City of Sauk Rapids Holiday Lights & Display Contest

 

 

The 35th annual City of Sauk Rapids Holiday Lights & Display Contest will choose three winners for their property displays during the December holiday season. 

 

The contest judges will take into account overall theme, lighting technique and creativity when choosing Sauk Rapids’ next winners. Three winners will be selected and receive prizes in the form of cash and/or gift cards from local sponsors and the Sauk Rapids Herald. Winners will also receive a yard sign to announce their accomplishments.

—      First place is a $200 prize from Manea’s Meats and Sauk Rapids Herald

—      Second place is a $100 prize from Danny’s Dugout and Sauk Rapids Herald

—      Third place is a $50 prize from D&B Auto Body and Sauk Rapids Herald

 

All those who reside within Sauk Rapids city limits are welcome to participate. However, winners of the contest the year prior will be ineligible to win for one holiday season. The prior year’s winners are encouraged to keep their yard signs for display during the ineligible season. 

 

The 2024 first-place winner was 212 Summit Ave. S. The second-place winner was 1036 Strawberry Lane, and the third-place winner was 1711 Ninth Ave. N.

 

Those interested in participating in the City of Sauk Rapids Holiday Lights & Display Contest should enter by sending their name, address and contact information to the Sauk Rapids Herald office at 2 Second Ave S. Unit 135, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 or natasha@saukherald.com with the subject line: 2025 Lighting Contest.

 

Entries are due by 5 p.m. Dec. 10. The addresses of those entered will be listed in the Dec. 13 newspaper, with the winners being announced Dec. 20.

 

Properties will be judged sometime between the hours of 5-9 p.m. during the weekend of Dec. 12-14.

 

Please contact the Sauk Rapids Herald at 320-251-1971 with questions.