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Enter a Decorated Tree or Wreath

Be the Star of the Festival!

Donate a decorated tree or wreath and put your business in the spotlight.

Join us for the first year of Downtown Kirkwood’s Festival of Trees by donating a decorated tree or wreath to our festive holiday display.  Each tree and wreath will help create an enchanting indoor showcase filled with holiday cheer, community spirit, and local creativity. Your display is a wonderful way to promote your business, organization, or group while becoming part of a brand-new Downtown Kirkwood tradition.

Festival guests will be invited to view the displays for two weeks, purchase raffle tickets for their favorites, and help support the mission of the Festival of Trees. Proceeds will benefit Kirkwood Arts Foundation and KirkCare, helping support local arts and families in need.

Be part of the magic, share your creativity, and help us launch a holiday tradition in the heart of Kirkwood!​​

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Tree & Wreath Guidelines

Please review the guidelines below to help prepare your tree or wreath and make set-up as smooth as possible.

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📝 Registration

  • Scroll to bottom of this page for registration form.

  • All participants must register online in advance to commit to submitting a tree or wreath.

  • Registration will include the name of your tree or wreath, which will be used to identify your entry throughout the Festival and the name of your organization or business.

  • Registration confirms your commitment to participate.

  • Participation is limited.  Register soon.

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🎄Trees

  • Trees must be artificial.

  • Trees may be any height, but may not exceed 4 feet wide.

  • Trees should include lights (only LED lights may be used), decorations, and a finished base, such as a tree skirt or under-tree arrangement.  Please keep in mind that trees may be viewed from multiple sides.

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🎀 Wreaths

  • Wreaths must be artificial or made of long-lasting decorative materials.

  • Wreaths may not exceed 3 feet wide.

  • Wreath can be made of any non-perishable material(s)

  • The Festival will include approximately 10 wreaths.

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🎟️ Raffle & Donation Details

  • All trees and wreaths are considered donations to the Festival of Trees.

  • Each tree and wreath will be raffled at the conclusion of the Festival.

  • All items included with the tree or wreath are considered part of the raffle package for that entry.

  • If gift cards or certificates are included, please provide a copy for display and turn in the original item at set-up. Originals will be stored safely and provided to the raffle winner.

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🛠️ Set-Up Guidelines

  • Tree and wreath displays will be dropped off on Thursday, November 19 from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Additional drop-off times may be arranged as needed.

  • Final set-up, signage, labels, and placement will take place on Friday, November 20 from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

  • Please bring any supplies you may need for set-up, including scissors, tape, zip ties, wire, ornament hooks, extra lights, and a stepstool or ladder if needed.

  • The Festival will provide access to electricity.

  • All decorations and items must be securely attached or arranged so they remain neat and safe throughout the Festival.

  • Gift baskets or loose items should be wrapped or secured so contents stay together with the tree or wreath.

  • All packaging, boxes, and trash must be removed once set-up is complete.

  • No loose glitter, confetti, loose artificial snow, or other loose decorative materials may be used.

  • No spray adhesives, spray paint, or spraying of any product may be used inside the event space during set-up.

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Private Preview & Awards Reception

An invitation-only preview for tree and wreath participants, award judges, and invited guests.

  • Award voting will take place on Friday, November 20 from 2:00–4:00 p.m. The Mayor, City Council members, the Kirkwood Arts Commissioners and other invited guests will help vote on the award categories and enjoy a Holiday Happy Hour.

  • Santa will be on site from 3:00–4:00 p.m. for a special photo opportunity for all invited attendees. Photos may be used by participating businesses to help promote their display and the Festival of Trees.

  • The Kirkwood Festival of Trees will be open to the public from November 21 through December 4.

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✨ Thank you for helping us create a festive, welcoming, and magical first year of Downtown Kirkwood’s Festival of Trees!

Registration for Festival of Trees

My organization would like to donate a:
Decorated Tree
Decorated Wreath
Tree and wreath displays will be dropped off on Thursday, November 19 from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Additional drop-off times may be arranged as needed. Can you drop off during the scheduled time?
Yes
No, we need to arrange an alternate time
May we use your business or organization name in Festival of Trees promotions?
Yes
No
May we use photos of your display for social media, website, press, and promotional purposes?
Yes
No
Would you like to be tagged on social media?
Yes
No
By submitting this form, I understand that I am committing to donate a decorated tree or wreath to the Downtown Kirkwood Festival of Trees. I understand that all trees and wreaths are considered donations to the Festival of Trees and will be raffled at t
I have read and agree to the Festival of Trees guidelines and understand that submitting this form confirms my commitment to participate.
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