5Th Annualwestford Festival of Trees/Wreaths/Creative Gingerbread Creationscelebration

5th AnnualWestford Festival of Trees/Wreaths/Creative Gingerbread CreationsCelebration & Contestat the Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center

December 8-17, 2017

You are invited………..

The Westford Family FunFest , Westford Business Association, Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center invites you, your organization, schools, civic, business, community, church groups to decorate an artificial tree, wreath or Gingerbread Creation (gingerbread, cardboard or other materials) for the 5thAnnual Westford Festival of Trees/Wreaths/Gingerbread Creation Celebration. The Festival creations will be on display at the Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center from December 8-17, 2017

As part of the Festival you or your organization can decorate an artificial tree, wreath or gingerbread creation in a special theme. They will be located in special display areas of the Westford Regency including: Atrium, Lobby area, Ballroom-lobby area level on first floor, and other areas of the hotel as needed.

An opening reception will be held at the Westford Regency on Friday, December 8 from 6pm – 8:00pm with light refreshment, music; voting most popular tree, wreath and gingerbread creation; start of the silent auction and more fun. The Westford Festival of Trees is sponsored by the Westford Regency Inn, Circle Health/ Lowell General Hospital, Enterprise Bank, Westford Business Association, Whole Foods of Westford,and Emerson Hospital.

The Decorated Trees/Wreaths will be judged on creativity and imagination.Prizes sponsored by the Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center.
Prizes –Special certificates –
First Place ($50), second place ($25) will be awarded for each division (see below).
Plus bragging rights for the whole year including on the Westford FunFest Website.
Gingerbread Creations (Gingerbread, Cardboard or other materials) - Prizes sponsored by Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center.
Prizes - Special certificates -
1st Place - ($50), 2nd place ($25) will be awarded.
Divisions:
Trees:
Youth up to high school – (individuals and organizations)
High School – adults. (individuals and organizations)
Business/Civic/Town Departments
Mini Tree – special division
Wreaths – Youth and Adults/organizations
Gingerbread Creations - all types adult/Business and children division.
Public will vote for the “Most Popular” will receive a special prize.

Theme:

Pick the theme for your tree/wreaths/ gingerbread creation. It can be holiday, sports, travel, arts/music, cultural, school, or any other theme. You can decorate under/around the tree or gingerbread creation if desired. Extra points will be given, if recycled items are included.
You can include gift cards or special items on the tree/wreaths if you want to auction off your tree (see below).
Artificial Trees/ Wreaths ONLY– NO live trees or wreaths. The Tree/Wreath and all the decorations/lights on or below tree are supplied by you or organization/business. Bring extension cord if needed.
Signage – Theme and name of individual, organization, business or group on or near tree, wreath and gingerbread creation.

Size of Trees/Wreath accepted: including base to topper of Tree listed below: :
Mini Tree – up to 24”, Small tree - 2’ to 3’, Middle Tree – 4’-5’, Large Tree – 6’ – 8’
Wreaths – up to max 24”. If larger– please email to get ok Limited space for large wreaths
Type of gingerbread creations. May use Gingerbread, cardboard or other types of materials to build.
Single creation or scene creation - *Required to put on a sturdy base for display..

Set-up

Trees/Wreaths/ Gingerbread Creations must be set-up between 12noon – 6pm on Wednesday, December 6th only (unless arrangements are made) – all areas must be kept clean and materials taken with you that are not part of the tree. Gingerbread creations will have special areas to display creations,required to be displayed on sturdy base.

Cost: Free, if registered by December 1, 2017 - $10 charge after that date – make check payable to Westford Family FunFest.

Possible Fundraiser:

If you or your organization would like to make this a fundraiser –

The tree/wreath can be part of the Silent Auction that is open to the public. 100% of the silent auction winning bid goes back to the person, organization or business that entered the tree, wreath, or gingerbread creation. If you would like to donate your amount to another organization, please let us know - so that winner knows who to make check out to.
Two divisions for Silent Auction Fundraiser:

Trees and Wreaths:

Tree/Wreath with all decorations including TREE
OR Ornaments only on decorated Tree ( tree is not part of the Silent Auction). They will be marked. The Auctioned off trees/ Ornaments/wreaths will be picked up on Monday, December 18thbetween 3pm - 6 pm unless arrangements are made. Checks will be made out to the organization or person.

