2026 San Diego Holiday Decoration Challenge
PB × SD Free
San Diego businesses, it's your time to shine! Show off your holiday decorations, spread some cheer, and let the community pick its favorite festive display.
The spotlight your business deserves.
A team visit featured on both @pacific.beach and @sandiegofree.
Four steps to holiday fame
Anyone running a local San Diego business can join. The community picks the winner.
Decorate
Get your San Diego storefront, restaurant, or business holiday-ready.
Enter for free
Send your business details and decoration photos by December 18.
The community votes
After submissions close, our community chooses a favorite through a voting form linked in our Instagram bio.
Winner announced
The community favorite is announced on December 23.
Show us your holiday magic.
Enter your business for free by December 18. Send us your best holiday decoration photos; the community will vote after all entries are in.
Every entry is free. You don't need a promotional package to participate or win.
Optional extra visibility. Choose an Instagram promotion if you'd like additional exposure.
Personal scheduling. For paid features, our team will email you directly to coordinate your content.
Enter your decorations
Fields marked * are required. No account or entry fee needed.
Holiday challenge FAQs
Who can enter?
Local businesses within San Diego are welcome to participate. Enter with photos of your actual holiday decorations.
Is there an entry fee?
No. Entry is free. The $100 Story and $250 Feed features are completely optional.
How will the winner be chosen?
Once entries are in, our community will vote through a form linked in the Instagram bio. The winner is chosen by community voting and announced on December 23, 2026.
What happens if I buy a promotion?
After Stripe confirms payment, the team will email you directly to coordinate timing and promotional content for both pages.