Deck the Garage 2025: America’s Most Festive Garage Contest

Q: What types of garage decorations qualify for the contest?

All holiday decorations are welcome! We're looking for creativity in any form—whether that's elaborate light displays, festive wreaths, DIY holiday scenes, inflatable decorations, painted garage doors, window clings, garland, or any combination that shows your holiday spirit. Both interior and exterior garage decorations count. The key is making your garage feel festive and celebratory. Simple or extravagant—we want to see what makes your garage special during the holidays.

Q: Can I enter if I rent my home or live in an apartment with a garage?

Absolutely! Whether you own or rent, if you have access to a garage that you can decorate, you're welcome to enter. We celebrate creativity and holiday spirit regardless of whether you own the property. Just make sure you have permission from your landlord or property management if you're renting, and keep any decorations removable and damage-free.

Q: Can I submit multiple photos or videos of my garage?

Yes, you can submit multiple angles! We encourage you to send 3-5 photos or a short video (under 60 seconds) that best showcase your decorated garage. Include daytime shots to show the details and nighttime photos if you have lights—we love seeing both! Just send all your content in one DM conversation to keep everything organized. Make sure your images are clear and high-quality so voters can appreciate all your hard work.

Q: What if I don't get a lot of votes? Is there any other way to win?

The winner is determined by public vote , so encouraging your friends, family, and neighbors to support you is key! While there's only one grand prize winner, being featured among our contest entries is still great exposure. We'll be sharing standout entries throughout the voting period on our Instagram Stories, so even if you don't win, you might still get featured. Plus, you'll inspire other homeowners and be part of a fun, creative community celebration.

Q: Do I need to keep my decorations up through December 23rd when the winner is announced?

That's up to you! You only need your decorations up long enough to capture great photos or video by the December 12th entry deadline. After you've submitted your entry, you can take down your decorations whenever you'd like. However, if you win, keeping them up through the announcement might make for great celebration photos and give your neighbors something extra to enjoy during the holiday season!

Garage.com is searching for America’s most festive garage in the “Deck the Garage 2025” Contest. Show off your holiday lights and décor for a chance to win a $500 Visa gift card and be featured on Garage.com.

By: Bryan | Published: November 12, 2025

It’s time to turn your driveway into a winter wonderland. Garage.com is spreading holiday cheer nationwide with the Deck the Garage 2025 Contest—a search for the most creative and festive holiday-decorated garage in America.

Whether you’ve strung up thousands of twinkling lights, crafted a DIY Santa’s workshop scene, or simply added a festive wreath that brings joy to your neighborhood, we want to see it. Show off your holiday spirit for a chance to win a $500 Visa gift card and be featured in a special holiday story right here on Garage.com.

How to Enter

Entering is easy—just three simple steps:

Follow us (@garage.com_official) on Instagram
Tag three friends who love holiday décor in the official contest post
Send your photo or video of your decorated garage through Instagram DMs

Entry Deadline: December 12, 2025

Suburban home decorated for christmas featuring a large bow and twinkles highlighting the garage

How Voting Works

The competition heats up when public voting opens! From December 15–21, 2025, the contest continues on Instagram where the community decides the winner.

Important: Participants must vote for garages other than their own to keep the competition fair and fun.

The garage with the most votes takes home the grand prize!

Winner Announced: December 23, 2025
Where: Right here on Garage.com and across all our social media channels

Home garage pictured form driveway featuring a fully decorated christmas scene with tree, inflatable santa and tons of lights

What You Can Win

🎁 Grand Prize
$500 Visa gift card

📰 Feature Story
Your decorated garage will be showcased in an exclusive “Deck the Garage” article on Garage.com, giving you national recognition and inspiring homeowners across the country

Why We Love This Contest

At Garage.com, we believe garages are more than just storage spaces—they’re an extension of your home and a reflection of your personality. During the holidays, they become an opportunity to spread joy not just to your family, but to your entire neighborhood.

Whether you’ve gone all-out with synchronized light displays, created a cozy winter scene, or added simple touches that brighten your curb appeal, we want to celebrate the homeowners who bring creativity and warmth to a space that often gets overlooked.

“This contest is a fun way to celebrate how people bring creativity, warmth, and holiday spirit to a space that often gets overlooked,” said Abby Drexler, Digital PR Strategist for Garage.com.

outside of home featuring garage door with santa and a fully decorated and lit up home

Join the Fun

Ready to show off your holiday garage transformation? The garage has never looked better—and we can’t wait to see what you’ve created.

Here’s what to do next:

Follow (@garage.com_official) on Instagram to stay updated
Enter your decorated garage by December 12
Vote for your favorites from December 15–21
Check back on December 23 to see who wins!

Let’s see how merry and bright those garages can get! 🎄✨

Frequently Asked Questions Deck The Garage 2025

All holiday decorations are welcome! We’re looking for creativity in any form—whether that’s elaborate light displays, festive wreaths, DIY holiday scenes, inflatable decorations, painted garage doors, window clings, garland, or any combination that shows your holiday spirit. Both interior and exterior garage decorations count. The key is making your garage feel festive and celebratory. Simple or extravagant—we want to see what makes your garage special during the holidays.

Absolutely! Whether you own or rent, if you have access to a garage that you can decorate, you’re welcome to enter. We celebrate creativity and holiday spirit regardless of whether you own the property. Just make sure you have permission from your landlord or property management if you’re renting, and keep any decorations removable and damage-free.

Yes, you can submit multiple angles! We encourage you to send 3-5 photos or a short video (under 60 seconds) that best showcase your decorated garage. Include daytime shots to show the details and nighttime photos if you have lights—we love seeing both! Just send all your content in one DM conversation to keep everything organized. Make sure your images are clear and high-quality so voters can appreciate all your hard work.

The winner is determined by public vote, so encouraging your friends, family, and neighbors to support you is key! While there’s only one grand prize winner, being featured among our contest entries is still great exposure. We’ll be sharing standout entries throughout the voting period on our Instagram Stories, so even if you don’t win, you might still get featured. Plus, you’ll inspire other homeowners and be part of a fun, creative community celebration.

That’s up to you! You only need your decorations up long enough to capture great photos or video by the December 12th entry deadline. After you’ve submitted your entry, you can take down your decorations whenever you’d like. However, if you win, keeping them up through the announcement might make for great celebration photos and give your neighbors something extra to enjoy during the holiday season!

Have another question? Drop us a DM at @garage.com_official or email us at [email protected]—we’re here to help!

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