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Window Decorating Contest

Let’s ignite some friendly and enjoyable competition among our businesses!

Join in the spirit of fun and Dutch culture by creating a captivating and lively window display for your business! Participate in the 4th annual Touch of Dutch Window Decorating Contest and let’s collectively generate excitement for the upcoming Touch of Dutch events on August 9th. This contest offers a fantastic opportunity to attract more visitors to your business during the festival period and take pride in the joyous and festive atmosphere of our charming town.

Our objective is to entice shoppers to explore our town, indulge in a delightful door-to-door shopping experience, and ignite their enthusiasm to return for the Touch of Dutch Festival & Parade on Saturday, August 10th.

Be prepared for your customers to revel in the growing anticipation!

Contest Schedule:

Registration Deadline: July 27, 2025
Completion of Displays: July 27, 2025
Judging: July 27-July 31, 2025 (displays must be up until August 10 to be eligible to win the prize)
Winner Notification: by August 15, 2024

The Touch of Dutch Committee will judge the event again this year, with the final approval of the Chamber Board of Directors.

Winner will enjoy one-year membership to the DeMotte Chamber of Commerce and delightful treats for your entire staff.

The winner will be announced to all DeMotte Chamber members through an email and showcased on Facebook.

Below is a registration form used to enter the contest. Please make sure to read the rules and if you have any questions, email or call the Chamber at info@demottechamber.org or text 219-405-6840.

Business Window Decorating Contest Registration

Business Name *

Business Address* *

Address Line 1

City

State

Zip Code

*Address where decorated window will be on display

Contact Name *

First

Last

Contact Email *

Phone Number *

Do you receive texts to this phone? *

Business Facebook page

We will tag your business from the Touch of Dutch Facebook page for this contest

Window Decorating Contest Rules

Eligibility

a. The window decorating contest is open to all businesses within a 10 mile radius from Spencer Park in DeMotte.
b. You do not need to be a DeMotte Chamber of Commerce member.

Entry

a. Businesses must submit their entry through this online form or email info@demottechamber.org for a paper entry form.
b. It does not cost anything to enter.

Window Decoration Requirements

a. You must maintain your display from July 27th through August 10th to be eligible to win.
b. Your display must be in your business window(s) and be visible from the street. You are encouraged to decorate throughout your store too, but the judging will be for only the street visible window(s).
c. Suggested items and techniques include, but not limited to: decorated posters, window paint, flowers (tulips are always festive), wooden shoes, lights, etc. use your imagination!
d. The theme of all displays is to be Dutch. Incorporating your business model into the Dutch theme is strongly encouraged. Make it fun, make it memorable, make it DUTCH!
e. Get creative with the use of any artistic abilities. Maybe contact the local school art clubs to come out and assist with the decorations!

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