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2026 Christmas Lights & Display Competition
Let's light up the Elliston District this Christmas!
The District Council of Elliston is inviting residents and businesses across the district to get into the festive spirit and take part in the 2026 Christmas Lights & Display Competition!
Whether you enjoy decorating your home with colourful Christmas lights or creating a festive display filled with Christmas cheer, this is your opportunity to showcase your creativity, brighten our towns and communities, and be in the running to win some fantastic prizes.
The competition encourages residents and businesses to come together, celebrate the festive season and help spread Christmas cheer throughout the district.
With $1,000 in prizes available, there's plenty of reason to get involved!
Competition Details
Entries from: Tuesday, 1 December 2026
Judging date: Monday, 14 December 2026
Who can enter: Residents and businesses located within the District Council of Elliston.
Two Ways to Enter
Participants can choose one of two display types when entering the competition:
Christmas Lights Display
Showcase your festive spirit with a creative arrangement of Christmas lights. These entries will be judged at night to allow the full effect of the lighting to be appreciated.
Christmas Decorations Display
Create a festive display using Christmas decorations, ornaments and other creative features. These entries will be judged during daylight hours.
Entrants must select one display type when submitting their entry. Both types will be judged against each other for the available prizes.
Prizes and Categories
Council is offering a total prize pool of $1,000, recognising outstanding Christmas displays across the district.
$100 – Best Private Display (Each Town Group)
One winning private display will be selected from each of the following three town groups:
- Elliston / Bramfield / Colton / Sheringa
- Lock / Tooligie / Murdinga
- Port Kenny / Venus Bay
Each winning display will receive $100.
$200 – Best Business Display
Awarded to the best Christmas display entered by a business located anywhere within the District Council of Elliston.
$500 – Overall Winner
The major prize of $500 will be awarded to the best overall display across the entire district, selected from all entries.
This award recognises the standout display of the competition, regardless of whether it is a private or business entry, or a Christmas lights or decorations display.
How to Enter
Getting involved is easy!
- Choose whether you would like to enter a Christmas Lights Display or Christmas Decorations Display.
- Complete the Christmas Lights & Display Competition Entry Form.
- Submit your completed entry form to Council.
- Have your display ready for judging on Monday, 14 December 2026.
Entry forms are available:
- Online: https://form.jotform.com/263017918944869
- In person: Hard copies are available from the District Council of Elliston Office or the Elliston Community and Visitor Information Centre.
Please ensure your entry form is submitted before judging takes place.
Judging Information
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.
Entrants are encouraged to consider the overall presentation, creativity and festive spirit of their displays.
Why Get Involved?
The Christmas Lights & Display Competition is a wonderful opportunity to bring some festive cheer to our communities and celebrate the creativity of residents and local businesses.
Whether you're decorating for the first time or continuing a family Christmas tradition, every display contributes to making our district a welcoming and festive place for residents and visitors to enjoy.
Council encourages everyone to get involved and help make this Christmas a memorable one across the Elliston district.
Let's make our towns and communities shine bright this Christmas!
Further Information
For further information about the competition or assistance with completing an entry form, please contact the District Council of Elliston.
District Council of Elliston
21 Beach Terrace, Elliston SA 5670
Website: www.elliston.sa.gov.au