Silver City MainStreet announced the winners of the Holiday Merchant Window contest on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Murray Ryan Visitor Center.

In addition to all of the new downtown lights and decorations, Silver City MainStreet hosted a Holiday Window Contest with merchants in downtown Silver City.  Fifteen merchants have special window displays following the theme “A Storybook Christmas” and competed for a community choice award, and in two more categories, largest and most creative.

Awards in the Community Choice category are 1st Manzanita Ridge, 2nd Farm Bureau Financial Service, 3rd Revel. In the Largest Category are 1st Kris’s Unique Boutique, 2nd Vintage Fantasies and 3rd Finn’s Gallery. In the Most Creative category are 1st The Makery, 2nd Encore and 3rd Wild West Weaving. Silver City MainStreet appreciates all of the merchants who decorated this season.

Pictured is Ward A. Rudick next to the Spirit of Christmas award. (Courtesy Photo)“A new annual award was also established this year, the Ward A. Rudick Spirit of Christmas award with Ward A. Rudick being the first recipient. Mr. Rudick was instrumental in getting all of the decorations together this year. Starting in April with planning, by summer Rudick was directing teams of volunteers to string new lights on the garlands for downtown. Rudick also decorated a number of businesses and The Hub, making downtown very festive and a joy for children and families to see, states Patrick Hoskins, Board President of Silver City MainStreet.

Downtown Silver City is family friendly and festive and we encourage everyone to come and stroll downtown day or evening to see the lights and windows. It’s a fun activity to do with out-of-town guests.”

The mission of Silver City MainStreet is "To encourage a vibrant, historic downtown Silver City which is recognized as the heart of our diverse community." Please visit our website here to learn more.