2011 FESTIVAL OF TREES
The Festival of Trees, benefitting Friends of Caroline Hospice, will be held December 5 – 10 at the Charles Lind Brown Neighborhood Activity Center (formerly the Greene Street Gym) located at 1001 Hamar Street, Beaufort, SC. As Beaufort’s premier holiday event, the Festival includes a showcase of beautifully decorated trees, a grand Opening Reception with silent auction, a gourmet and gift shop and daily lunches. During these remarkable five days, the gym is transformed into a holiday wonderland, where simply stepping through the doors puts you in the holiday spirit.
In the past 24 years, Festival of Trees has raised almost $800,000 for Friends of Caroline Hospice. The Festival is Friends of Caroline Hospice’s largest fundraiser, helping them provide free care and volunteer services offering hope, encouragement and comfort to our friends and neighbors who live with life-threatening illness.
2011 Festival of Trees Chairs
The Festival is pleased to announce this year’s Honorary Chairs: Dr. Andrea Hucks and Dr. Daniel Ripley. We extend our gratitude for their support of the Festival of Trees.
The Festival is also pleased to announce this year’s Volunteer Chairs: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gallant. The Gallants will lead the many volunteers who devote their time to make the Festival a success.
Trees Sponsorships
Trees are still available for sponsorship. For a minimal $225 sponsorship fee, Tree Sponsors not only support FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice, they receive exposure to over 3500 Festival of Trees attendees. This is a FUN way to showcase your business and support a worthy cause at the same time. For more information, please contact Vicki Verity at 263-4108 or visit the website, www.festivaloftreesbeaufort.com . Information is also available on the Festival of Trees Beaufort Facebook page.
New in 2011 – Show your team spirit with a Collegiate Themed Tree Sponsorship. Area Collegiate Clubs are vying for the most Spirited Tree award. Make sure YOUR team isn’t missing from this event. Contact the Festival today to find out how you can have your team represented.
Holiday Butts
Are you entertaining this Holiday Season? Festival of Trees has your solution; a perfectly cooked 6 to 8 pound BBQ Boston Butt. Butts will be fully cooked and vacuum wrapped so they are easy to reheat or freeze for any Holiday occasion (they even come with instructions on the best way to heat). For only $30 each, dine or entertain with some of the BEST BBQ or state has to offer. Pre-orders are currently being accepted at 525-6257 with pick-up scheduled for December 4th at the Festival. This is a limited offer so be sure to get yours today.
Military Appreciation Day
Military Appreciation Day will be Wednesday, December 7th. Military servicemen and women, and their families, will receive free admission during this day. This is one small way we can thank our military community for all they do to serve our country.
Festival Quilts
One of the Festival’s cherished traditions is the annual showcasing of a beautiful handmade quilt generously donated by the Sea Island Quilters. For 2011, two additional quilts made by Mary Bradley have been donated by Victoria Stauffer. The quilts will be on display at many of the Beaufort area festivals and events.
Saturday at the Festival – December 10th
Saturday at the Festival will feature several new events:
Yoga Among the Trees from 8:30am until 9:45am
Join Shelley Lowther from Dancing Dogs Yoga for yoga among the beautifully decorated trees of the Festival of Trees. All levels welcome. Suggested minimum donation of $10 per person.
Brunch & Lunch with Shoofly from 10am until 2pm
Visit the Festival and enjoy brunch or lunch prepared by one of Beaufort’s best local spots using local, fresh and healthy ingredients.
Gift Wrap Galore from 11am until 3pm
Wrapping presents not your thing? Bring your gifts with you and have them wrapped by experienced giftwrappers while you visit the Festival. Most gifts are $2 per gift, although upcharges may apply for larger gifts.
The Family Snow Ball from 5pm until 7pm
Join us for this family-friendly event, where you’ll dance with Santa among the beautifully decorated trees. This event features:
- Musical Entertainment by Drysdale Entertainment
- Pictures with Santa by Susan Deloach Photography*
- Cookies for Santa cookie decorating, sponsored by Shoofly Kitchen
- Holiday Snacks and Refreshments, sponsored by Southern Sweets
The cost – $20 per family (2 adults, 3 children under 18) or $10 (single adult with 1 child) – includes music and entertainment, one digital family photograph with Santa Claus (e-mailed to you for countless copies), cookie decorating, snacks and refreshments.
*If you’d like, Susan will also be available for family Christmas card photos during the Ball for an additional fee.
The Festival of Trees is also pleased about continued support from community sponsors:
Grayco continues Festival of Trees Support
Grayco will once again be a major sponsor of the Festival of Trees by serving as this year’s Tree Provider. Grayco works diligently with the Festival to provide beautiful live trees at reduced prices. Grayco, a leading building supply, hardware and rental equipment provider to professional contractors and local residents for more than 40 years, has been a faithful supporter of the Festival.
104.9 the Surf & 94.5 The Party Showcase the Festival of Trees
The Festival of Trees is grateful for its media partnership with 104.9 The Surf and 94.5 The Party, locally owned and operated radio stations. 104.9 The Surf features live and local news weather and information playing the greatest hits of the 60’s,70’s and 80’s. 94.5 The Party is Beaufort’s OFFICIAL party music station featuring today’s hottest music. Festival organizers are excited to be working with these stations on promotion and look forward to their participation in the 2011 festivities.