Window Display Contest

Murphysboro businesses have the opportunity to show their Apple Festival spirit with our Window Display Contest. Participants decorate displays to reflect the year's theme.

Be sure to take time during the Apple Festival to visit participating businesses to admire their hard work! The names and addresses of participants will be listed below.

Indoor Window Displays

Over the years, we've seen some very creative and beautiful window displays. Do you think you can make your window memorable? The Indoor Window Display Contest is only open to businesses with indoor displays without any outside decorations. The contest is free to enter.

WHO CAN ENTER THE WINDOW DISPLAY CONTEST:
Murphysboro businesses only with indoor-only window displays

INDOOR WINDOW DISPLAY PRIZES:
1st Place: Trophy & $100 prize (Photo with Captain)
2nd Place: Trophy & $50 prize
3rd Place: Trophy & $30 prize
4th Place: Trophy & $20 prize
5th Place: Trophy & $20 prize

Window entries will be judged on the following 11 categories: (Updated for 2025)

• Use of Theme (1-10 points): How well is the theme demonstrated?
• Originality (1-10 points): How well are imagination, clarity and artistry demonstrated?
• Balance and Composition (1-10 points): Does the window have overall balance & flow of colors & elements?
• Eye Appeal (1-10 points): Is the window impressive and striking?
• Use of Color (1-10 points): Does the window have a complementary or contrasting color scheme?
• Craftsmanship (1-10 points): Is good workmanship evident?
• Use of Apples (1-10 points): Quality and best use of apples are demonstrated.
• Animation (1-5 points): Is motion used to accentuate the design?
• Sound (1-5 points): Does the sound add to the overal effectiveness of the window?
• Unique Qualities (1-10 points): Does the display have humorous, unique, or educational qualities?
• Judges Overall Opinion (1-10 points):

2024 Window Display Contest

1. SIH/St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
   2 South Hospital Drive
2. White House Salon
   1330 Walnut Street
3. Hometown Pride Gifts & Sweets
   1334 Walnut Street
4. Handmade Homestead LLC
   1300 Walnut Street
5. Balloonology!
   1404 Walnut Street
   

• Rural King
  550 East Industrial Park Road
• Muddy Roots Collective
  1339 Walnut Street
• Think Vintage!
  1338 Walnut Street
• Murphy-Wall State Bank & Trust Co
  105 North Williams Street
• Walmart
  6495 Country Club Road
• D&D Hemp Store
  1337 Walnut Street
• The First Bank & Trust Co. of Murphysboro
  1403 Walnut Street
• ReFind
  1108 Walnut Street
• Sallie Logan Public Library
  1808 Walnut Street
• First Mid Bank & Trust
  1709 Walnut Street
• Murphysboro Abstract
  1021 Chestnut Street