Dell Davis posted on December 15, 2021 14:29
“Wagoner Your Christmas Destination” event organizers continued the Christmas Season
tradition by hosting Residential yard/house and Business (commercial) Tree Decorating.
Sponsored by The Ft. Gibson Lake Association and The City of Wagoner Economic Development Authority.
“We are pleased to support this program for the second year. Showcasing our existing businesses and highlighting our quality of life with friendly residential competitions. The Christmas Decorations have been so much fun! The opportuity for families to see our festive spirit will pay dividends in the future." said WEDA Chair Pamela Stephens-Karnes. Fort Gibson Lake Association Director Patrick Sampson adds “It is also a great time to promote our Ft. Gibson Lake as a great place for recreation year-round. It was a fun way to include our lake area residents. Entries were judged in two categories “Best Residential and Best Business Tree Decorating.”
Residential had seven judging areas and were awarded 1-10 points for each area: Including unique design, creative Use of Lights, use of additional decorations, props, their story line/theme, the actual display/placement of decorations and overall presentation. Out of town judges were secured for the difficult task of judging all the diverse entries from traditional to the whimsical. The final tally was a close one!
2021 Best Residential Contest Winners
First Place: Priscilla Romine 33743 E. 700 Road
Second place: Thomas Arnold Family: 508 NW 6th St.
Honorable mentions: The Pedro's: 101 NE 2nd, The Hitz Family: 401 N. Parkinson Ave
The Best Decorated Christmas Tree Business was judged in four categories including: originality/their theme, continuity/harmony of the design, use of additional decorations/props and overall presentation.
2021 Best Tree Contest Winners
First place: Wagoner County Election Board
Second place: A tie: Owl Drug & Grover GMC
Judges Choice: Lincoln Enrichment Center
Honorable mentions to: Moore-Lancaster Agency & Your Necks Best Friend.
Each tree was as unique as the business it represented. Congratulations to the 2021 winners.
The Committee wishes to thank each residence and business for their participation and assistance in making Wagoner a Christmas Destination. We look forward to continuing these types of programs for 2022. Thank you to our sponsors Wagoner Economic Development and Ft. Gibson Lake Association.
Start planning now for 2022...all that is required is a completed application (no entry fees
required)
Don’t miss any of the great activities happening during this holiday season. The Light Show, displays, shopping, restaurant discount, Nutcracker Production and don’t forget to look for the unusual snowflake!
For more information: 918-485-2554 or visit wagonerok.org or check out the City of Wagoner on facebook.