Decorating Contest Rules

• Downtown Toms River invites downtown residents to decorate the exterior of their homes with colorful lights, wreaths, scenery and other decorative ornaments during the holiday season.
• Judging will take  place on December 16th, beginning at 5 pm.
• Entry forms are due Monday, December 14th by 5pm at the Downtown Toms River office located at 218 Main St.
• Pre-registration is required!

How to enter?

NO ENTRY FEE!

ENTER THE CONTEST 3 WAYS!

1. REGISTER ONLINE
2. PRINT OUT ENTRY FORM (PDF - 133 KB) and FAX to 732-341-8748
3. Or MAIL to:
   Downtown Toms River, 218 Main Street, Toms River, NJ 08753
4. Deadline:  Monday, December 14th, 5pm

Who is eligible?

Your home must be located within the boundaries of Downtown Toms River. (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 a celebrity judge from WJRZ radio, along with other Toms River Township VIP’s.  Judging will commence on Wednesday Dec. 5th, 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

• $200 cash prize
• Yard Sign designating your home as the 2008 “Deck the Homes” Contest Winner
• Award Certificate

• $100 cash prize
• Award Certificate

• $50 cash prize
• Award Certificate