The Window Dressing Competition is an opportunity for businesses and organisations on Main Street to participate in the chosen theme of the festival and to decorate their windows and shop front to win prizes.

The displays are often detailed and amusing and provide an extra layer of interest to the spectators in Main Street.

The Henry Lawson Festival theme for 2018 is 'Poetry in Motion'. 

‘Poetry in Motion’ is a phrase that usually refers to movement that can be graceful, smooth, harmonious, flowing, controlled or skilled. MOVEMENT is the key word – up/down, side to side, back and forward. 

The Festival Window Dressing Competition is an ideal opportunity for local business to showcase Grenfell’s annual Festival. 

While official 2018 judge Debbie Evans said the task of judging the outstanding displays was difficult due to the high standard of entries, she said she thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the competition.

“It is so great to see businesses getting behind the Window Dressing Competition,” said Ms Evans “Choosing only three winners was a challenge.”

This years winner was the Grenfell Christian Book Shop with a clever display featuring the ‘Poetry in Motion’ theme.

Coming in second place was the Grenfell Salvation Army Store and in third place was Louisa’s Locker, owned by Jan Myers.

Each of the winners were delighted to be informed that their displays had been judged a winner.  A highly commended was also awarded to Gordon Garling Moffitt Lawyers.

Congratulations to the winning businesses.