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We held our First Annual Festival of Trees during our 2008 Christmas on the Square. We had 20 trees donated to the Festival and WOW! was the creativity amazing. Everyone had so much fun seeing the trees, the ideas, the uniquness and the passion that went into each and every tree. We heard so many "I can't wait for next years", "I'm definitly entering a tree next year", etc that we have no doubt that our 2009 Festival will be even bigger and will showcase so many beautiful trees!
   
 
Cambridge Main Street Festival of Trees and Wreaths Rules:
1. Your decorated tree or wreath is a donation to the Cambridge Main Street Festival of Trees and Wreaths and will be silent auctioned as part of the fund raising efforts of the Cambridge Main Street Organization.
2. The Cambridge Main Street Committee members will arrange the display of the trees. When you arrive, you will be directed to set up your tree in the approximate area where it will be displayed.
3. Trees must be artificial and can range from 2ft – 4ft. Miniature trees may be used however they will not qualify for the prizes.
4. Trees may be dropped off to the Cambridge Community Center on Saturday, December 5th from 10am-12pm or on Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 9am – 11am.
5. Miniature Trees are TREES that are 16 inches or smaller in height and a base no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches will be part of a raffle. The focus must be the TREE not other items placed with the tree.
6. Your tree should reflect a holiday theme or a theme that reflects your business, school, group, organization or personal interest.
7. All items that are placed with your tree will be considered part of the tree. The raffle winner will be entitled to take all such items.
8. YOUR TREE CANNOT BE AN EDIBLE ITEM.
9. The following items CANNOT be used for health and safety reasons:
Unwrapped edible items
Spray adhesives
Glitter
Confetti
Artificial snow
Anything else sprinkled loosely on a tree skirt or on the tree. This includes tossing glitter or snow on to a tree.
10. Glitter-covered ornaments are allowed. However, all ornament preparation must be done BEFORE you come in with your decorations. Do NOT plan on spraying anything during set-up.
11. Each tree should have a tree skirt & tree topper.
12. The electrical outlets for the trees are in various areas of the Community Center. All the trees will be arranged by Cambridge Main Street Volunteers according to space and electrical needs. Please keep in mind that your tree MAY be seen from all sides depending on space available.
13. Please be prepared to take any boxes, packaging, etc. home with you. We have no storage space for the boxes.
14. The silent auction for mini trees will end at 5:00 pm on December 6, 2009. Winners will be announced at 5:30 pm. All winning trees must be picked up by 6:00pm.
15. Security is always a concern. Please wire any ornaments or items of value to the tree or tree stand.
16. Prizes will be awarded to the tree maker who brings in the highest bid in each of the following categories:
· Individual/Family
· School
· Church
· Organization
· Business
17. Please leave at least 3 ft of light cord available for plugging in on your tree or provide an extension cord for your tree.
Cambridge Main Street is a 501(c) 3 private non-profit organization as defined by the US Internal Revenue Service code. Cambridge Main Street will provide you with a donation verification letter should you desire it for tax purposes.
10th Annual Main Street Auction - the tentative date for the 2009 auction is January 18th. Cambridge Main Street is now accepting donations of new/used items. No clothing please. We would also like to have all donations collected by January 5th so that we may complete preparation for the auction. The auction will be held at Stenzel's Auction Hall in Cambridge and bidding will begin at noon.
Remember: All donations are a tax write off as CMS is a non-profit 501 c (3) organization. All donors will recieve a letter, for their tax purposes, indicating their donation.
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