The Design Committee of Downtown Toms River encourages district businesses to decorate for  the holidays!

The more festive our district is, the more inviting we are to the surrounding community = $$$ spent by the public!

NO ENTRY FEE!

FREE Window Decorations!
(up to 3 items available for first-time participants!)

Decorating Contest Rules

• Jump start the Holiday Season! Decorate by Thanksgiving!
• Downtown businesses are encouraged to decorate the exterior and/or windows of their business with colorful lights, wreaths, scenery and other decorative ornaments.
• Judging will be held on Wednesday, December 16th.
• Entry forms are due Monday, December 14th by 5pm. Pre-registration is required!

How to enter?

NO ENTRY FEE!

ENTER THE CONTEST 3 WAYS!

1. REGISTER ONLINE
2. PRINT OUT ENTRY FORM (PDF - 147 KB) and FAX to 732-341-8748
3. Or MAIL to:
   Downtown Toms River, 218 Main Street, Toms River, NJ 08753
4. Deadling: Monday, Dec. 14th, 5pm

Who is eligible?

Your business must be located within the boundaries of downtown area. (Garden State Parkway east to Hadley Ave.  South-side of Rt. 37 south to the Toms River) Downtown Map

Judging criteria

This year's participating judges include the Downtown Toms River Residential Director and an art teacher from Toms River Regional Schools.  Judging will commence on Wednesday Dec. 16, at 5 pm.

Criteria Judged:

• Originality: Unique design and creative use of lights and decorations
• Arrangement: Display and placement of decorations
• Theme: Story line or scene
• Overall Presentation

Prizes & Categories

  Prizes
Winner of each category receives:

• 3 FREE radio advertising spots on WJRZ announcing your business as the winner in its category. (Valued over $250)
• A plaque for your business!
• Listing and photo on the WJRZ and Downtown Toms River websites!

Categories 

Best Downtown business
Best Route 37 business
Best Window Display
Best District Business

Winners from previous years: 2008 /2007 / 2006 / 2005