About us
It all began with a ladder, a Nissan LEAF and a dream to bring holiday joy to Lawrence, Kansas. Midwestern Christmas Lights provides an all inclusive Christmas light service. As a local business, we pride ourselves on our dedication to creating magical holiday experiences for families and communities.
Our story
At the beginning, it was just me Gavin Fischer, a Nissan LEAF some ladders, and a vision. I hung door hangars on doors, talked with neighbors, and offered to design custom displays. Word spread, and soon one house turned into an entire block, then multiple neighborhoods. Each season, I reinvested into better equipment, higher-quality lights, and more efficient systems, until Midwestern Christmas Lights became the go-to choice for professional, hassle-free holiday displays in the area. What keeps me going is knowing that every light we hang is part of someone’s cherished holiday memory.
Core values
Joy & celebration
We believe every home deserves to shine. Our work isn’t just about lights — it’s about creating magical moments and lasting memories for families and neighborhoods.
Safety first
We prioritize safety for our customers, their homes, and our team. From installation techniques to the products we use, everything is designed to be safe, reliable, and worry-free.
Excellence in service
We go above and beyond to ensure each display is beautiful, functional, and exactly what the customer envisioned. Details matter — every bulb, every line, every interaction.
Integrity & trust
We’re honest, transparent, and dependable. When we make a promise — whether it’s about pricing, timing, or quality — we keep it.
Community & connection
We’re proud to light up the Midwest. Our displays aren’t just for one home — they brighten entire neighborhoods and bring people together during the holiday season.
Innovation & improvement
Every season, we look for ways to make our service smoother, smarter, and more efficient — from offering new holiday themes to streamlining installation and storage.
What makes us different
Midwestern Christmas Lights isn’t just a light-hanging service. It’s a hospitality-driven, memory-making experience that brings neighborhoods to life — with professionalism, personal care, and a guarantee of joy. We provide everything under one roof: professional design consultation, premium commercial-grade lights, installation, maintenance, takedown, and storage. Customers never touch a box of tangled lights again.
Maintenance guarantee
If one bulb goes out, we fix it — at no extra charge. That peace of mind sets us apart from “install-only” companies who leave customers to deal with outages during the holidays.
Custom designs
We start with a design consultation, walking the property and tailoring the display to the customer’s home, style, and budget. Each house becomes a unique showcase — not a copy-paste.
Local & personal
You’re not a national franchise — you’re a Lawrence-based business that knows the community. You treat each customer like a neighbor, not a number, and your reputation is built on personal trust and relationships.
Our vision for the future
Our vision is to become the Midwest’s most trusted, joyful, and innovative holiday lighting company — a brand families immediately think of when they imagine a stress-free, magical holiday season.
Lawrence market leader
Be the #1 choice in Lawrence and surrounding areas through reputation, word-of-mouth, and community presence.
Refined systems & scalability
Build streamlined operations (scheduling, maintenance, storage, and design templates) to handle high demand smoothly.
Repeat & multi-holiday services
Expand beyond Christmas into year-round lighting (Halloween, weddings, events), so revenue isn’t just seasonal.
New city expansion
Grow into nearby Kansas and Midwest markets (Topeka, Kansas City, Overland Park, Wichita) with trained teams and branded equipment.
Tech-enhanced services
Offer smart-light integration, app-controlled color changes, and permanent lighting options to stay ahead of trends.
Positive community footprint
Sponsor local events, give back during the holidays, and become a brand people are proud to support.