Women of Wilmington Prepare for Third Annual Festival of Trees

Women of Wilmington will host the Third Annual Festival of Trees on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Villanova Hall, 126 Middlesex Avenue in Wilmington.  

This free family-friendly event will feature a raffle of spectacular holiday trees, wreaths and baskets.  There will also be baked goods, popcorn and hot dogs for sale, as well as holiday performances and a special visit by Mrs. Claus.  

Proceeds from this event will be used to purchase holiday gifts for local families in need and to help fund the WOW high school scholarship.

Ribbons will be awarded for donations in the following categories:  Best Tree Decorated by Children, Best Use of Theme, Best Mini/Tabletop Tree, Best Wreath, Most Creative/Unique and Best in Show

Monetary donations will be made to the Wilmington non-profit of choice in the name of the donors of the winning trees.

If you're wondering how you or your Wilmington organization can get involved in the Festival of Trees, here are a few suggestions from the Women of Wilmington:

• Donate a theme decorated artificial tree – all donors will be recognized
• Donate a basket of goods or a wreath to advertise your organization
  
• Donate cases of water, juice, soda or items for the bake sale
  

For local businesses or organizations, donations are a tax write-off, you help a local charity and families in need and it's free advertising  for your business.

For more information about making a donation, please contact Becky McGrath or register your donation using our online form (located at the bottom of the web page).