Participants may provide their own nutcracker doll or obtain one from Imagine Performing Arts Center - quantities are limited. Self-provided nutcrackers can be personally decorated or prefabricated. No size limitations on self-provided nutcrackers.

All decorations, lights and trim must be securely fastened to the nutcracker for display.  Lights must be new and in working condition.

Event organizer will provide a standard business card sized sign that will be displayed by each nutcracker featuring your logo and a QR code to the bidding website. Auction platform description to be no more than 3 sentences and a website link.

Power may be available for plug-in lights. Please contact event organizer to confirm.

Completed nutcrackers are due back no later than November 12, 2026.

Nutcracker entries will be displayed by November 14, 2026 and continue through December 6, 2026.

The silent auction and voting will be open 24/7 from November 30-December 6 via an online platform. Those wishing to vote and/or bid on a nutcracker can do so remotely and do not need to be onsite.

The event will conclude at 11:59 pm on Dec. 6 and silent auction winners will be notified the following day. Winners will be able to pick up their nutcracker at Imagine Performing Arts Center OR will be responsible for shipping costs incurred.