Festival of Trees
Planning your Tree or Wreath
We encourage you to choose a theme, but artistic creativity and imagination should always take precedence over theme. Significant to the success of this event is the broad appeal of the tree and wreath designs.
Theme Ideas
The following theme ideas may be helpful as you plan your design:
Christmas in different climates: tropical, North Pole
Holiday: Nutcracker, Nativity, Snowmen, Reindeer, Santa Claus
Religious: Nativity, Angels, Silent Night
Seasonal: Winter Wonderland, Natural
Nostalgic Christmas: Homemade, Old Fashioned Holiday, Children’s Memories
Elegant: Color Theme, Holiday Theme, 12 days of Christmas
Sparkly Baubles: Beads, crystals, twinkle lights, glitter, etc.
Cultural: Art Museum, Ballet, Circus, Music, etc.
Nationality/Cultural: Christmas in Germany, France, Spain, Asia, etc.
Children: Stuffed Animals (new or gently used), Toys, Story Book Characters, etc.
Sports: basketball, football, baseball, soccer, etc.
Outdoors: camping, lake, lodge, summer sports, winter sports
Vehicles: trains, planes, boats, motorcycles, cars
Miscellaneous: Gifts from the Garden, Tree of Learning, Gourmet Foods, Hobbies, Kitchen, etc.
Use your imagination. The sky is the limit!
Think the WOW factor!
The “WOW” factor means to exceed the expectations of the audience. We suggest that you think BIG to create the most exciting and eye-popping tree or wreath package possible.
Designer Policies and Information
The creative designer entries are the “Stars” of the Lawrence County Chamber Festival of Trees and Christmas Market. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an event that brings together businesses, volunteers, civic organizations, and students all supporting the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship program.
All decorations must be secure to the trees and wreaths, with floral wire, because they are bagged and moved by vehicle to their new homes. Please make sure that your tree stand is stable and secure.
All tree skirts or other appropriate covering for the base of the tree MUST be included with the design.
To increase the sale value of an item, the Festival of Trees and Christmas Market has the right to adjust any entry as required.
The display area is a maximum 6 square feet. Decorations (including toys and other related items) must fill the display area but no displays can extend beyond it.
Decorating your Tree
Ornaments and Decorations: Wire every ornament, garland and decoration securely to the tree.
Securing Decorations to the Tree
Keep in mind, the trees will be viewed from all sides. Some buyers will remove the tree in its entirety. Other trees will be transported by Festival of Trees and Christmas Market volunteers. For this reason, it is essential that ALL decorations, lights, etc. be wired to the tree with florist wire or pipe cleaners to prevent damage.
Decorators must wire every ornament, garland, and decoration securely to the tree to ensure that these stay in place during transit.
Remember to use the same color wire as the color of your tree, i.e. green tree – green wire. A 4” piece of floral wire is needed to tie an average ornament to the branch of the tree wrap firmly and tightly, using two twists.
Filling Empty Spaces
A variety of materials can be used to fill empty spaces, cover the tree trunk and add shape to a tree or wreath. Suggestions include: dried floral filler, floral and paper ribbon wraps and bows, raffia, tulle, pinecones, moss, holly, flowers, etc. Use your imagination!
Underneath It All
You are required to furnish a tree skirt or other covering material for the base of your tree. This can be as simple as fabric that heightens the aesthetic value of your tree or as elaborate as a hand-quilted tree skirt that will enhance the sale of your tree - as well as delighting those attending the Festival of Trees and Christmas Market. The Festival will place white fabric over the floor to resemble snow to enhance the décor.
If you are giving a gift certificate or tickets to a performance, etc. please make a copy and place it on your tree. Turn these over to the Festival committee representative for safe keeping. They will be given to the purchaser when they pick up their tree.
For items placed under the tree, leave the original boxes so that they may be used to repack them.
Please remember – items placed under the tree will be sold with the tree. Please do not place anything under the tree you expect to have returned.
Description of Tree
The description of your tree or wreath is an essential part of the contract (link to contract) that the Tree Committee uses to construct the program and display signs. Be specific about color, theme and overall size (height, width, etc.)
Listing special accessories such as lighting, unique size or shape, and ornaments that play music will be helpful information to share. Below is an example of a well-written wreath description:
Warm Mocha Holiday designed by Holiday Designers
“Shimmering in glittering gold and shades of coffee and copper, this 30” lighted wreath is dazzling! Accents of brown and muted oranges nest around a lush, copper, grown and mocha-colored bow. Naturally shed deer antlers combine with icy crystal-coated grasses for a hint of the north woods and frosty winter mornings. So curl up in front of the fire with delicious mocha latte and enjoy this holiday beauty.”
If your theme or description changes after submitting the contract it is your responsibility to advise the Festival Committee as quickly as possible. Be aware that any changes during the Festival are difficult and now always possible.
