In December, the St. Patrick's Celebration, Inc Committee holds a Christmas Decorating Contest. Families in the Ireland area and Boone Township decorate their homes/businesses in Christmas lights and decorations and enter them for the contest. 
There are 3 categories:
  • Children's Theme
  • Traditional
  • Creative
Cash prizes are awarded to the top 3 winners in each category. 
You MUST have a shamrock somewhere (any size) in your display.
Questions? Contact Janet Schitter - 812.630.4861.

2023 Winners

Traditional
1st - Mike & Carol Schmitt 
2nd - Brian & Theresa Stenftenagel
3rd - Kathy Rinderknecht 
Creative
1st - Alma Schitter 
2nd - Mike & Melinda Weidenbenner
3rd - Karen Krodel Law Office
Kids Themed
1st - Max & Melanie Hopf
2nd - Richard & Lauri Olson
3rd - Tonya Schepers 

2022 Winners

Traditional
1st - Karen Krodel Law Office 
2nd - Kathy Rinderknecht 
3rd - Jane Barnes 
Creative
1st - Bill & Tracy Martin 
2nd - Dana & Steve Senninger 
3rd - Mark & Kelly Gehlhausen 
Kids Themed
1st - Rich & Lauri Olson

2021 Winners

Creative
  • Leroy & Donna Gehlhausen
  • Andy Lechner
  • Richard & Lauri Olson
Traditional
  • Kay & Kelly Hall​
  • JT & Andrea Stenftenagel
  • Alma Schitter
Kid's Themed
  • Scott & Holly Reckelhoff
  • Darrel & Shirley Greulich
  • Brad & Danielle Hulsman