Courthouse Seeking Festival of Trees Participants
Grant County Review photo from 2018
Courthouse Seeking
Festival of Trees
Participants
The Grant County Courthouse staff welcomes businesses and non-profit organizations to fill the foyers with decorated Christmas trees each year. This year marks the 28th year of the tradition.
“The purpose of Festival of Trees is for community organizations to showcase the opportunities they provide and/or collect items for local charities,” says Sara Koepke, Grant County 4-H youth program advisor and Festival of Trees coordinator. To participate, sign up for a tree spot by calling the SDSU Extension-Grant County 4-H office at 432-9221 by Thursday, November 14.
The trees must be placed by Wednesday, November 27, during regular courthouse hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). The trees need to be removed by Monday, January 6. Participating trees must be artificial without lights and decorated in a theme of the organizations’ choice. A sign with organization’s name and theme must accompany the tree.
People’s choice award voting will be conducted throughout the holiday season. The top three voted trees will receive monetary prizes. Voting will begin December 2 and end January 2. Voting slips will be available on the first and second floor of the courthouse.
