SPONSOR/DESIGN
The major event sponsors of Festival of Trees are Wells Fargo Bank, and The Sheboygan Press.
Creative individuals and groups from all walks of life throughout Sheboygan County, sponsor, design and decorate the various size trees and wreaths that transform the Armory into a festive holiday atmosphere.
All of the beautifully decorated Holiday items are offered for sale via live and silent auctions at the Preview Party. The items not sold that evening are available for raffle during the three days of the Festival.
The beautiful results one sees originates with two facets: Namely Sponsorship, and Design.
Sponsorship underwrites the cost of an entry, then Designers utilize their talents to make it a creation of beauty.
Sponsorship
Join us! Festival of Trees invites Sheboygan County area businesses and individuals to help support the Festival by joining in on the sponsorship of trees and wreaths.
For 2010 there will be festive decorations in classes which include:
 | 7 1/2' and 6 1/2' traditional trees
| 6' and 5'Alpine trees
| 3' tabletop trees
| 30" wreaths and teardrop swags
| Garland and wreath combinations
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Clearly, through your generosity as a sponsor with Festival of Trees, many
children and families in our community benefit from your generosity. Our
sponsors benefit in many ways too!: Your name in our program is read by over
7,000 people expected throughout the Festival, it's displayed on a sign next to
the entry you sponsor. Your name is listed in a full page Festival
"thank you" ad in The Sheboygan Press, and each item is clearly
labeled with the Sponsor's name and Designer's name.
Amounts for sponsorship of decoration classes range from $125 to $550.
For those who would prefer to support an entire activity (in addition to the decorated entry classes listed above), there are five events each of which can be sponsored by a $500 contribution. They are the:
| Teddy Bear
Tea
Breakfast
| Entertainment
| Sweet
Treats Cafe | Holiday Parade | Craft Corner | |
Sponsors do NOT have to find their own Designers, but are encouraged to both Sponsor and Design!
If you would like to be a Sponsor for any entry or activity, please contact Al .
<Click here to get an Acrobat PDF (printable) version of our 2007 Sponsorship Agreement>
Design/Decorate
The basic tree or wreath is supplied to recruited Designers, who use their talents to select a theme, procure materials, and complete their creation.
Whether you are a new or returning designer, we welcome you to be part of our amazing community event. Last year we raised over $54,000 for 12 Sheboygan area charities.
Our Designers are creative, crafty, and charitable people that are willing to design and decorate holiday trees and wreaths. In each category there are different sizes available. Decorating allowances are reimbursed to Designers based on the type and size they choose. The allowances range from $50 to $200. Designer's are not required to find a Sponsor in order to design a tree or wreath. The Festival of Trees' Sponsorship committee will find a sponsor for you. Use the Designer Preference Form to let us know which categories are of interest, we'll make every attempt to confirm your first choice, but we always have to make a few adjustments to make everything fit. Designers will be sent a "Designer's Agreement" in September to sign and return once the choice has been made definite.
Peoples Choice Awards: The public has the opportunity to vote for their favorite trees, wreaths, centerpieces, gingerbread houses and holiday baskets. The winning categories' Designers are awarded certificates and ribbons. The results are published in the Sheboygan Press.
Designer's Choice Awards are a special recognition of Festival Designers among their peers. Categories include Most Traditional, Most Unique or Original, Best Use of Handcrafts, and Best Children's Theme. Voting takes place before the Festival opens and Designer's Choice ribbons recognize the winners.
Click here to view the 2006 Designer's Choice Award Winners.
Please share your creative and community spirit by designing an item for this year's Festival of Trees. Contact Bonnie Tagel by email or by phone at 920.457.2446.