Cherished Traditions in a New Light

A historic home in Albany Oregon lit with Christmas lights and decorations on the exterior

33rd Annual Night Time Magic Holiday Light Contest

And the winners are …

“Santa’s Beat Shop” – 4195 Madrona Pl. SE, Albany, OR 97322

“The Tree of Lights” – 4203 Winners Circle Ave. SE, Albany, OR 97322

“Bringing Joy For All to See” – 3849 Oakmont Loop NE, Albany, OR 97322

“Historic Elegance” – 914 5th Ave SW, Albany, OR 97321

 The 1st Place winning prize package includes a night stay at the Phoenix Hotel, Carousel party room reservation, dinner at Sybaris as well as gift certificates for Bodhi Bakery, Urban Ag Supply, Midway Farms and Southpaws/Shortstops.

Winners will be entitled to bragging rights for the entire year and will receive an Award Certificate and various gift cards that may include the following local businesses: Phoenix Inn, Historic Carousel & Museum, Sybaris Bistro, The Natty Dresser, Novak’s Hungarian Restaurant, The Pix Theatre, Bodhi Bakery, Urban Ag Supply, Midway Farms, and Shortstop/Southpaws Perfect Pizza.

Thank you to all the homeowners who participate in this program. Without your efforts, this wonderful community tradition would not be possible.

Thank you also to our sponsors Burcham’s Metals, Robyn vanRossmann, Broker from Town & Country Realty, and Hospitality Vision for helping to light up Albany!

How YOU can vote for your favorite: 

The 2020 Night Time Magic Holiday Light Contest is ON! 26 houses and businesses throughout Albany are decked out in holiday themes honoring “Cherished Traditions in a New Light.” You can marvel at the abundance of lights, the heights achieved and yes, a meme for this oh-so-special year 2020.  YOU can help choose the winners!  You can get a list of participants three ways:

  1. Download the Albany Explorer App for the addresses and a mapApple iOs: Download the free app at the Apple Store for iPhone or iPadAndroid OSDownload the free app at Google Play for Android.
  2. Download and print the list 2020 NTM List
  3. or email info@albanyvisitors.com.
  4. THEN – Drive by and vote for your favorite. Like the Albany Visitors Facebook page and then scroll through the album and vote ONCE for your favorite at – Facebook Night Time Magic or email your favorite to info@albanyvisitors.com.

Enjoy the lights and Happy Holidays!

The Albany Visitors Association is helping to make the season bright by coordinating the 33rd Annual Night Time Magic Holiday Light Contest, which kicks off December 7. Burcham’s Metals, Robyn vanRossmann, Broker from Town & Country Realty, and Hospitality Vision are proud to be the premier sponsors agreeing that this year, perhaps more than ever, people are in need of a little more light to brighten the dark days of winter and lift their spirits. Residents are encouraged to enter the contest for the best use of lights in decorating the exterior of their homes for everyone to enjoy. The winners will be entitled to bragging rights for the entire year and will receive some great prizes.

This year’s theme is “Cherished Traditions in a New Light” and participants are encouraged to share the source for their inspiration, such as: a family tradition, favorite holiday book, movie or special, music, dance, art or a special collection using lights, lights and more lights.

Judging this year will be open to our community. Pictures of entries will be posted on the AVA Facebook page and addresses will be included for people to drive by. A holiday light drive will be posted on the Albany Explorer App via Google Map and community members can vote for their favorites via Facebook or by contacting the Albany Visitors Association. Voting will open on December 10 and continue through December 20, 2020. Prizes will include a Party Room Rental provided by the Albany Historic Carousel & Museum, A night stay at a local hotel, pizza from Southpaws Pizza & Sports bar, and gift certificates from local businesses like Midway Farms and Bodhi Bakery.

RULES:

  1. Entries must be within the City limits of Albany.
  2. To enter, email a picture of your completed lights to info@albanyvisitors.com, by 5pm Monday, December 7th, (photo not required for entry but greatly increases the chances of winning based on FB likes)
  3. Entries must include:  Participants name, Commercial or Residential, Full street address, Title (inspiration for your light creation is encouraged), Email and Phone number
  4. Lights need to be on from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. December 7– January 1. (or longer!)

That’s all it will take to be a part of Albany’s “Magic” this year!

Winners will be announced by December 22nd.

People wishing to drive the route to look at the participating locations can pick up a list of participants at AlbanyVisitors.com beginning December 10 or download the Albany Explorer App.

Thank you to all the homeowners who participate in this program. Without your efforts this wonderful community tradition would not be possible

Photo of Albany Oregon lit with multi-colored Christmas lights in the shape of Santa Claus

Christmas In Albany by Dina Ratzlaff

Entry forms

Entry forms can be downloaded here or you can email or call us and we will email you a form. The deadline for the 2020 submissions is  5 p.m. Monday, December 7th*The contest is open to Albany city-limits residents only. Telephone us if you have any questions: 541-928-0911.

*Large photo at top of page by Cathy Webb.

One Comment on “Cherished Traditions in a New Light

  1. Hi,
    We will be posting it to our FaceBook page and website after December 15th. You may also pick up a copy at Albany Visitors Association, 110 3rd Ave. SE.
    Thank you,
    Albany Visitors Association

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