Show Off Your Christmas Spirit

Let's make this a Christmas season to remember! Unleash your creativity, bring the kind of Christmas magic that gets the whole town talking, and get ready to claim your bragging rights. Christmas comes only once a year, so dream big, go all out, and make it spectacular. Did we mention cash prizes?

Homes for the Holidays

Your holiday decorations could be the reason someone takes the long way home. Let your Christmas creativity shine bright, from dazzling lights and elaborate holiday scenes to the simple decorations and heartfelt traditions. Whether you go all out or keep it classic, every display adds to the magic of Christmas. Enter your home, share your holiday spirit, and give your decorations a chance to take the stage!

How to enter the Home Decorating Contest:

Your residence must be located within the Brookville Area School District.
Submit one photo of your own outdoor holiday decorations. Photos must be of your own residence.
Please ensure no people appear in the submitted photo.
Email your photo to BrookvilleHolidays@gmail.com.
Include your name, address, and contact phone number in your email. Your name and phone number will not be shared publicly.

Entry Deadline: December 13, 2026

Online Voting: December 17-31, 2026

Winner Announced: January 1, 2027 - Residence with the most votes will win a $200 cash prize.

Ugly Sweaters

The louder, the tackier, the more outrageous, the better! Pull out your most gloriously ugly Christmas sweater, get creative, and show off your holiday style. Whether it’s a DIY masterpiece or a sweater that should never have been made, we want to see it!

How to enter the Ugly Sweater Contest:

Stop by the Brookville Chamber (237 Main Street) on Friday, November 27th, between 9am-4pm to have your contest photo taken.
Missed the daytime photo? We can take care of that for you in Town Square at 5pm.
Join us in Santa's parade! Wear your ugly sweater and show it off in the parade. (Optional, but encouraged!) Meetup: Penn Highlands Healthcare at Home parking lot (298 Main Street) at 6:50pm.

Voting: November 28th-December 1st

Winners Announced: December 2nd - Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place

Main Street Businesses

The Main Street Window Decorating Contest is a chance to let your creativity give shoppers and holiday visitors another reason to slow down and get reacquainted with Historic Downtown Brookville. Create a window that captures the wonder of Christmas, fuels a little friendly competition, and gives your storefront a chance to be the one everyone remembers.

How to enter the Main Street Window Decorating Contest:

Main Street businesses: Register with the Brookville Holiday Association by November 25th to participate.
Complete your holiday window before November 27th.
Display the provided QR code in your window so visitors know you're participating and can scan to vote.

Voting: November 27 - December 24

Photography & Media Disclaimer

Photography and video recording may take place during the Brookville Christmas Kick-Off Celebration. Images captured at public event activities may be used by the Brookville Holiday Association, event sponsors, local media, and community members for promotional, news, and social media purposes.

By submitting a photo to any of the contests, entrants grant the Brookville Holiday Association permission to use, reproduce, publish, and share the submitted photo for promotional and publicity purposes. Entrants acknowledge that submitted photos may be shared by local media and community members. Entrants are responsible for obtaining permission from any identifiable individuals shown in their submitted photos.