2023 Showcase Contest Bases

The VII Edition of the Miguelturra 2023 Carnival Window Contest is underway.

Diego Rodríguez Tercero, councilor for Festejos and Raúl Domínguez Donate, president of the Peñas Association, have presented the new edition of the Carnival Window Display Contest.

A contest whose main objective is to encourage and reward businesses that support and improve the image of the carnival, creating a pleasant shopping carnival atmosphere during the ten days that the Carnival party lasts.

All retail and wholesale commercial establishments in Miguelturra can participate, as in previous years, provided they have a display case or window with views of the street.

Those present have encouraged the Miguelturra merchants to participate in the contest, whose registration is free.

Rules

1. The Festivities Department, in collaboration with the Cultural Association of Carnival Clubs and the Small Business Association, is holding the seventh Carnival Window Display Competition for local businesses. The aim is to encourage and reward establishments that, through their efforts, promote and enhance the image of their businesses with special window decorations, thus creating a pleasant shopping atmosphere during these holidays and providing an added incentive for local businesses.
2. All retail and wholesale commercial establishments in Miguelturra and all those establishments that have a showcase, such as an office, training center, among others, may participate in the contest.
3. Registration for the contest will be free, and must be done at the House of Culture of Miguelturra. The registration period will be from January 23 to February 10, 2023.

4. The trade must have its showcase ready on February 13 until Sunday, February 26, 2023.

5. The jury, appointed by the organizers, will visit the participating businesses during the period established in the previous rules. Their verdict will be announced on the municipal website.
   The names of the winning businesses will be published on the Miguelturra City Council website (www.miguelturra.es). The jury’s decision will be unappealable.
6. Three prizes valued at 100 euros each and sponsored by the Miguelturra City Council will be awarded, through the celebration area, leaving some deserted if the jury deems it appropriate:
   – Award for originality and innovation. Travel Gift Voucher.
   – Traditional Design and Composition Award. Travel Gift Voucher.
   – Special Audience Award. Gift Voucher to redeem at small businesses.

   All of them will be endowed with 30 advertising spots on Radio Miguelturra and an 8 by 11 centimeter advertisement in the Municipal Newsletter after the jury’s decision, carnival ceramics and a supporting diploma.

   For the special public prize, a ballot box will be available at the Casa de Cultura from February 13th to 23rd, 2023. Those who purchase or consume at participating stores or establishments can place their completed and stamped voucher in the box.
   All those who place their vouchers in the box will be entered into a drawing for three vouchers. Each voucher is valued at 50 euros and will be awarded by Viajes Rodrigo. It can be redeemed at any participating establishment.

7. The owners of the establishments participating in the contest will not be eligible for the draw. The communication of the winners will be made by telephone and will be made public through the municipal media. The prizes are not accumulative.
8. Participation in the contest implies acceptance of these rule.