Story Created:
Oct 8, 2008
Story Updated:
Oct 17, 2008
Event Details
Dates:
12/03/2008
12/04/2008
12/05/2008
12/06/2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location: South Towne Expo Center
9575 South State Street
Sandy, Utah
Link: http://www.festivaloftreesutah.com
Event Description
EVENT: Festival of Trees benefiting Primary Children’s Medical Center.
DATE: December 3-6, 2008 (Wednesday through Saturday)
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day
PLACE: South Towne Exposition Center
9575 South State Street, Sandy, Utah 84070
KJZZ Cafe will be at Festival of Trees on Wednesday, December 3rd at 10 am.
Home Team will be at the Kiddie Cornder on Thursday, December 4th.
TICKETS: At the door--$4.00 for adults; $3.00 for children ages 2-11; $14.00 Family tickets (good for Wednesday only, December 3). Family tickets will admit up to six immediate family members.
Discount tickets--$3.50 for adults; $2.50 for children (available at Zions Banks)
Senior Citizens -- $3.00 Wednesday through Saturday.
PURPOSE:
Every penny raised goes to help children in at Primary Children’s Medical Center.
HISTORY:
For 38 years, the Festival of Trees has been a “Gift of Love” from Utah to children. The Festival is organized by a volunteer board of 84 women who enlist time and talents from thousands of individuals, organizations, businesses, and families throughout Utah. Over $22 million has been raised for needy children at Primary Children’s Medical Center through the Festival since 1971, with $1,604,021.64 raised last year.
Attractions
TREES: More than 800 decorated Christmas trees of every size, shape, variety and theme.
AISLE OF WREATHS: Wreaths, door decorations, and outdoor display items
SWEET SHOPPE: Fudge, divinity, pecan rolls, popcorn balls, pretzels, suckers, penuche, caramels, dipped chocolates, caramel apples and all kinds of breads
SMALL FRY: Small items priced for a child's budget.
GINGERBREAD VILLAGE: Wonderful creations from cottages to castles!
CENTERPIECES AND COLLECTIBLES: Centerpieces, table and mantel decorations, and collectibles
FESTIVAL HOST/HOSTESS: Volunteers needed to host
TICKETS: Sell Festival tickets in your area - to businesses, families, and community groups. Discount price: Adults $3.50, Children $2.50
PLAYHOUSE PLAZA: Child-sized dream houses, gazebos, dollhouses, and children's furniture
HOT SCONES AND SWEET ROLLS: Piping hot scones and sweet rolls served fresh
SANTA LAND: Santa will be available to hear each child's wish list and pose for photos.
KIDS KORNER: Face painting, bubble machine, and other fun activities for children
ENTERTAINMENT: Singers, dancers, and instrumentalists entertain from 10:15 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day
FRIENDSHIP TREE: Purchase cards as a tribute for someone special.
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