Holiday Window Contest Winners Announced

SALEM, MA - The holidays are here, and Salem is dressed for the season with trees, wreaths, and ribbons. To top it off, over 35 downtown businesses have decorated their windows especially for the holidays. Judges nominated by Salem Main Streets made the rounds to vote on the best windows.

“We had some truly fantastic windows this year, and there was much friendly disagreement and fighting for favorites between the judges,” said Kylie Sullivan, Salem Main Streets Executive Director. “Of particular note, we added a category this year for ‘Best Use of Product’, and were happily surprised to see that this became a very competitive category. All around, we wish we could have given at least twice as many awards.”

Overall: Pamplemousse

Most Traditional: Re-Find Men’s

Honorable Mention – The House of the Seven Gables Gift Shop

Most Original: SCAM

Honorable Mention – Fringe Salon

Best Use of Product: The Coven’s Cottage

Honorable Mention – LightShed Photography

X Factor Awards (for windows that “defy categorization”): For Kids Only Afterschool, Gulu Gulu Cafe

If you haven’t caught the windows yet, Salem Main streets recommends going around this weekend, especially during Festive Fridays, when numerous businesses around the downtown have committed to staying open until 8 pm to aid in your holiday shopping. More information about Festive Fridays and participating businesses can be found at http://salemmainstreets.org/festivals/holiday-happenings/salem-festive-fridays/.

In addition, this year, you get a chance to win. Salem Main Streets is holding two social media competitions on Facebook and Instagram right now. Post a picture of your favorite #salemholidaywindows, or take a#selfiewithashopkeeper on Festive Friday nights, and you could win a prize from a local business.