Donate a Decorated Tree or Holiday Item!
We are excited to welcome you to take part in this year’s Festival of Trees,
a cherished community tradition now in its 42nd year!
We can’t wait to showcase your creativity and talent at the Festival. Your contribution will be seen by over 16,000 visitors and featured in our online auction, unless you choose to purchase the item back.
No entry fee is required to participate.
This year’s festive theme, "Penguins on Parade,"
sets the stage for a season full of wonder, warmth, and community joy.
a cherished community tradition now in its 42nd year!
We can’t wait to showcase your creativity and talent at the Festival. Your contribution will be seen by over 16,000 visitors and featured in our online auction, unless you choose to purchase the item back.
No entry fee is required to participate.
This year’s festive theme, "Penguins on Parade,"
sets the stage for a season full of wonder, warmth, and community joy.
Registration
How to Participate: Donation Instructions
- Register Your Item - Submit your registration online or complete a paper Registration Form and mail it to the Paramount Theater Ashland.
- Review the Donation Calendar - Please see the Donation Calendar below for important dates and deadlines.
- Review the Category-Specific Guidelines - Read the guidelines related to the specific category of the item.
- Item Delivery & Check-In - Bring your decorated item to the Festival during Check-In/Registration hours.
👉 All donated items must be dropped off during official registration hours.
DONATION CALENDAR
-Trees may be decorated on site beginning Sunday, Nov. 15 until Tuesday, Nov. 17 8:00 p.m.
-Check-In/Registration Monday Nov. 16, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Tuesday Nov. 17, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
-Appreciation Party Friday Nov. 20, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
You will receive 2 FREE admission tickets per item donated at registration.
(Additional tickets may be purchased for a discounted rate of $5.00 each)
-Open to Public Nov. 21- 29
-Ribbons/Awards Pickup Saturday Nov. 28
-Online auction ends at 5 p.m. on Sunday Nov. 29
-Purchased Item Pickup Sunday Nov. 29, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday Nov. 30, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
-Trees may be decorated on site beginning Sunday, Nov. 15 until Tuesday, Nov. 17 8:00 p.m.
-Check-In/Registration Monday Nov. 16, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Tuesday Nov. 17, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
-Appreciation Party Friday Nov. 20, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
You will receive 2 FREE admission tickets per item donated at registration.
(Additional tickets may be purchased for a discounted rate of $5.00 each)
-Open to Public Nov. 21- 29
-Ribbons/Awards Pickup Saturday Nov. 28
-Online auction ends at 5 p.m. on Sunday Nov. 29
-Purchased Item Pickup Sunday Nov. 29, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday Nov. 30, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Guidelines
Community Trees -
Decorated artificial trees meeting Festival guidelines. Trees may be bought back by the sponsor/decorator for:
Large - under 7ft - $300.00
Medium - under 5ft - $125.00
Small - under 3ft - $75.00
Decorated artificial trees meeting Festival guidelines. Trees may be bought back by the sponsor/decorator for:
Large - under 7ft - $300.00
Medium - under 5ft - $125.00
Small - under 3ft - $75.00
School and Scout Trees -
Decorated 4ft artificial tree. These trees may be bought back by the sponsor/decorator for $75.00
Decorated 4ft artificial tree. These trees may be bought back by the sponsor/decorator for $75.00
Featured Trees - Featured Trees are artificial trees over 7ft. These trees are company sponsored and designed by a professional or invited decorator. Featured trees may be bought back by the sponsor/decorator for $500.00.
Other Holiday Items - This category includes Wreaths, Gift Packages, Art Items, and Centerpieces.
These items may be bought back by the sponsor/decorator for:
Centerpieces and Wreaths/Door Decoration - $75.00
Art/Craft Items - $50.00
These items may be bought back by the sponsor/decorator for:
Centerpieces and Wreaths/Door Decoration - $75.00
Art/Craft Items - $50.00