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: Riseling Trophy, $100 prize, and an
American Flag donated by Marlene McGregor Gibbs
2nd Place: Trophy & $75 prize
3rd Place: Trophy & $25 prize

Window entries will be judged on the following criteria:

• Theme (10 points): How well is the theme demonstrated?
• Originality (10 points): How well are imagination, simplicity, and clarity demonstrated?
• Balance (10 points): Does the window have a good overall balance to eliminate bulkiness, shallowness, and barren spots?
• Eye Appeal (10 points): Is the window impressive and striking?
• Color Combination (10 points): Does the window have a complementary or contrasting color scheme?
• Workmanship (10 points): Is good workmanship evident and is the window made of attractive material?
• Apples (10 points): Quality and best use of apples are demonstrated.
• Animation (10 points): Is motion used to accentuate the design?
• Sound (10 points): Does the sound add to the attractiveness of the window?
• Extra Attractive Qualities (10 points): Does the display have humorous, unique, or educational qualities?

2023 Window Display Contest Winners

1. First Mid Bank & Trust
   1709 Walnut Street
2. Handmade Homestead
   1300 Walnut Street
3. St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
   2 South Hospital Drive
4. Walmart
   6495 Country Club Road
5. Balloonology!
   1404 Walnut Street

• Southern Illinois Sports Resale
  601 Walnut Street, Suite 100
• The First Bank & Trust Co. of Murphysboro
  1403 Walnut Street
• Muddy Roots Collective
  1339 Walnut Street
• Think Vintage
  1338 Walnut Street
• Jackson County Assessment Office
  900 Walnut Street
• Brews Brothers Taproom
  1105 Chestnut Street
• D&D Hemp Store
  1337 Walnut Street
• Sallie Logan Public Library
  1808 Walnut Street
• City of Murphysboro-Daum Building
  1101 Walnut Street
• Murphysboro Abstract
  1021 Chestnut Street
• White House Salon
  1330 Walnut Street