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What is Illuminate Calumet?

A holiday storefront decorating contest for businesses located in Calumet, Laurium and Calumet Township. The public is invited to participate by voting for their favorite business storefront December 7th- December 22nd! 

CONGRATULATIONS TO COPPER WORLD AND THE KEWEENAW STORYTELLING CENTER, THE WINNERS OF OUR 2023 ILLUMINATE CALUMET EVENT!

vote here december 7th!

PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES

Salon 1281 & The Vibe Building
434 & 436 Hecla Street, Laurium
Birch + Sky Massage and Wellness
207 Fifth St.
Copper World
101 5th Street
Ramona’s Bakery
501 Elm Street
Red Jacket General Store
412 Fifth St
Calumet Floral & Gifts
221 5th Street Calumet

Eklektic
210 5th Street
Encompass Wellness Studio
213 6th Street
Miller’s Recreation
311 Hecla Street, Laurium
Frozen Farms Co
320 5th St
Gallery on 5th
109 5th St

SIGN-UP & JOIN IN!

​Why Should Businesses Participate?

1. Festive Spirit: Ignite the holiday spirit by illuminating and decorating your business or building in creative and vibrant ways.
2. Visibility: Get featured! Main Street Calumet will showcase the storefronts of participating businesses on social media and our website throughout the holiday season, giving you a spotlight in the community.
3. Give and Receive:  Two winners will be selected to win a 1hr business photo shoot with a local photographer Lily Venable! One winner will be selected via on-line voting (People's Choice) and one by a panel of in-person judges (Judges Choice). Professional images are great for websites, social media and overall branding of your business! 

​Judging Criteria
Decorations will be judged using six (6) categories.

1. Visibility: Ensure your decorations are easily viewed by walking outside your storefront.
2. Open to All Themes: While the competition centers around the holidays, designs that celebrate diverse cultures, traditions, and festive moments from around the world are highly encouraged. Creativity and representation matter!
3. Accessibility: Make your decorations a joy for everyone. This includes thinking about those with disabilities, for instance, providing tactile or auditory elements for those with visual impairments.
4. Community Collaboration: Collaborate with local artists, schools, or community groups for your decorations. Joint efforts that bring the community together will be highly regarded.
5. Interactive Elements: Engage visitors with interactive elements in your decor, such as QR codes linking to festive stories, music, or supporting local causes.
6. Local Pride: Incorporate elements that showcase the beauty, culture, and uniqueness of the Calumet area. Show your pride for our community!

Winners Will Be Announced Christmas Week!