Donate a decorated Tree, Wreath or Gift Package!

     You are invited to participate in the 35th Annual Festival of Trees & Trains. Each year the Paramount Woman’s Association and community volunteers, like you, transform the historic Paramount theater into a magical wonderland filled with sparkling holiday trees and decor, spectacular train layouts and exciting local entertainment. 
 We look forward to displaying YOUR talents at this year’s Festival.  Your item will be seen by over 16,000 visitors and will be sold at silent auction (unless you choose to purchase the item back). There is no charge or fee to “enter” an item into the Festival.  This year, the theme for decorators is "All That Glitters" - a fun theme with so many options!   

Registration Steps

1.  Choose how you would like to participate.
2.  Submit your item registration ON-LINE or complete a Registration Form and send to the Paramount Arts Center.
3.  Receive confirmation from a Festival volunteer. 
4.  Review the following Schedule:  (see below)
5.  Review category-specific Requirements of the item you chose to donate. (see below)
6.  Bring your decorated item or gift package to the Festival at Check-In/Registration.  (Trees may be decorated on site until 9:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18)  
Please drop off ALL DONATED ITEMS during registration. 

Donation Calendar

Decorator Workshop                     Tuesday Oct. 01 - 6:00 p.m. - Paramount Banquet hall (Mandatory for School/Scout Trees)
Check-In/Registration                   Sunday Nov. 17 - 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
                                                        Monday Nov. 18 - 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
FREE Appreciation Party             Thursday Nov. 21 - 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.                                                              
School Tours                                 Thursday Nov. 21, Friday Nov. 22, Monday Nov.  23 (Reservations required)
Open to Public                               Friday Nov. 22 - Sunday Dec. 01   Bidding ends at 5 p.m. on Sunday Dec. 01
Ribbons/Awards Pickup               Sunday Dec. 01 - 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Purchased Item Pickup                 Sunday Dec. 01 - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
                                                        Monday Dec. 02 - 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.          

Requirements

Community Large Tree - Decorated artificial tree no larger than 7 feet tall, with marketing space for flyers, signage and business cards. Large Trees may be bought back by the sponsor or decorator for $250.
Community Medium Tree - Decorated artificial tree no larger than 5 feet tall, with marketing space for business cards. Medium Trees may be bought back by sponsor or decorator for $125.
Community Small Trees - Decorated artificial tree no larger than 3 feet tall. Small trees may be bought back by the sponsor or decorator for $75.
Itsy-Bitsy Trees - Decorated artificial tree no larger than 2 feet tall on an 18 X 18 platform.  These trees may be bought back by the sponsor or decorator for $75.
School Trees -  Decorated artificial tree (provided to the class/school by the Festival)  4 feet tall on a 4’ x 4’ platform.  School Trees may be bought back by the sponsor, decorator, class or a parent for $75.
Scout Trees -  Decorated artificial tree (provided to the class/school by the Festival)  4 feet tall on a 4’ x 4’ platform.  Scout Trees may be bought back by the sponsor, decorator, troop or a parent for $75.
Wreath - Decoration to place in the center of a door frame.  Wreaths may be bought back by the sponsor or decorator for $75.
Gift Package - Donate a wrapped (in cellophane) box or basket with goodies to highlight your business or company.  Entice attention to your gift package with marketing, business cards and/or coupons. 
Featured Tree - Featured Trees are all trees over 7 feet, with a professional or invited decorator.  These trees are sponsored either directly to the Festival or directly to the decorator.  Space is limited and entries are coordinated by the Festival Committee.  Those who have participated as either a “professional/sponsored tree” or “community tree, with sponsor and decorator” are invited to speak with a Committee Chair for more details.
Art Item - Items decorated by local artists.  For 2019, the item will be painted Bowling Pins.  Items are limited and entries are coordinated by the Festival Committee.  Art Items may be bought back by the sponsor or decorator for $50.