Harrogate BID is inviting local businesses to showcase their festive creativity as entries officially open for the Harrogate Christmas Window Competition 2026.
Businesses across Harrogate town centre are encouraged to decorate their windows and help bring festive magic to the town this Christmas. The annual competition celebrates the imagination, effort and festive spirit displayed by local businesses, while creating a welcoming and vibrant experience for residents and visitors.
This year, Harrogate BID is delighted to be partnering with the Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce to recognise and celebrate the businesses that help make Harrogate sparkle during the festive season.
Businesses can enter one of four categories:
Shops
Pubs & Restaurants
Hotels
Professional Services
Window displays will be judged on three key criteria: Illumination, Innovation and Spirit of Christmas.
Judging will take place on Thursday 3 December 2026 from 4pm, with winners announced and celebrated at a dedicated awards evening on Thursday 10 December 2026.
Alongside category winners and an overall competition champion, the judges will also present a number of special discretionary awards.
Bethany Allen, Operations Manager at Harrogate BID, said:
"The Christmas Window Competition has become a much-loved part of Harrogate's festive celebrations, and we're delighted to launch it once again for 2026."
"Every year we're incredibly impressed by the creativity and effort that local businesses put into their displays. The competition not only helps create a magical atmosphere throughout the town centre, but also encourages residents and visitors to explore Harrogate and support local businesses during the festive season."
"We're pleased to be partnering with the Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce this year and look forward to seeing businesses across all sectors bring festive cheer to the town."
The competition forms part of Harrogate BID's wider Christmas programme, which aims to create a vibrant, welcoming and festive town centre while supporting local businesses during one of the busiest trading periods of the year.
To enter the Harrogate Christmas Window Competition 2026, businesses can complete the online entry form found on our website.
For more information, please email info@harrogatebid.co.uk.
