Enter the Home Lighting Contest

Some might say it’s much too early to think about this year’s winter holidays. But we know for a fact that, for some Scripps Ranch families, it’s never too early. That’s why we are providing this early announcement about the extremely popular Scripps Ranch News Home Lighting Contest for the 2025 holiday season.

This annual lighting contest has provided a joyous experience for local residents in the past years, sparking a warm holiday tradition for all of Scripps Ranch to enjoy.

The Scripps Ranch News Home Lighting Contest not only allows entrants a way to showcase their outdoor light decorating skills, it provides a convenient opportunity for those who appreciate holiday light decorations to tour the outdoor home displays.

Scripps Ranch News will publish a map of entry locations in the December edition of the newspaper – and will provide updates online.

Anyone whose home is within Scripps Ranch and decorates the outside of their home with holiday lights this season is eligible to enter the contest. Prizes will be awarded to the top entrants.

All entry displays must be accessible to the public for street viewing. When judging is complete, the top displays will be photographed.

The winners of the contest will be announced on ScrippsRanchNews.com and photos of the winning displays will be published in Scripps Ranch News.

Deadline to enter is Dec. 1, 2025. Contest rules and other specifics are provided in an online entry form to be posted soon on ScrippsRanchNews.com.