Festival of Trees 2007

The Tenth Annual Festival of Trees is scheduled for November 30th through December 8th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day.

New location:
Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center
2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

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General Admission Prices:
$6.00-Adults
$4.00-Seniors
$2.00-Children ages 2-12, under age 2 Free
Group rates for groups of 20 or more available general admission

The Festival of Trees is the signature fundraiser for Rappahannock Refuge, Inc., more commonly known as Hope House. The 2006 Festival of Trees will be held at our new location, the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center in Celebrate Virginia at 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway. The event is open to the general public for a small fee and bidders on trees will be given a special ticket to return to check on their bid(s).

Last year's extremely successful event raised $70,000 toward changing lives and breaking the cycle of homelessness for women and children in the area. We would like to invite you to use your talents to sponsor a tree this year to assist Hope House in their endeavors.

The Hope House Festival of Trees also includes a holiday boutique that includes holiday items, home decor, jewelry, personal accessories, incredible wreaths, centerpieces, mini-trees and much much more. The wreaths and mini-trees are donated by area garden clubs and individuals. The Festival is a great place to purchase your holiday items to decorate your home or do you Christmas shopping.

The date of the Luncheon is Tuesday, December 4th, from 11:00pm to 2:00 pm Cost is $35 for regular seating and $65 for VIP. VIP includes a glass of wine, a special gift and 10 % off certificate for purchases made at the Boutique that day.

The date of the Tea is Thursday, December 6th, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm Cost is $35 for regular seating and $65 for VIP. VIP includes a glass of wine, a special gift and 10 % off certificate for purchases made at the Boutique that day.

The dates for the Children's Breakfast - Polar Parade - are Saturday, December 1st, 8:30 am to 10:30 am / Saturday, December 8th - same times. Cost is $15 for children and $10 for adults.

Become Involved in the Festival of Trees:

We welcome volunteers and have many different ways in which to participate in the Hope House Festival of Trees. If you are interested in helping, please contact Donna McIntyre at 540-899-9458.

Sponsor the Festival of Trees: Any area business, organization or individual may sponsor the Festival of Trees by making a monetary donation. Donation levels are as follows: $75, $150, $750, $1,500, $2,500, $5,000, $7,500 and $10,000. In exchange for a sponsorship you will receive advertising for your business and other amenities such as tickets to the various Festival events (based on sponsorship level). Please contact Debbie Bliss, Event Coordinator at 540-371-4886; or Pamela Garrett, Executive Director at 540-371-0831 for more information. Sponsorships are tax deductible.

Sponsor a Tree: Area businesses, organizations, clubs, schools, families or individuals may sponsor a tree to be displayed for silent auction. Sponsors choose their theme and size of tree (no smaller than 2 feet). They donate the tree and its ornaments for auction. Tree sponsors are responsible for assembling their tree on set-up day. Please refer to the "Tree Sponsor Reservation Form" and "Tree Sponsor Information Sheet" for more details. You may receive a tax deduction for you donated tree and ornaments. The deadline for tree sponsorship is October 20.

Sponsor a Wreath/Mini-Tree/Centerpiece: Area businesses, organizations or individuals may donate a decorated wreath, mini-tree or centerpiece to be sold in the gift boutique at the Festival of Trees. Please refer to the "Wreath/Mini-Tree/Centerpiece Information Sheet" and "Reservation Form" for more information. Donations are tax deductible.

Donate an Item for Auction or Raffle: We hold silent and live auctions and raffles during the Festival. We use items that have been donated by area businesses and individuals. Items that we have raffled or auctioned in the past have included: week long or weekend getaways, new furniture, golf packages, paintings or prints, gift certificates to area restaurants, gift baskets, movie tickets and gift certificates for services such as a massage, manicure or car maintenance. This is an excellent way to promote your business and help Hope House at the same time. All donated items are tax deductible. For more information or to donate an item contact contact Debbie Bliss, Event Coordinator at 540-371-4886; or Pamela Garrett, Executive Director at 540-371-0831.

Serve on the Festival of Trees Steering Committee: Planning an event such as the Festival of Trees takes months of hard work, creativity and commitment. We are fortunate to have a steering committee of community volunteers to help us plan and carry out the Festival each year. If you are creative, have a special talent or are simply a hard worker we would love to have you help with this event. Please contact contact Debbie Bliss, Event Coordinator at 540-371-4886; or Pamela Garrett, Executive Director at 540-371-0831 for more information.