Registrations open for Cowra Christmas Lights competition

The competition is open to all residents of the Cowra Shire including villages and rural properties, with $5,000 in Cowra Cash Cards up for grabs.

The winner of the 'Best Street' will also be awarded a very special street sign commemorating their achievement, granting the opportunity for well deserved bragging rights.

Awards include:

Judging for the competition will be conducted through points awarded of appeal, originality and overall presentation and will take place on Wednesday, December 23.

Public voting will also be made available for the 'People's Choice Award', with each vote cast being entered into a draw to win one of two $200 Bunnings gift cards courtesy of Cowra Bunnings.

Registered properties will be marked on both physical and digital maps, made available to the public when the competition officially launches on Tuesday, December 1. You can register your property online via the Visit Cowra website at: www.visitcowra.com.au/cowra-christmas-festival, in person at the Cowra Visitor Information Centre, or over the phone on (02) 6342 4333.

Registrations close Sunday, December 20.

"We'd like to say a huge thank you to Cowra Shire Council for their support and major contribution to the prize pool," Cowra Tourism Assistant Manager Kurt Overzet said.

"The Cowra Christmas Festival would not be possible without the incredible collaborative effort between Cowra Tourism and our event partners; Cowra Council, Cowra Business Chamber and the Cowra Information & Neighbourhood Centre."

For more information on the Cowra Christmas Lights Competition contact the Cowra Visitor Information Centre on (02) 6342 4333 or send an email to manager@cowratourism.com.au.