Transform your storefront into a masterpiece and stand out at the Great Barrier Reef Festival! Join the Window Dressing Competition and showcase your creativity. With over 12,000 visitors during the festival weekend, this is a fantastic opportunity to attract more customers, boost your business and win amazing, prizes including $1,000 in free advertising thanks to Mackay and Whitsunday Life!
How to Participate:
- Register Your Store: Sign up below by Friday July 25, 2025
- Theme: This year’s Festival theme is “Coral Kingdom”. Let your imagination run wild with reef colours and regal touches.
- Decorate: From July 28 to August 3, adorn your storefront to reflect the theme. Be as creative and unique as possible!
Judging: Judges will evaluate the decorations based on creativity, originality, and overall appeal. All entrants will automatically be entered into ‘Peoples Choice’, voted by the community over the Great Barrier Reef Festival weekend. Voting link will be provided the week of the festival.
Additional Prizes to be Announced
Benefits of Participating:
- Boost Visibility: Stand out from the crowd and attract a wave of new customers by transforming your storefront into a visual masterpiece that commands attention and leaves a lasting impression.
- Community Engagement: Show your support for the local community and foster a sense of pride by participating in this beloved annual festival. Join forces with fellow businesses and embrace the spirit of friendly competition.
- Marketing Opportunity: Leverage the competition as a unique marketing opportunity to generate buzz around your brand. From social media teasers to in-store promotions, capitalise on the excitement to drive foot traffic and increase sales.
- Unleash Creativity: Let your imagination run wild and unleash your inner artist as you design a window display that reflects your brand’s personality, values, and aesthetic. Whether you opt for a festive holiday theme or a chic, contemporary design, the possibilities are endless!
- Recognition and Prizes: Gain recognition for your creativity and innovation! Prizes await those whose designs impress the most, but the true reward lies in the pride of showcasing your business in a whole new light.