On December 18, 2024
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Social Tinkering’s annual Light Up Rutland County event

By James Kent

It’s time to go light-peeping! The Light Up Rutland County winter lights and decorating contest is in full swing, with nine competing households, two non-competing households, and a local business decorator all ready for visitors to come see their lights.

Videos and slideshows for school decorators will be posted on Social Tinkering’s website after Dec. 20. On the site, people can access the 2024 lights map, check out Social Tinkering’s generous sponsors, and cast votes for their favorite in each category. All voters are automatically entered into a prize drawing to win one of five gift cards donated by Rutland County businesses. Voting runs until Jan. 4th. Social Tinkering will announce the decoration contest winners and voter raffle the second week of January.

Take an evening drive around Rutland County and see some inspiring light displays that are sure to put you in a festive mood.

For more information, visit: socialtinkering.org/lightuprutlandcounty.

By James Kent

The home at 12 Grandview Terrace in Rutland treated light peepers to a dazzling display of holiday lights and music on Dec. 14. It is one of nine competing households in Light Up Rutland County’s annual display contest.

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