How To Participate - Business Owners
Are you a Business owner in the 61071 area and need a festive way to get people in the door? We have just the contest for you!
The Rock Falls Winter Wonderland Business Window Decorating Contest has come back for another year! Last year was such a success with 10 local participating business and the People’s Choice of 2025 being: Sundae Funday we want to make this a yearly tradition for our local businesses. This will not only allow your creativity to come out for the holidays but this will entice more community members and visitors alike to visit your business.
We are accepting from all Rock Falls businesses, whether you are down West 2nd St or going down 1st Ave.
Whether you are a Christmas fanatic or just like the simple lights and window decals, we want to see it all!
Entry is completely free! $100 Cash Prize for People’s Choice Winner! Open to ALL 61071 Businesses!
How to Enter:
Registration is open for businesses from November 2nd to November 13th.
Register at the Rock Falls Tourism Office
603 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL
Print the registration form below or fill out the google form. Return form to travel@visitrockfalls.com
Deadline: November 13th at 5:00 PM
On November 17th at 2pm all displays must be finished as a representative from our team will come by your business and take a photo for voting purposes as well as place the Voting QR Code on your front facing window.
Voting Display Hours:
Turn on your lights and displays at 5:30 PM
November 20th – December 20th.
Winner announced December 22nd
How to Participate - Home Owners
Think you have the most Holiday Spirit in your neighborhood?
The Rock Falls Winter Wonderland House Decorating Contest is back! Whether your display is Extravagant, minimalistic, or you have the best themed house on your block, we want to see it!
FREE to Enter!
Prizes Awarded!
Family-Friendly Fun!
Open to ALL 61071 addresses!
How to Enter:
Register at the Rock Falls Tourism Office
603 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL
Or print the registration form below. Deadline: December 8th at 5:00 PM
A nighttime photo of your decorated home must be emailed with your registration. Displays must be clearly visible from the street.
Voting Display Hours:
Turn on your lights and displays 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
December 11th – December 20.
Awards will be presented for:
Most Extravagant
Best Themed
Best use of Lights.
Winners Announced: December 22!
Don’t miss your chance to show off your Holiday Spirit and maybe even your inner Clark Griswold!
How to Vote for your Favorite
The Rock Falls Winter Wonderland Contest is in your hands! Once the lights come on, it’s time to explore our festive community and vote for your favorites!
Digital Voting Opens
December 11th at 5:30 PM
Follow the voting link below to cast your vote online.
Prefer to vote in person?
Stop by the City Hall vestibule Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and look for the Christmas Tree!
Ballots will include every participating address, so feel free to:
Grab a ballot
Tour the decorated homes after sunset
Return later to cast your vote!
As soon as the sun goes down, gather your family and friends, hop in the car, and enjoy an evening of Holiday magic throughout Rock Falls!
Voting ends December 20th, so don’t wait to visit your favorite displays and help crown this year’s winners!