2026 Hometown Holiday Decorating Contest
Get ready to deck the halls and participate in the annual Hometown Holiday Decorating Contest! This is your chance to transform your home into a winter wonderland and spread some holiday cheer. Grab your garlands, untangle those lights, and let your festive spirit soar! You have until December 3rd to sprinkle some holiday magic on your homes.

The contest is open to any home within the City of Oakley and is limited to the exterior front yard and roof only. Entries will be posted online for public voting. Decorations installed by a professional service will not be eligible.
One video or photo will be accepted per address. Videos must be 1 minute or less in length and with no added sound, text or graphics overlay. Please note that YouTube video submissions will be linked to the channel you upload it to. MP4, PNG or JPEG submissions are preferred.

If your entry does not meet the submission requirements, you will be contacted to correct the issue before the deadline. If you are unable to provide a photo or corrected link by the submission deadline you will be ineligible for participation.


Entry Deadline: Wednesday, December 2
Voting Period: December 3 - December 13
Winner Announced: Monday, December 14
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  • One photo/video per home.
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