Battle of the Bulbs
Holiday Lights Contest
🚨ALERT: SUGAR GROVE IS ABOUT TO GET LIT!💡🎄
Grab your cocoa, untangle that giant ball of holiday lights, and get ready for glory—the Village of Sugar Grove Battle of the Bulbs is officially here!🔌🏠✨
We’re looking for the best and brightest bulbs in the Village! Whether your yard looks like a cozy Hallmark movie, or Clark Griswold himself would shed a tear of pride, watt are you waiting for? Don’t stay in the dark—send photos of your holiday display (no more than four, please), including day and night shots, to deckthehalls@sugargroveil.gov. We'll accept entries from November 16–December 11. We can’t wait to see your awesome displays! Visit www.sugargroveil.gov for official rules and more information.
- 1st Place - Clark Griswold: Awarded to the home with the most jaw-dropping, blindingly bright display—so bright it can practically be seen from space. ($100 Fireside gift card)
- 2nd Place – Buddy the Elf: Given to the runner-up whose cheerful, festive spirit shines bright enough to make Santa proud. ($75 Burnt Barrel gift card)
- 3rd Place – Cindy Lou Who: Honoring a sweet, charming, heartwarming display that captures the magic of the season without needing a million bulbs. ($50 Wings gift card)
HERE ARE THE FESTIVE DE-LIGHTS:
- The Battle of the Bulbs Holiday Lights Contest is open to all residents of Sugar Grove.
- Entries will be accepted from November 16, 2026, through December 11, 2026, and will be judged by the Village of Sugar Grove Beautification and Gardening Committee.
- Please send a maximum of four photos (day and night shots) to deckthehalls@sugargroveil.gov to be entered.
- Winners will be announced the week of December 14, 2026.
- Only one entry per household.
- All cords, lights, and props must be securely fastened and kept clear of public sidewalks, fire hydrants, and streets.
- Displays must be family friendly and appropriate for all ages.
- Winners will be announced the week of December 14, 2026, via social media and the Village of Sugar Grove
- Entries received after 4pm on Friday, December 11, will not be accepted.
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The Village of Sugar Grove has officially taken second place in the prestigious "Best of the Best" Tap Water Taste Test at the American Water Works Association (AWWA) ACE26 conference in Washington, D.C. The national runner-up finish establishes Sugar Grove as home to some of the highest quality, best-tasting drinking water in North America. The top spot went to the City of Fredericton, New Brunswick, while third place was awarded to Vineyard, Utah “We are incredibly proud of our Public Works Team and thankful for the Leadership of our Public Works Director, Brad Merkel”, said Village of Sugar Grove President Sue Stillwell. “We value providing Sugar Grove with the best possible water, protecting our water resources, and we are all celebrating their win for the community as the stewards of the Best Tasting Water in the United States!” The Journey to the National Stage Sugar Grove's path to the national podium required winning a series of consecutive regional and state tournaments: The Regional Qualifier: First, the Sugar Grove Public Works team won the Kane County Water Association regional taste test. The State Championship: The team advanced to the Illinois Section AWWA State Finals at WATERCON 2026 in Peoria. On April 14, 2026, Sugar Grove was crowned the state champion, earning the sole right to represent Illinois nationally. The National Finals: The village competed against elite water producers from across the United States and Canada at the ACE26 conference in Washington, D.C. Rigorous Standards of Excellence A panel of independent water experts judged the competition using strict blind-taste protocols. Samples were evaluated at room temperature across three major categories: Taste: Overall flavor and crisp drinkability profile. Clarity: Total visual transparency and absence of turbidity. Odor: The absolute lack of any organic or chemical scent. To even qualify for entry, Sugar Grove had to maintain a pristine safety record, with zero state or federal drinking water violations during the previous calendar year.
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