Chesley residents can display their hometown pride ahead of the community's homecoming weekend by putting a little extra love into their homes, businesses, and gardens.
The Spruce It Up Chesley Homecoming Beautification Contest officially opened to entries this week. The contest encourages locals to compete for most attractive home, most attractive garden, and most attractive business. A forth contest category - "ready for homecoming" - is for people who choose to deck their property out in a full-blown homecoming tribute.
The contest is being run ahead of the homecoming weekend celebration July 31 to August 3. This year marks the 145th anniversary of Chesley’s incorporation. The town has already been decorated in red, yellow and black décor and bows.
A commemorative homecoming bows will be given to each entry to the content with additional bows available for $12 each. There is also a $25 registration fee per category. Proceeds will go to support homecoming activities.
All residents within Chesley, as well as those on surrounding rural roads are eligible to compete in the contest.
The public will be able to vote for their favourite entry online. The winners of the homeowner categories will be award cash prizes, while the winning business will receive a trophy.
Completed registration forms, along with cash or a cheque made payable to Chesley Homecoming, can be dropped off in a sealed envelope to Remax Grey Bruce at 63 1st Ave. South.
Additional information about the contest can be found at chesleyhomecoming.ca.