Application
Reserve a Tree
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Deadline: Nov 03, 2024 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Nov 23, 2024 6:00 pm - Jan 01, 2025 6:00 pm (CDT)
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Calera, Alabama
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$ 175.00
About the application
Reserve your tree now with a donation of $175 to Calera Main Street. Whether you represent a local business, a favorite charity, or simply want to highlight your personal Christmas decorating talent, this event is an opportunity to make a memorable impact while supporting the revitalization of Calera’s historic downtown.
Event Timeline:
• October 1 – Registration Opens
• November 3 – Deadline for $175 Payment
• November 14, 2 - 5 PM – Tree Selection (First Come, First Serve)
• November 14 – November 23, Noon – Tree Decorating Period
• November 23, 6:00 PM – Judging & Tree Lighting Ceremony
• November 23 – January 2 – Trees on Display
• October 1 – Registration Opens
• November 3 – Deadline for $175 Payment
• November 14, 2 - 5 PM – Tree Selection (First Come, First Serve)
• November 14 – November 23, Noon – Tree Decorating Period
• November 23, 6:00 PM – Judging & Tree Lighting Ceremony
• November 23 – January 2 – Trees on Display
The $175 entry fee includes:
• A 5-6 foot live Christmas tree
• Access to an electrical outlet
• Printed signage showcasing your sponsorship
• Promotion on Calera Main Street’s social media platforms
• A portion of the fee will contribute to Calera Main Street’s efforts to revitalize the downtown business district
• A 5-6 foot live Christmas tree
• Access to an electrical outlet
• Printed signage showcasing your sponsorship
• Promotion on Calera Main Street’s social media platforms
• A portion of the fee will contribute to Calera Main Street’s efforts to revitalize the downtown business district
Decorating Guidelines:
Participants will be responsible for decorating their trees in accordance with event guidelines, ensuring all decorations are outdoor-friendly and can withstand wind and rain. Outdoor LED lights and outdoor extension cords are required to prevent electrical issues. Trees must be fully decorated by 12:00 PM on November 23rd, and they will remain on display until January 2, 2025.
Participants will be responsible for decorating their trees in accordance with event guidelines, ensuring all decorations are outdoor-friendly and can withstand wind and rain. Outdoor LED lights and outdoor extension cords are required to prevent electrical issues. Trees must be fully decorated by 12:00 PM on November 23rd, and they will remain on display until January 2, 2025.
Awards will be given in the following categories:
• Most Elegant
• The Grizwald
• Best Business Representation
• Most Elegant
• The Grizwald
• Best Business Representation
Join us in Downtown Calera as we celebrate the joy and beauty of the holiday season with the Calera Festival of Trees. Whether you’re decorating a tree or simply enjoying the sights, this event will bring the community together in a shared experience of holiday cheer.
About the event
Calera Main Street is excited to announce the first annual Calera Festival of Trees, bringing the magic of the holiday season to Downtown Calera. The festival will feature a stunning display of live Christmas trees, beautifully decorated by local businesses, organizations, and community members. The event will kick off with a special tree lighting ceremony including the City’s Grand Christmas Tree under the pavilion, on November 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM.
This new festive tradition invites the community to showcase their holiday spirit by decorating a live tree for a donation of $175 to Calera Main Street. Whether you represent a local business, a favorite charity, or simply want to highlight your personal Christmas decorating talent, this event is an opportunity to make a memorable impact while supporting the revitalization of Calera’s historic downtown.
Prices
| Reserve a Tree | $175.00 | Non-refundable | The $175 entry fee includes: • One 5-6 foot live Christmas tree • Access to an electrical outlet • Printed signage showcasing your sponsorship • Promotion on Calera Main Street’s social media platforms • A portion of the fee will contribute to Calera Main Street’s efforts to revitalize the downtown business district |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Reserve a Tree
Calera Main Street Festival of Trees