Colony Christmas Battle of the Beverages

Join the 2nd Annual Colony Christmas Battle of the Beverages!
Compete with your best holiday drink for bragging rights and community votes. The contest runs Nov. 29–Dec. 14, with winners announced Dec. 15. Register by Oct. 31 to secure your spot!

This year, there are two categories — Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic. That means two winners and two trophies!

Please include a photo of the drink you’ll be entering. Photos will be used on social media, so make sure they’re clear, well-lit, and ready for posting.

Once your application is approved, we’ll begin promoting your drink across all our channels — Palmer Chamber, Colony Christmas facebook/instragram, radio, and television.

2nd Annual Colony Christmas Battle of the Beverages – Rules

1.Eligibility

• Open to all Palmer-area businesses.
• Businesses must register by October 31 to participate.

2.Entry Requirements

• Each business may submit one beverage for the competition.
• Beverages can be alcoholic or non-alcoholic.
• Recipes must be original or proprietary to your business.

3.Battle Period

• The contest runs from November 29 – December 14, 2025
• All entries must be ready for public viewing or tasting during this period.

4.Voting

• Community members will vote for their favorite beverage via QR code.
• Each person may vote once per beverage.

5.Judging & Prizes

• Votes will determine the winners.

6.Categories/Prizes:

• 1st Place: Bragging Rights!
• Winners will be announced on December 15.

7.Safety & Compliance

• All beverages must comply with local health and safety regulations.
• No hazardous ingredients or unsafe practices are allowed.

8.Responsibility

• The Palmer Chamber is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged entries.

9.Agreement

• By registering, participants agree to abide by all rules and allow photos or promotional use of their beverage for Palmer Chamber marketing purposes.