Every year, during the weekend before Tour of Stores in downtown Pella, participating store fronts have their windows decorated for the Pella Holiday Window Contest.

Participants are given a theme to work around as they put their creativity and Christmas decorating skills to the test. Volunteer judges then make their rounds and vote for who they think stood out from the others. The 2018 Pella Holiday Window Contest votes are in for all 12 stores that participated in this festive tradition.

The four categories and winners are as follows:

Best Use of Store Merchandise: Jansen’s Decorating & Kitchens:

Best Use of Lights: The Funky Zebras Boutique

Best Fits the Theme (Let Your Heart be Light): Simple Treasures:

Best Use of Space: Faux Paws Bakery