2024 Deck the Door Contest
​The Bristol Christmas Festival Committee is excited to announce that the theme of the 2024 Deck the Door Contest is
A PATRIOTIC & VETERANS CHRISTMAS*​​
*Participation in the theme is not mandatory for entering, but encouraged.
Bristol's VFW Post 237
The dedicated members of VFW Post 237 exemplify the true spirit of service, having honorably served our country and continuing to give back to their community every day. Their commitment to addressing both the financial and emotional needs of local residents is commendable. Whether it’s through selling poppies to fund services, aiding with all benefits and claim interactions for vets, assisting families in need with meals and support following a veteran's funeral, these heroes are always ready to lend helping hand. We are grateful for their unwavering dedication and the positive impact they have on our community.
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VFW Post 237 exemplifies true dedication and service, running the Memorial Day and 4th of July Patriotic Exercises while maintaining veteran memorials and monuments. Their commitment extends to assisting individuals in need of surgery, aftercare products, or access ramps, all without seeking public recognition or praise. This selfless spirit mirrors the same values they upheld during their military service. The Bristol Christmas Festival is honored to recognize VFW Post 237 as the 2024 Spirit of Christmas honorees.​​
JUDGING CATEGORIES
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Residential Door
2
Residential Yard
3
Business Front
Get your garland, lights, and tinsel ready...
from the top of the porch to the top of the wall,
decorate, decorate, decorate all!
SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Sunday, December 8
JUDGING PERIOD
Monday, December 9 - Friday, December 13
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
AT THE SNOWFLAKE RAFFLE
Sunday, December 15
Decorating Contest Rules
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HAVE FUN!
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Participation is open to all residents and businesses within the boundaries of the Town of Bristol.
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Participation & ENTRY IS FREE.
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Committee members of the Bristol Christmas Festival Committee are not eligible to win.
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Applications must be received by no later than 8:00 pm on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
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Judging will be focused on either YARD, DOOR or BUSINESS FRONT depending on which category you enter (via the Google Form)
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Judging will be done from outside the home/business.
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All entries agree to have their home photographed by the Bristol Christmas Festival Committee photographer and posted on the website.
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Participants agree there will be no compensation for any postings or publications.
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Judging criteria will include the following:
• CREATIVITY
• HOLIDAY SPIRIT
• INNOVATION
• UNIQUNESS -
Judging will be done from Monday, December 9 through Friday December 13, 2024 from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
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All decorations, lights etc. need to be displayed in their entirety during the time when judging will take place.
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No additional lights, decorations etc. can be added after the Judging period has begun.
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Winners will be announced in-person during the Snowflake Raffle on TBD December 2024.
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Winners receive a yard sign to be proudly displayed in their yard, a year's worth of bragging rights, PLUS a 2024 Official Ornament, and a $25 gift certificate to a local Bristol business.
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Remember Rule #1!