VOTE: Downtown Dayton’s Whimsical Windows holiday decorating contest 2023

The 51st annual Dayton Holiday Festival featuring the Grande Illumination and Dayton Children’s Parade Spectacular in Lights was held in downtown Dayton on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. Did we spot you there? TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Credit: Tom Gilliam

The 51st annual Dayton Holiday Festival featuring the Grande Illumination and Dayton Children’s Parade Spectacular in Lights was held in downtown Dayton on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. Did we spot you there? TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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The annual Whimsical Windows decorating contest has begun! Downtown businesses have decorated the windows of their downtown storefronts in hopes that your votes will help them win a cash prize! $500 will be awarded to the business with the most votes in the online poll. Voting is live now through noon on Friday, Dec. 29.

Don’t forget to search for elves in some of these windows! Text a photo of your Elfie to 937-668-7227 and you could win $100 in Downtown Dollars.

The Whimsical Windows contest and Elf Hunt are part of the Dayton Holiday Festival, presented by AES Ohio! Check out a full calendar of free, family-friendly events happening throughout December at daytonholidayfestival.org.

A+ Cleaners

105 E. Second St.

A+ Cleaners, 105 E. Second St.

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Blind Bob’s

430 E. Fifth St.

Blind Bob's, 430 E. Fifth St.

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Clash Dayton

521 E. Fifth St.

Clash Dayton, 521 E. Fifth St.

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Corner Kitchen

613 E. Fifth St.

Corner Kitchen, 613 E. Fifth St.

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Dayton Arcade Lindsey Building

25 S. Main St.

Dayton Arcade Lindsey Building, 25 S. Main St.

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Edward A. Dixon Gallery

222 N. St. Clair St.

Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St.

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Flying Pizza

223 N. Main St.

Flying Pizza, 223 N. Main St.

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Heart Mercantile

601 E. Fifth St.

Heart Mercantile, 601 E. Fifth St.

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The International Peace Museum

10 N. Ludlow St.

The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St.

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Lisse Beauty Bar

21 W. First St.

Lisse Beauty Bar, 21 W. First St.

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Luna Gifts & Botanicals

261 Wayne Ave.

Luna Gifts & Botanicals, 261 Wayne Ave.

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Norman’s Pet Supply Co.

225 N. Main St.

Norman's Pet Supply Co., 225 N. Main St.

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Omega Music

318 E. Fifth St.

Omega Music, 318 E. Fifth St.

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Onyx & Ash Salon

45 S. St. Clair St.

Onyx & Ash Salon, 45 S. St. Clair St.

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Platinum Black Salon

229 N. Main St.

Platinum Black Salon, 229 N. Main St.

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Rabbit Hole Books

29 W. First St.

ajc.com

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Reduce & Reuse Refillery

133 E. Fourth St.

Reduce & Reuse Refillery, 133 E. Fourth St.

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Space Three

39 S. St. Clair St.

Space Three, 39 S. St. Clair St.

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Square One Salon & Spa

506 E. Third St.

Square One Salon & Spa, 506 E. Third St.

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Uno Pizzeria & Grill

126 N. Main St.

Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 126 N. Main St.

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Wild Whiskers

33 S. St. Clair St.

Wild Whiskers, 33 S. St. Clair St.

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