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Deadline: Nov 13, 2023 5:00 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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City of Belmont's 6th Annual Festival of Trees
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Date: Nov 27, 2023 6:30 pm - Jan 01, 2024 8:00 am (EDT)
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Belmont, North Carolina
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$200
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About the event

Enjoy a stroll through Stowe Park from November 28th - December 31st to enjoy a display of festive trees decorated by local organizations. Free to attend.
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City of Belmont
City of Belmont
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City of Belmont
City of Belmont
Contact Organizer

About the application

This application is for organizations/individuals who do not meet the criteria of the school, downtown Belmont merchant, or non-profit application and wish to decorate a tree in Stowe Park for the 6th Annual Festival of Trees.
 
Complete this application if you are applying as a: 
  • Private organization (located in Belmont/Gaston County)
  • Individual
  • Family
  • Memoriam
 
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Terms & Conditions

Information & Expectations
First-place bragging rights will be awarded for each of the following categories:
  • Non-Profit Organizations
  • School
  • Downtown Merchant
  • For-Profit Organizations
Trees will be judged on theme, uniqueness, creativity, and overall presentation. 
 
An event map will be published online, directing visitors to your tree.
 
Please note there will be 45 trees available in Stowe Park, and they will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
 
Important Dates
  • Application opens - October 23, 2023
  • Application deadline - November 17, 2023
  • Tree decorating begins - November 18, 2023
  • Tree decoration deadline - Monday, November 27th (all trees decorated by 3:00 PM)
  • Tree lighting ceremony (at City Hall) - Monday, November 27th at 6:30 PM
  • Remove tree decorations - January 1st - 7th, 2024
  • Stowe Park tree removal - Begins January 8, 2024
  • Any decorations remaining on the date of Stowe Park tree removal (see above) will be discarded along with the tree.
Rules and Criteria
  • The City of Belmont will provide live trees & tree lights in Stowe Park
  • Groups decorating a tree in Stowe Park must provide weatherproof decorations that are securely attached to the tree (trees may be subject to harsh weather and high winds)
  • Public Works will activate Stowe Park lights on Monday, November 27th
  • For questions about lighting or electrical issues, please contact the Public Works Department at (704) 825-0506
  • 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.
  • A tree theme and organization logo must be provided as part of this application.
  • As this is a public display, the City of Belmont is not responsible for lost, stolen, and/or damaged items.
  • Do not block walkways during the decoration process.
  • Do not leave trash behind after decorating.
  • Trees may not be moved under any circumstance.
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Prices

Booth prices $0
For Profit Organization - Application Fee $200 This event is centered around local schools, non profit organizations, and downtown merchants. As such, there is a fee associated for private organizations applying to participate in the event.

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?
  • Share a short narritave about your organization.
  • I have read and agree to abide by the terms and conditions listed in the application for the 2023 Festival of Trees.

Use this map to view locations of trees in Stowe Park. Red boxes denote red tree lights. Green boxes denote green tree lights. Blue boxes denote blue tree lights. Orange boxes denote multi-colored tree lights.
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For-Profit Organizations
For-Profit Organizations
City of Belmont's 6th Annual Festival of Trees
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