Magical Christmas Window Competition

This Christmas the Mackay City Heart is set to sparkle again as local businesses transform their shopfronts into magical festive displays.

Businesses throughout the city are invited to decorate their windows and join the City Heart Magical Christmas Window Competition, helping create a vibrant and festive atmosphere for residents and visitors to enjoy throughout the holiday season.

With prizes for businesses including People's Choice, there's plenty of reason to get involved and spread some Christmas cheer.

Competition categories

Judged competition

A panel of judges will visit participating businesses and select the most outstanding Christmas window display.

Prize:

• 1 month radio advertising package from Hit Mackay
• Valued at $2,500 + GST

People's Choice Award

The community will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite Christmas window display.

Prize pack:

• 2 x tickets to Disney: The Exhibition – A Century of Magic
• $100 Woolworths Gift Voucher

Voting will be conducted via QR codes displayed on participating shopfront windows.

How it works

Getting involved is easy:

1. Register your business by emailing mackaywaterfront@mackay.qld.gov.au before Friday, 20 November.
2. Once registered, your business will be added to the official Christmas Window Competition map.
3. A QR code will be provided for display in your shopfront window.
4. The public can scan the QR code and vote for their favourite magical Christmas display.
5. Participating businesses will be promoted through:
   • Social media
   • e-newsletters
   • City Heart A-frame signage
   • The official competition map
6. Businesses are encouraged to share their participation and promote the competition through their own channels.

Competition timeline

Important Information

• Registration is required to participate.
• Your Christmas decorations do not need to be installed at the time of registration.
• All participating businesses will feature on the official competition map to encourage visitation and voting.
• Public voting and judging will both take place between 4 December and 16 December.

Register now

Businesses must register by 20 November.

To enter, email: mackaywaterfront@mackay.qld.gov.au

Bring some Christmas magic to the City Heart, showcase your creativity, and help make Mackay's city centre a festive destination for everyone this holiday season.