Country Christmas Best Decorated Contests

2023 Country Christmas Best Decorated Winners

It was a nearly impossible task for our judges to determine the winners of the Country Christmas Best Decorated Contest this year because there were so many outstanding displays throughout Coaldale. The number of decorated homes is astounding and the quality is unsurpassed.  

Please refer to the map that highlights some of the exceptional displays in our community. 

In the end, after all the points were tallied, the winners were determined.

Best Large Display Winner - Ken, Shelly & Liv Holzli - 1013 22 Ave

Pictured left to right: Councillor Lisa Reis, Liv Holzli, Shelly Holzli, Ken Holzli, Mayor Jack Van Rijn, Community Services Coordinator Clayton Varjassy, Councillor Bill Chapman

Best Traditional Display - Preston Scholz & Thomas Van Ryn - 204 Fairway Dr

Pictured left to right: Community Services Coordinator Clayton Varjassy, Thomas Van Ryn, Mayor Jack Van Rijn, Preston Scholz, Councillor Bill Chapman, Councillor Lisa Reis

Best Small Display - Simon & LeAn Sorenson - 1820 10 St

Pictured left to right: Councillor Bill Chapman, Councillor Lisa Reis, Community Services Coordinator Clayton Varjassy, Mayor Jack Van Rijn, Simon  Sorenson, LeAn Sorenson

Best Decorated Business - Coaldale Fire Department - 1507 20 Ave

Pictured front to back: Councillor Lisa Reis, Deputy Fire Chief Byron Frazer, Mayor Jack Van Rijn, Community Services Coordinator Clayton Varjassy, Councillor Bill Chapman, CAO Kalen Hastings

Make the Holiday Season brighter by lighting and decorating your home, yard and/or business. Become a 5th annual winner of our Country Christmas Best Decorated Contest!

This year 4 categories will be judged: 

• Best Traditional Display (Lights only decoration/display - lighted fixtures such as deer or snowmen are acceptable as long as they are illuminated by traditional strand lights and portray a nostalgic feel.)
• Best Small Display (Garden display, apartment/condo patio or deck display, window display)
• Best Large Display (Full yard/house display)
• Best Decorated Business

Judging will take place from outside the residence or business and viewed from the street only. Judges will not enter the property to view back or side yards.

Judging criteria will include

a) unique design and creative use of lights and decorations  

b) storyline or theme   

c) display and placement of decorations, animated objects  

d) overall presentation