The local council is paying half the cost but the town has traditionally made up the rest of it from private donations.
The Exmouth Christmas Lights committee says it can pay for this year's illuminations, but after that the future's looking uncertain.
The committee says if each resident donates 10p, it would raise enough money to keep the town lit in festive lights next year.
Speeders impacting on Dartmoor's visitor numbers
Parking & litter also puts tourists off
Get your name engraved on Exmouth lifeboat
Nation-wide campaign sails into Devon
Cricket club benefits from crime
Crook money pays for new equipment
Anger at Teignmouth health project 'impasse'
NHS explains delays in starting work
Council strategy blasted for 'ignoring Paignton'
'It does not appear the council has a clue, or worse does not care'
Girl in hospital after dog attack
Officers believe it's an XL Bully
