Call for Entries

Open to All Local Businesses & Families

The North East Chamber of Commerce invites YOU to join the fun this winter! Help us transform Main Street into a charming, snowman-filled winter wonderland. Families, community groups, and businesses of all sizes are welcome to participate.

How It Works

– Cost to Enter: $15 per snowman (covers the materials we provide)
– We Provide: A wooden cookie or crab-bushel lid as your snowman base
– Pick-Up Window: Bases will be distributed the first week of January through Friday, January 9th
– Theme: Winter-themed designs are preferred—be creative!

Key Deadlines

– PAY TO ENTER BY JAN 9TH – CLICK HERE
– Snowmen Must Be Installed by: January 16, 2026 (on Main Street light poles or participating storefronts)
– Public Voting: Runs throughout January and February, ending Friday, February 13th
– Winner Announced: Valentine’s Day — February 14, 2026

Prize

🎉 Best Snowman Wins: A FREE one-year North East Chamber membership (a $119 value!)

After the Event

Snowmen must be reclaimed from Main Street by March 15th or they will be recycled.

Public Voting for Best Snowman

A voting link will be posted here once open.

Questions?

Email us at Info@NorthEastChamber.org

Let’s make Main Street magical this winter—join the fun and show off your creativity! ⛄💙

Thank you Event Sponsors!

This event is part of the Winter Lights, Cecil Nights festival happening throughout Cecil County in January and February 2026. These WLCN events are made possible with a grant provided by the Upper Shore Regional Counsel and Cecil County Tourism. The North East specific events are made possible by the North East Chamber and Town of North East.

View ALL of the North East specific events here: https://www.northeastchamber.org/winter-lights-cecil-nights-2026/

View ALL of the Cecil County the events here: https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourism/winter-lights-cecil-nights