share of $1,000 in prizes. Eligibility Open to residents and businesses located within the District Council of Elliston Prizes and Categories Council is offering a total prize pool of $1,000: Best Private Display (each town group): $100, with one winning private display selected from each of the following three town groups: Elliston/Bramfield/Colton/Sheringa, Lock/Tooligie/Murdinga, and Port Kenny/Venus Bay Best Business Display: $200, awarded to the best Christmas display entered by a business located anywhere within the District Council of Elliston Overall Winner: $500, awarded to the best overall display across the entire district, selected from all entries regardless of whether it is a private or business entry, or a Christmas lights or decorations display How to Apply Entries open: Tuesday, 1 December 2026 Judging date: Monday, 14 December 2026 Entrants must select one of two display types when submitting their entry. Both types are judged against each other for the available prizes. Christmas Lights Display: judged at night to allow the full effect of the lighting to be appreciated Christmas Decorations Display: judged during daylight hours To enter: Choose whether to enter a Christmas Lights Display or Christmas Decorations Display Complete the Christmas Lights & Display Competition Entry Form Submit the completed entry form to Council before judging takes place Have the display ready for judging on Monday, 14 December 2026 Entry forms are available online: https://form.jotform.com/263017918944869 Hard copy entry forms are also available in person from the District Council of Elliston Office or the Elliston Community and Visitor Information Centre. Judging Judging will take place on Monday, 14 December 2026. Christmas Lights Displays will be judged at night, while Christmas Decorations Displays will be judged during the day. Both display types will be considered together when determining the winners of each prize category. Enquiries For further information about the competition or assistance with completing an entry form, contact the District Council of Elliston. Address: 21 Beach Terrace, Elliston SA 5670 More information: https://www.elliston.sa.gov.au/community-information/latest-news/christmas-lights-and-display-competition-2026