Windows That Sparkle: Cessnock Business Christmas Window Display Competition


Get into the festive spirit and help light up our community by taking part in WINDOWS THAT SPARKLE: Cessnock Business Christmas Window Display Competition! We’re looking for the most creative, joyful, and eye-catching Christmas window displays in businesses across the Cessnock region.

Three winning businesses will be selected and receive fantastic prizes, including:
1st prize - $500 Visa gift card
2nd prize - $300 Visa gift card
3rd prize - $200 Visa gift card
Mayor's Choice prize - $100 Visa gift card

Whether you’re a small shopfront, a café, an office, or a large retailer, we encourage you to decorate your windows and help spread some Christmas cheer throughout our community!

How to Enter: Click here to complete the entry form and upload a photo of your Christmas window display. Your display can reflect any theme, from classic Christmas traditions to modern, creative or uniquely Cessnock festive flair.

Each entry will be showcased on the Cessnock Christmas Window Gallery below for the community to view all entries.


Important Dates

Competition opens: Monday 17 November
Entries close: Sunday 30 November at 5.00pm
Public voting period: 1-15 December
Winners announced: 18 December


Terms and Conditions: By entering the competition, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Entry. Submitted photos may be used for display, archiving, publicity, and/or promotional purposes. Window displays must be located within the Cessnock Local Government Area.


We can’t wait to see Cessnock shine bright with festive creativity this Christmas!


Get into the festive spirit and help light up our community by taking part in WINDOWS THAT SPARKLE: Cessnock Business Christmas Window Display Competition! We’re looking for the most creative, joyful, and eye-catching Christmas window displays in businesses across the Cessnock region.

Three winning businesses will be selected and receive fantastic prizes, including:
1st prize - $500 Visa gift card
2nd prize - $300 Visa gift card
3rd prize - $200 Visa gift card
Mayor's Choice prize - $100 Visa gift card

Whether you’re a small shopfront, a café, an office, or a large retailer, we encourage you to decorate your windows and help spread some Christmas cheer throughout our community!

How to Enter: Click here to complete the entry form and upload a photo of your Christmas window display. Your display can reflect any theme, from classic Christmas traditions to modern, creative or uniquely Cessnock festive flair.

Each entry will be showcased on the Cessnock Christmas Window Gallery below for the community to view all entries.


Important Dates

Competition opens: Monday 17 November
Entries close: Sunday 30 November at 5.00pm
Public voting period: 1-15 December
Winners announced: 18 December


Terms and Conditions: By entering the competition, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Entry. Submitted photos may be used for display, archiving, publicity, and/or promotional purposes. Window displays must be located within the Cessnock Local Government Area.


We can’t wait to see Cessnock shine bright with festive creativity this Christmas!

Page last updated: 20 Nov 2025, 11:05 AM