“The Orcutt Fa La La Awards” celebrates its TWELFTH year of holiday cheer!  This year’s prize sponsors include Spencer’s Fresh Markets, One Capital Samantha Bakke, Kays Country Kitchen/R Bar, State Farm Donna Randolph and Orcutt 76.

          We are looking for our community’s best home holiday light displays. If you would like to nominate your home or a neighbor’s home, e-mail us at OrcuttFaLaLa@gmail.com. 

          In the e-mail, please include the homeowner's name, address and photographs of the display.  The photographs should be the highest resolution possible since they may be printed in the December issue of the Orcutt Pioneer.  Send 3-4 photos total, 1-2 of different aspects of the display, and 1-2 showing the overall effect.  Photos taken at sunset when there is still some light outside print best.   

           Only Orcutt homes, defined as having a 93455 zip code, are eligible, and submissions must be received by WEDNESDAY, DECMBER 4 at noon.

          The judges will consider two main categories of entries: Classic, those entries that have been consistent winners throughout the years, and New Comer. 

          Our judges will be making the rounds on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 and THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, between the hours of 5PM and 9PM to evaluate entries. The judges consider creative themes, amount of lights, unique features (e.g. music or homemade displays) and/or interactive elements when evaluating.  The judges strive to be fair and select homes that give a range of unique and special sights.

          Winners’ names and addresses will be included in our December issue.  If your business would like to sponsor an award, please email info@orcuttpioneer.com  Be safe and get busy hanging those lights!        Michael Shaw reporting