Festival Of Trees Preview Night And Winners
Photos by Will Davison
The Festival of Trees kicked off the four-day event with a special preview on Thursday, giving adults the chance to leisurely inspect the more than 45 decorated trees, along with gingerbread houses, wreaths, stockings and a holiday boutique.
On Friday, kids in grades 7-10 are invited to the “Jingle Jam” from 9:30-11:30 p.m. Music will be provided by a DJ. Cost is $10, including free refreshments.
The decorated trees were judged and rated; read the results at the end of the photo essay. For more information on the Festival of Trees, click here.
Grand Sweepstakes Winner
# 22 - Looney Tunes Christmas, sponsor: Six Flags Friends, designer: Donna Bendell
9 Foot Trees
1st Place Winner
#17 - Candy Cane Couple, sponsor: Richard and Marion Sandness, designer: Ronda Chobanian
2nd Place Winner
# 21 - A Traditional Christmas, sponsor: Altria Sales and Distribution, designer: Ruben Haynes
3rd Place Winner
# 4 - Christmas at the Manor, sponsor: Jacqulyn and W. Harold Petersen, designer: Ruben Haynes
7 – 7½ Foot Trees
1st Place Winner
# 12 - All Wrapped Up!, sponsor: Gary and Myrna Condie, designers: Karen Kibbee, Jill Abejon
2nd Place Winner
# 24 - Delightful Decadence, sponsor: The Lovingfoss Family, designer: Rosa Frye
3rd Place Winner
# 36 - Friends Around the World, sponsor: Passport for Kids (Bloom Where Planted – African Childrens Fund), designers: Nora Ottaviano, Jeannette Katzir, Daryle Ann Giardino
5 - 6½ Foot Trees
1st Place Winner
# 15 - Club Family Trees, sponsor: SCV Boys and Girls Club, designer: Ronda Chobanian
2nd Place Winner
# 1 - A Beary Merry Christmas, sponsor: Advantage Disposal Co., designer: Ronda Chobanian
3rd Place Winner
# 16 - Alice in Wonderland, sponsor: Camelot Moving and Storage, designer: Heidi Imhoff
