Seasonal & Holidays

WOW's Fifth Annual Festival of Trees is Dec. 5-6

Find out what's in store at this year's event, along with how your or your business can get involved.

We’re One Wilmington (WOW) has announced the 5th Annual Festival of Trees will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Villanova Hall, 126 Middlesex Ave. in Wilmington.

This free family-friendly event will feature a raffle of spectacular holiday trees, wreaths and baskets. There will also be baked goods, popcorn and refreshments for sale, as well as musical performances and a special visit by Mrs. Claus.

Proceeds from this event will be used to purchase holiday gifts for local families in need and to help fund the WOW high school scholarship program.

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Ribbons will be awarded for donations in the following categories:

  • Best Use of Theme
  • Best Mini/Tabletop Tree
  • Best Wreath
  • Most Creative/Unique Tree
  • Best in Show.

WOW will make monetary donations to the Wilmington non-profit of choice in the names of the donors of the winning trees.

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WOW would greatly appreciate your tax-deductible donation to help make our community event a tremendous success.

There are many ways you or your organization can help:

  • Donate a theme-decorated artificial tree – all donors will be recognized
  • Donate a basket of goods or a wreath to advertise your organization
  • Donate cases of water, juice, soda or items for the bake sale

Ways you or your organization benefits:

  • Tax write-off
  • Helping a local charity and families in need
  • Advertising for your business

For additional event details, visit their website http://www.onewilmington.org.

For more information about making a donation, contact Becky McGrath at rebeccamcgrath@rebeccamcgrath.com or register your donation using their online form here >>>

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