Interested in being a judge? Print your ballot! Send photo of judges ballot to 7607808610 or jlangston@tmo.com or drop off at the housing office by noon on Dec 18th.
2020 MAP OF PARTICIPANTS
Holiday Decorating Contest RULES & INSTRUCTIONS
The annual Festival of Lights Holiday Home Decorating Contest will be held this season with the following dates:
Entry Application Period: 11/23/20 through 12/10/20
Judging Period: 12/16/20 through 12/17/20
Winners Announced: 12/18/20
Please read these rules and instructions and if you have any questions contact Cherry Langston at 760-780-8610 Entry applications are available on-line at villagesatfortirwin.com/events/fol2020
1.Participation is open to all residents of The Villages at Fort Irwin.
2.Entry is free, no cost or fees apply.
3.Employees of The Villages or RCI are not eligible to participate.
4.Entries must be received no later than 3pm on Thursday, December 10, 2020.
5.Contest is for exterior decorations only, including decorations in windows that are visible from the exterior. Judging will be done from outside the residence only.
6.Judging will be based on “curb appeal” as viewed from the street only. Therefore only those decorations located on the street side of the property will be judged (corner lots will be judged from both streets). Judges will not enter the property to view back or side yards.
7.Participants agree to have one or more photos of their decorated residence exterior posted on The Village's Website and/or published in The Village’s newsletter. Participant agrees there will be no compensation of any kind for said posting or publication. Participants agree to allow their address to be listed on the visitation map for other residents' viewing.
8.Judging criteria will include [a] Unique design and creative use of lights and decorations; [b] Storyline or theme; [c] Display and placement of decorations, animated objects, etc.; [d] additional use of sound; and [e] Overall presentation.
9.Judging will be done from 6:00 pm. to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, 12/16/20 and Thursday, 12/17/20. All judging will be completed no later than 8:00 pm on 12/17/20. Judges will comprise of The Villages Employees, ACS Community Mayors, Garrison Leaders, and Resident Volunteers.
10.Resident Volunteer Judges must pick up voting forms no later than 5 pm on 12/16/20 or 12/17/20 and return the ballots no later than 12 pm (noon) the following day.
11.Participants should ensure that all lights, animations, sounds and decorations are in place and activated for the judging periods on both nights.
12.Three "Best Overall" prizes will be awarded: One 1st prize of a digital gift card with a value of $350; one 2nd prize of a digital gift card with a value of $275; one 3rd prize of a digital gift card with a value of $200. Five additional runner's up will receive a digital gift card with a value of $100. Winners will be announced on Friday, 12/18/20. Prizes will be awarded no later than December 28, 2021.