It is with great pleasure that we invite you to join us as a Festival of Trees decorator. We are confident that you will create that “million dollar” look. Your display will be seen by many visitors, and will be bid upon at a gala auction. Proceeds will benefit local non-profit organizations.

DECORATING POSSIBILITIES

Holiday Trees

From the traditional to the unique, let your creativity soar at the Festival of Trees by choosing to decorate a lighted tree. (PLEASE NOTE: We may have a need for larger trees. Please indicate on the contract if you are willing to decorate a tree larger than 9’ – these will be auctioned live at the Gala Saturday night)

Props and Support Materials (Decorator’s Personal Items Form)

If you choose to use items under or around the tree as part of the design that do not go to the buyer, a written list of those items must be submitted to the Forest Manager when you check out after your decorating is completed. We suggest that these items also be marked “For Display Only”. Decorators must pick up these items from the Festival site on Wed., December 5th between 10am – 3pm or these items will become the property of The REALTOR Festival of Trees committee.

Decorator Checklist:

Check in – Decorators must check in with the Forest Manager before unloading any trees and decorations. Display positions have been pre-assigned, and the Forest Manager will show you to your area.

Tree Stand – Must be provided by decorator.

Tree Topper – Tree toppers MUST BE DESIGNED TO BE REMOVED before delivery.

Tree Skirt – Tree skirts are required and must be provided by decorator.

Lighting Requirements:

Trees must be fully lit with UL or FM approved lights with labels attached

No more than three strands of lights may be connected to each cord.

Each connection must be wrapped with electrical tape.

Extension Cord Requirements: Decorators provide their own cords.

Decorations Requirements:

Decorations may not include marketing your business or organizations.

ALL decorations must be secured to trees with wire. (It is important to remember that the display you create for the show will be transferred to the tree buyer for display at a place of business or home)

Decorations should be of high quality and enhance the overall value of the tree

No living materials or edible food items may be used.

Check out: Before a tree can be considered finished, decorators must check out with the Forest Manager. Your personal Items list and Decorator Information forms will be checked at this time to ensure Compliance, and you will receive a tax receipt for your donation.

Thank you for your donation!

We sincerely appreciate your generous support. All proceeds from the Festival of Trees support The Children’s Advocacy Center of Valdosta, Alzheimer’s Caregivers Time-Out (ACTO) and The Humane Society.

Please complete the Decorator Contract and return it along with $35 application fee by October 15th.

Valdosta Board of REALTORS

604 Baytree Road

Valdosta, GA 31602

Attn: Festival

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