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Application

Downtown Belmont Merchant Application

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Deadline: Nov 16, 2022 12:00 am (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Nov 28, 2022 6:30 pm - Jan 01, 2023 12:00 pm (EDT)
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Belmont, North Carolina
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Free

About the event

Join us as Downtown Belmont and Stowe Park are filled with a display of festive trees for all to enjoy throughout the month of December.
City of Belmont
City of Belmont
City of Belmont
City of Belmont

About the application

This application is for Downtown Belmont businesses within the Main Street Districts who wish to decorate a tree in their business location to be included in the the 5th Annual Festival of Trees.
 
Photo Caption: Lyerly Agency won first place in the downtown merchant category in the 2021 Festival of Trees.

Terms & Conditions

Information & Expectations
First place bragging rights will be awarded for each of the following categories
  • Non-Profit
  • School
  • Downtown Merchant
  • For-Profit Organizations
Trees will be judged on theme, uniqueness, creativity, and overall presentation. Judging will take place Saturday, December 3rd from 2:00-4:30.
 
An event map will be published online and on the Belmont GO app, directing visitors to your tree.
 
 
Important Dates
  • Application opens - Friday, September 9th
  • Application deadline - Friday, November 4th at 5:00 PM
  • Tree decorating begins - Monday, November 14th
  • Tree decoration deadline - Monday, November 28th (all trees decorated by 3:00 PM)
  • Tree lighting ceremony (at City Hall) - Monday, November 28th at 6:30 PM
Rules and Criteria
  • Downtown Merchants are responsible for providing their own tree, lights, and decorations within their businesses
  • Lights may be any color (great way to encourage visitors to your businesses!)
  • Tree themes must be family-friendly
  • City of Belmont will provide a sign for each tree including the organization/business name, tree theme, and logo
  • Tree theme and logo must be provided by organization as part of this application

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • What is the theme of your tree?
  • Please provide a concise narrative about the organization.
  • I have read and agree to abide by the terms and conditions listed in the application for the 2022 Festival of Trees.
Downtown Belmont Merchant Application
Downtown Belmont Merchant Application
City of Belmont's 5th Annual Festival of Trees
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