Gingerbread Creations:

Gingerbread Creations - Silent Auction checks forgingerbread creation will go back to the person or organizationOR funds can be donated to the Roudenbush Community Center for the Special Projects Accessible Playground Fund.

New for 2017

Two Workshops available for both Wreaths and Gingerbread Creations by Roudenbush Community Center.

Held at the Westford Regency Inn. For Details, costs and to Register – visit Roudenbush Community Center –

Wreath Workshop – Tuesday, Nov 28, 2017 – 7:30pm – 9:00pm – open to high school age – adults.

Gingerbread Workshop (real Gingerbread) – Thursday, Nov 30, 2017 4:30-6:00pm – open to families, adults and Girl Scouts.

Visit for more information or send an email to for questions.

Deadline December 1, 2017 for a Free registration(see note above regarding registrations after Dec 1. Send/email application to:Westford Family FunFest P.O. Box 134 Westford, MA 01886 OR email to

Westford Festival of Trees/ Wreaths & Gingerbread Creation Celebration Application 2017

Sponsored by the Westford Family FunFest, Westford Business Association,

Westford Regency Inn December 8-17, 2017

Held at the Westford Regency Inn 219 Littleton Rd. Westford, MA 01886

All Entries must fill out this section:

Name of organization, business/civic or individual: ______

Contact person(s): ______

Address______City,State and zip code ______

Phone (home or business) ______cell (optional) ______

Email ______

Division Entered: Please check for one or more of the divisions.

_____ Youth to High School (Individuals – Organizations) Trees __ Wreaths __ Creative Gingerbread __

_____ High School – Adult (Individuals – Organizations) Trees __ Wreaths __ Creative Gingerbread __

_____ Business/Civic/Town Departments Trees __ Wreaths __ Creative Gingerbread __

____ Tree Division: Name or Theme: ______Please describe in a few words – use back if needed. ______

Size of Tree including base and topper (Need to determining placement)

__ Mini Tree – up to 24”,__ Small Tree – 2’ to 3’, __ Medium Tree – 4’ to 5’ ___Large Tree – 6’ – 8’

____ Wreath Division Name or theme ______Please describe in a few words ______

Size of Wreath in inches across - ______(determine placement)

Gingerbread Creation Division:

____ Gingerbread Creation Division Name or Theme:______Please describe in a few words. ______

Type: Single item __ OR Scene __ approximate display size _____ Required to be displayed on a sturdy base.

*****Displayer supplies artificial tree/wreath, all decorations/lights on or under tree/wreath. Bring an extension cord if needed. Signage:including name of group/individual and Tree/wreath/Gingerbread Creation name. Silent Auction(which division) ______Yes______or NFS(not for sale)_____ December 7th between the hours of 12 noon – 6pm. (unless arrangements are made) All areas must be kept clean and materials not used on tree must be taken. (Please respect hotel guests/employees with no excess noise)

****All trees/wreaths/ Gingerbread creations, except Silent Auction trees/wreaths and winners must be picked up by Monday, December 18.no later than 6pm, unless arrangements have been made. Area must be left clean.

Fundraising: Yes___ No____(please check ) – Will the decorated Tree/Wreath/Gingerbread Creation be part of the Silent Auction Event during the festival – if not please put a NFS sign on item

If Yes, Receive 100% of the funds from the Silent Auction bid or donate it to an organization.

Check off Division Tree and Ornaments/ other items ___ Ornaments/other items only ___ Wreath and Decorations____ Gingerbread Creation ______

Cost: Free, if registered by December 1, 2017 $10 after December 1, 2017 – make check payable to Westford FunFest if after December 1, 2017

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Mail to Westford Family FunFestP. O. Box 134 Westford, MA 01886 or email to will be notified of acceptance in the Festival/Contest by email and given final instructions. Email any questions?