We are proud to bring back our annual contest

Historic Tours of America invites home owners to enter into our friendly competition for the most beautiful house on the block! People of all ages will delight as Key West homes dazzle with their holiday lights adorning every corner of the island. And our sleighs for the night will take guests to some of the most resplendent island homes. This is your opportunity to shine and have the chance to win one of our three cash prices!

Contest begins December 1, 2019 and ends December 15, 2019. The final winner will be chosen by public vote. Winners will be announced December 27, 2019.

1st Place: $500 • 2nd Place: $300 • 3rd Place: $200

All winners will also receive a Waterford Crystal.

Prize money is awarded by Historic Tours of America, Inc.

Contest Rules

Contest begins December 1, 2019. All entries must include name, street address, phone number, and be submitted by noon on December 15, 2019.  Due to vehicle restrictions, homes must be on the island of Key West. Only residential properties are allowed to enter this contest. One entry per household. A panel of Historic Tours of America, Inc. and KEYS employees will judge the entries. The final winner will be chosen by public vote. Winners will be announced December 27, 2019.

Please fill out form

By submitting your home you agree to the contest rules stated on this page. Terms and Conditions: We will not accept mail entries. All prizes are paid for and awarded by Historic Tours of America, Inc. Entries will be accepted from all neighborhoods from Key Haven to Key West. If you are a prize winner, you agree to have your image used in any advertising or promotions (including your name and address – residential homes only.) Submitting your home does not guarantee that it will be included as part of the Old Town Trolley Tours or Conch Tour Train public or private Holiday Light Tour route. All submissions must be of a street-facing façade. No backyards or boats will be accepted as entries. Your KEYS Energy Electric Bill must be current. If not current, your prize will not be awarded. Addresses will be published online on our interactive map. A Key West Holiday Light Contest Participant sign will be included on your property for the public to see.

If you would like your home photographed to use as part of the entry process, Johnny White will take photos for $25 per house. He will be available to take photos December 10 or December 12, 2019. He will be photographing between 7pm and 11pm. Houses must have their lights on. After the photos are taken he will provide you high-resolution photos.

Please click here to make a reservation and payment. 

All photos are property of Historic Tours of America. All photos submitted are subject to approval. If not approved, you must resubmit by entry deadline. No photos featuring un-costumed persons or minors will be accepted.