The Manitou Springs Holiday Window Decorating Contest has returned for 2025, starting on December 1 through December 31.

To be eligible, businesses should sign up HERE and decorate their storefront windows in holiday fashion to catch the eyes of residents and visitors in Manitou Springs this shopping season.

Judges will select our winners based on 4 elements: Creativity, Most Colorful, Holiday Theme, & Overall Appearance. The grand prize is a ?. 2nd Place receives a $100 Target gift card. 3rd Place wins a $50 gift card from Ace Hardware on Uintah Gardens Cards. People’s Choice will receive Manitou Money to use at our local businesses. 

Winners will be awarded on Monday, January 5—Thank you to our beloved community for participating in this longstanding tradition!