Festival of Trees
The 2009 Annual Festival of Trees is scheduled for Friday, December 4th through Saturday, December 12th.
We are open from 10:00am to 7:00pm each day
The Luncheon is on December 8th is from 11:00am to 1:00pm
The Tea is on December 10th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
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Location:
Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center
2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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General Admission Prices:
$7.00-Adults
$5.00-Seniors
$2.00-Children ages 2-12, under age 2 Free
Group rates for groups of 20 or more available general admission
The Festival of Trees is the signature fundraiser for Rappahannock Refuge, Inc., more commonly known as Hope House. The 2009 Festival of Trees will be held at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center in Celebrate Virginia at 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway. The event is open to the general public for a small fee and bidders on trees will be given a special ticket to return to check on their bid(s).
The Hope House Festival of Trees also includes a holiday boutique that includes holiday items, home decor, jewelry, personal accessories, incredible wreaths, centerpieces, mini-trees and much more. The wreaths and mini-trees are donated by area garden clubs and individuals. The Festival is a great place to purchase your holiday items to decorate your home or do you Christmas shopping.
Become Involved in the Festival of Trees:
We welcome volunteers and have many different ways in which to participate in the Hope House Festival of Trees. If you are interested in helping, please contact Chandra Western, Executive Director at 540-371-0831.
Sponsor the Festival of Trees: Any area business, organization or individual may sponsor the Festival of Trees by making a monetary donation. Donation levels are as follows: $75, $150, $750, $1,500, $2,500, $5,000, $7,500 and $10,000. In exchange for a sponsorship you will receive advertising for your business and other amenities such as tickets to the various Festival events (based on sponsorship level). Please contact Chandra Western, Executive Director at 540-371-0831 for more information. Sponsorships are tax deductible.
Sponsor a Tree: Area businesses, organizations, clubs, schools, families or individuals may sponsor a tree to be displayed for silent auction. Sponsors choose their theme and size of tree (no smaller than 2 feet). They donate the tree and its ornaments for auction. Tree sponsors are responsible for assembling their tree on set-up day. Please refer to the "Tree Sponsor Reservation Form" and "Tree Sponsor Information Sheet" for more details. You may receive a tax deduction for you donated tree and ornaments. The deadline for tree sponsorship is October 20.
Sponsor a Wreath/Mini-Tree/Centerpiece: Area businesses, organizations or individuals may donate a decorated wreath, mini-tree or centerpiece to be sold in the gift boutique at the Festival of Trees. Please refer to the "Wreath/Mini-Tree/Centerpiece Information Sheet" and "Reservation Form" for more information. Donations are tax deductible.
Donate an Item for Auction or Raffle: We hold silent and live auctions and raffles during the Festival. We use items that have been donated by area businesses and individuals. Items that we have raffled or auctioned in the past have included: week long or weekend getaways, new furniture, golf packages, paintings or prints, gift certificates to area restaurants, gift baskets, movie tickets and gift certificates for services such as a massage, manicure or car maintenance. This is an excellent way to promote your business and help Hope House at the same time. All donated items are tax deductible. For more information or to donate an item contact Chandra Western, Executive Director at 540-371-0831.
Serve on the Festival of Trees Steering Committee: Planning an event such as the Festival of Trees takes months of hard work, creativity and commitment. We are fortunate to have a steering committee of community volunteers to help us plan and carry out the Festival each year. If you are creative, have a special talent or are simply a hard worker we would love to have you help with this event. Please contact Chandra Western, Executive Director at 540-371-0831 for more information.