Past Winners

Congratulations to everyone who lit up the lakes! 2026 winners will be announced around Mon, Dec 21.

2025

Businesses

• Best Spirit of the SeasonIvory Nest, 106 Willow St W
• Brightest (the Griswold Award)Bucks Mill Brewing, 824 Washington Ave
• Indoor WonderlandClarity Wine Bar, 1152 Washington Ave

Homes

• "Clark Griswold"12294 270th Ave
• "Norman Rockwell"25812 Brolin Beach Rd
• "Santa's Workshop"416 Juniper Dr

2024

Businesses

• Best Spirit of the SeasonNature's Embrace Soap Company, 833 Washington Ave
• Brightest (the Griswold Award)Mi Cartagena Café, 702 West Lake Dr
• Indoor WonderlandRural MN CEP, 803 Roosevelt Ave
• Judges' ChoiceAlysia's Art Studio, 14799 US-59

Homes joined the contest in 2025.

In the news

• A familiar glow returns to Detroit Lakes — Detroit Lakes Tribune, 2025
• Be part of Detroit Lakes' holiday magic this year — Detroit Lakes Tribune, 2025
• Detroit Lakes holiday lighting contest winners announced — Detroit Lakes Tribune, 2024
• Detroit Lakes is getting lit for the holidays — Detroit Lakes Tribune, 2024