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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 8th- December 23rd! 

CONGRATULATIONS TO Red Jacket General Store AND Salon 1281, THE WINNERS OF OUR 2024 ILLUMINATE CALUMET EVENT!

vote here december 8th - 23rd

2025 Participants

Salon 1281 & The Vibe Building
434 & 436 Hecla Street, Laurium
Copper World
101 5th Street
Calumet Floral & Gifts
221 5th Street Calumet

Vertin Gallery
220 6th Street
Copper Country Associated Artists
117 5th St
Keweenaw Storytelling Center
215 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! 

Click here to Register your storefront

​Judges Choice - 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!