Tree Sponsor Details

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 We have developed this list of guidelines and helpful hints to make the most of your support.

• All trees are artificial and are considered donations to the Humane Society of Wickenburg. All trees will be auctioned, and all items placed with the tree are part of the raffle.
• Trees must have lights, a tree topper and skirt or under tree display. Please keep in mind your tree may be viewed from all sides depending on location.
• The total height cannot exceed 9 feet (including the tree topper).
• Edible items, even if wrapped or boxed, are not allowed.
• Loose glitter, confetti, artificial snow, hot gluing or spraying of anything are not allowed in the Auditorium during set up.
• If you have items of value such as gift cards or lottery tickets, please make copies to place on the tree and turn in the originals to the Festival team member at check in to be stored for safety and given to tree winner. Larger items of value such as products or liquor bottles should be secured to the tree with wire or tie wraps. Gift baskets should be wrapped in cellophane to keep contents secured.
• Helpful items to have when setting up: a stepstool or a ladder if the size of your tree will require one. Scissors, tape, tie wraps, wire, ornament hooks, extra lights. Festival will supply extension cords.
• Please take all the packaging and boxes with you when you leave. Do not leave anything overnight if you have not finished decorating.

Set up times will be scheduled between Tuesday, November 28 at 9am and 8pm. You will be given an opportunity to reserve your set-up date and time when the Festival’s Tree Committee confirms your registration.

• When you come to set-up your tree, please go to the check in station at the front door of the Community Center Auditorium and check in with a Festival team member.
• At check in you will be asked to verify the spelling and formatting of your tree name and donor name. This is a key step before the final printing of the tree display name signs. You will be assigned an ID tag number to attach to the bottom of the tree.
• When your tree is complete return to check in area and let a Festival team member know your tree is complete. A team member will then go with you to verify where your tree is located, and that correct signage is with your tree.
• The Festival reserves the right to move your tree to enhance the overall display.
• During setup there are many trip hazards and breakable items throughout the auditorium. For the safety of all, if you have children helping with the setup, please have them stay with you, within the area of your tree.

Once the tree display is complete, the trees are judged in the following ten categories:

• Most Beautiful
• Most Traditional
• Most Creative/Unique
• Best Use of Lighting
• Best Top of Tree Display
• Best Under Tree or Tree Skirt Display
• Best Use of Theme
• Best Pet Theme
• Best Tree Done by Children
• Best Mini Tree or Mini Tree Display

In addition, the judges will choose ‘The Best of the Festival.’

The judges are not affiliated with any organization entering a tree in the Festival. Their judging is conducted anonymously and without knowledge of the person, group, or organization presenting the trees. The winners are announced during the Gala on Thursday evening.