Event Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in donating an item to the Lawrence Festival of Trees!
Download a copy of the Event Guidelines here.
Donations will open for 2024 on June 25. Please check back then or email us at marenl@oconnellcs.org for information about the 2024 Festival of Trees.
Important Dates
2024 Lawrence Festival of Trees
November 29 – December 8
Save Your Spot
Pledge Forms due September 9
Auction is
Weekend of December 7, TBD
Pledge Forms due by September 9
Notice of Acceptance by September 16
Final Profile due by October 21
Set Up Days are November 25 and 26
Viewing Hours November 29 through December 8
Auction weekend of December 7, TBD
Tree Delivery December 9
Wreath Construction Guidelines
- Traditional Christmas and winter-themed wreaths are most popular but not required.
- The maximum wreath size is 40 inches in diameter.
- Wreath and ornaments must be sturdy, stable, and constructed of durable materials.
- All decorations must be wired or glued to the wreath.
- All wreaths must have a way to hang them up: hook, loop, etc.
- All lights must be battery operated and include a second set of batteries. Label the location of the battery box.
Tree Construction Guidelines
- Traditional Christmas and winter-themed trees are most popular but not required.
- Tabletop trees are no larger than 3 feet in height. All other trees must be between 3.5 and 7 feet. Check with marenl@oconnellcs.org for larger trees.
- We strongly prefer artificial trees. Any live trees are the responsibility of the donor to deliver to the purchaser.
- A tree skirt is required.
- Trees must be sturdy and stable with all decorations securely attached to the tree.
- All trees must have lights. Provide extra batteries for any batter-operated lights. Label location of battery box.
Gingerbread House Construction Guidelines
- Traditional Christmas and winter-themed houses are most popular but not required.
- The structure base should be sturdy enough to support the house.
- Construction should be edible, other than (optional) lighting. Provide extra batteries for any battery-operated lights and label the location of the battery box.
Exceptions to the Construction Guidelines?
- Do you have an idea for something that doesn’t fit within the guidelines?
- We love creative ideas! For example, quilts have been very popular.
- If you have something else in mind, reach out and discuss your idea.
Space permitting, we will do our best to work with you. Email us at marenl@oconnellcs.org and we’ll get right back to you.