Planning your Tree or Wreath
We encourage you to choose a theme, but artistic creativity and imagination should always take precedence over theme. Significant to the success of this event is the broad appeal of the tree and wreath designs.
Theme Ideas
The following theme ideas may be helpful as you plan your design:
Christmas in different climates: tropical, North Pole
Holiday: Nutcracker, Nativity, Snowmen, Reindeer, Santa Claus
Religious: Nativity, Angels, Silent Night
Seasonal: Winter Wonderland, Natural
Nostalgic Christmas: Homemade, Old Fashioned Holiday, Children’s Memories
Elegant: Color Theme, Holiday Theme, 12 days of Christmas
Sparkly Baubles: Beads, crystals, twinkle lights, glitter, etc.
Cultural: Art Museum, Ballet, Circus, Music, etc.
Nationality/Cultural: Christmas in Germany, France, Spain, Asia, etc.
Children: Stuffed Animals (new or gently used), Toys, Story Book Characters, etc.
Sports: basketball, football, baseball, soccer, etc.
Outdoors: camping, lake, lodge, summer sports, winter sports
Vehicles: trains, planes, boats, motorcycles, cars
Miscellaneous: Gifts from the Garden, Tree of Learning, Gourmet Foods, Hobbies, Kitchen, etc.
Use your imagination. The sky is the limit!
Think the WOW factor!
The “WOW” factor means to exceed the expectations of the audience. We suggest that you think BIG to create the most exciting and eye-popping tree or wreath package possible.
Designer Policies and Information
The creative designer entries are the “Stars” of the Lawrence County Chamber Festival of Trees and Christmas Market. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an event that brings together businesses, volunteers, civic organizations, and students all supporting the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship program.
All decorations must be secure to the trees and wreaths, with floral wire, because they are bagged and moved by vehicle to their new homes. Please make sure that your tree stand is stable and secure.
All tree skirts or other appropriate covering for the base of the tree MUST be included with the design.
To increase the sale value of an item, the Festival of Trees and Christmas Market has the right to adjust any entry as required.
The display area is a maximum 6 square feet. Decorations (including toys and other related items) must fill the display area but no displays can extend beyond it.
Decorating your Tree
Ornaments and Decorations: Wire every ornament, garland and decoration securely to the tree.
Securing Decorations to the Tree
Keep in mind, the trees will be viewed from all sides. Some buyers will remove the tree in its entirety. Other trees will be transported by Festival of Trees and Christmas Market volunteers. For this reason, it is essential that ALL decorations, lights, etc. be wired to the tree with florist wire or pipe cleaners to prevent damage.
Decorators must wire every ornament, garland, and decoration securely to the tree to ensure that these stay in place during transit.
Remember to use the same color wire as the color of your tree, i.e. green tree – green wire. A 4” piece of floral wire is needed to tie an average ornament to the branch of the tree wrap firmly and tightly, using two twists.
Filling Empty Spaces
A variety of materials can be used to fill empty spaces, cover the tree trunk and add shape to a tree or wreath. Suggestions include: dried floral filler, floral and paper ribbon wraps and bows, raffia, tulle, pinecones, moss, holly, flowers, etc. Use your imagination!
Underneath It All
You are required to furnish a tree skirt or other covering material for the base of your tree. This can be as simple as fabric that heightens the aesthetic value of your tree or as elaborate as a hand-quilted tree skirt that will enhance the sale of your tree - as well as delighting those attending the Festival of Trees and Christmas Market. The Festival will place white fabric over the floor to resemble snow to enhance the décor.
If you are giving a gift certificate or tickets to a performance, etc. please make a copy and place it on your tree. Turn these over to the Festival committee representative for safe keeping. They will be given to the purchaser when they pick up their tree.
For items placed under the tree, leave the original boxes so that they may be used to repack them.
Please remember – items placed under the tree will be sold with the tree. Please do not place anything under the tree you expect to have returned.
Description of Tree
The description of your tree or wreath is an essential part of the contract (link to contract) that the Tree Committee uses to construct the program and display signs. Be specific about color, theme and overall size (height, width, etc.)
Listing special accessories such as lighting, unique size or shape, and ornaments that play music will be helpful information to share. Below is an example of a well-written wreath description:
Warm Mocha Holiday designed by Holiday Designers
“Shimmering in glittering gold and shades of coffee and copper, this 30” lighted wreath is dazzling! Accents of brown and muted oranges nest around a lush, copper, grown and mocha-colored bow. Naturally shed deer antlers combine with icy crystal-coated grasses for a hint of the north woods and frosty winter mornings. So curl up in front of the fire with delicious mocha latte and enjoy this holiday beauty.”
If your theme or description changes after submitting the contract it is your responsibility to advise the Festival Committee as quickly as possible. Be aware that any changes during the Festival are difficult and now always possible.