Donate a decorated Tree, Wreath or Gift Package!

     You are invited to participate in the 36th 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 "Hometown Holiday" - 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. 16)  
Please drop off ALL DONATED ITEMS during registration. 

Donation Calendar

Check-In/Registration                   Sunday Nov. 15 - 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
                                                        Monday Nov. 16 - 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
FREE Appreciation Party             Thursday Nov. 19 - 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.                                                              
School Tours                                 Friday Nov. 20, Monday Nov.  23 (Reservations required)
Open to Public                               Friday Nov. 20 - Sunday Nov. 29   Bidding ends at 5 p.m. on Sunday Nov. 29
Ribbons/Awards Pickup               Sunday Nov. 29 - 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Purchased Item Pickup                 Sunday Nov. 29 - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
                                                        Monday Nov. 30 - 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.          

Requirements

Community Large Tree - Decorated artificial tree no taller than 7 feet.  These trees may be bought back by the sponsor or decorator for $250.00.
Community Medium Tree -  Decorated artificial tree no taller than 5 feet.  These trees may be bought back by the sponsor or decorator for $125.00.
Community Small Trees - Decorated artificial tree no taller than 3 feet.  These trees may be bought back by the sponsor or decorator for $75.00
Itsy-Bitsy Trees - Decorated artificial tree no taller than 2 feet.  These trees may be bought back by the sponsor or decorator for $75.00.
School Trees - Decorated artificial tree no taller than 4 feet.  Blank tree is provided by Festival Sponsor.  These trees may be bought back by the sponsor or decorator for $75.00.
Scout Trees -  Decorated artificial tree no taller than 7 feet.  Blank tree is provided by Festival Sponsor.These trees may be bought back by the sponsor or decorator for $75.00.
Wreath - Decoration to place in the center of a door frame.  Wreaths may be bought back by the sponsor or decorator for $75.00.
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 may be bought back by the sponsor or decorator for $500.00
Art Item -  Decorated item provided by a professional or invited decorator.  Art items may be bought back by sponsor or decorator for $50.00