Following an overwhelming response from the community last year, Kangaroo Island Our Town has announced the return of its Farmgate/Roadside Christmas Display competition for 2024.

This much-loved event encourages residents to decorate their farm gates and roadside areas in festive style, creating a vibrant Christmas atmosphere across the island. This year’s competition is possible thanks to the support of three new sponsors: AGKI, the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board, and Junction.

Participants have the chance to compete in five festive categories, each with a $100 prize:

Most Colourful

Most Comical

Most Creative

Most Christmassy

Community Favourite

Each entry will be judged by a panel, with the winners in categories 1 to 4 to be announced at the Kingscote Christmas Pageant on Friday 13 December. The Community Choice award, decided by popular vote, will be announced the following week on Friday 20 December.

To enter, participants must submit a photo of their display, which must be visible from public roadside areas outside of townships (beyond the 80 km/h zones around townships).

Photos can be shared on the Kangaroo Island Community Centre Facebook page or sent by email. Be sure to include the roadside address of your display to make it easy for community members to spot and enjoy.

Entries close on Thursday 12 December, so residents are encouraged to start planning their displays early. Kangaroo Island Our Town also requests that participants keep their displays visible until 4 January 2025, ensuring the Christmas cheer continues into the new year.

The competition offers a fantastic way to showcase community spirit and creativity while brightening the holiday season for locals and visitors alike. For more information, contact the Community Centre on 8553 2809.