The 2009 Valdosta Board of REALTORS
Festival of Trees
Tree Decorator Guidelines

DECORATING DATES
Thursday November 19 from 9:00am – 9:00pm
The Crescent

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. Trees will be auctioned live at the Gala Friday 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 Saturday, November 21 from 9-12 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 Crescent and The Homeless Shelter through LAMP.

Please complete the Decorator Contract and return it along with $35 application fee by October 20.

Valdosta Board of REALTORS
604 Baytree Road
Valdosta, GA 31602
Attn: Festival