*Holiday Window Decorating Contest 2026

Commercial and Residential Entries invited!

Join us as we celebrate the 111th anniversary of a Community Christmas Tree in downtown Harbor Springs. This year's decorating theme is "Storybook Holidays"

2026 Harbor Springs Holiday Window Decorating Contest
Theme: Storybook Holidays
Presented by the Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce
Get ready to deck the windows and spread holiday cheer! All Harbor Springs businesses are invited to participate in this year’s Holiday Window Decorating Contest with the theme: "Storybook Holidays"

Important Dates:

• Decorations must be up by: Monday, November 23, 2026
• Winners Announced: Saturday, November 28 at 6:00 pm at the 111th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

1. Theme: Windows must include elements inspired by Holiday Storybooks - think 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, The Polar Express, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and more! Get creative!
2. Participation is open to all Harbor Springs storefront businesses.
3. Windows must be decorated by Monday, November 23rd to be eligible for judging.
4. Creativity counts! Judges will be looking for originality, holiday spirit, use of theme, and overall incorporation of product or service.
5. Winners will be announced live during the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 28th at 6:00 pm.
6. 1 prize will be awarded in each of the following categories: 

• ​Best use of theme
• Most creative
• Best use of product or service

• Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
• Between The Covers
• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
• Elizabeth Blair Fine Pearls
• L’Esprit + Elle
• Irish Marine
• Keller Williams Northern Michigan Horizon
• Pierson's Grille & Spirits