The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees would not be possible without the incredible talents of our creative tree, wreath, centerpiece, and holiday décor designer
s. Their donated pieces make up the silent auction items available in the Enchanted Forest at the Festival of Trees. We encourage you to sign up today to be part of the amazing group of imaginative volunteers who make the Festival of Trees truly magical.
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Please review the Auction Item Donor Manual as you plan your 2024 designs. If you have questions, contact Emily Nafziger at
Donations for 2024
Thank you for your interest in donating auction items for the 2024 Festival of Trees! The deadline to submit all information described below is Thursday, October 31. Policies and procedures are available to review in our Auction Item Donor Manual.
To donate wreaths and other hanging decor, centerpieces and other tabletop decor, small trees (less than 4 feet tall), and other holiday decor:
- Step 1: Tell us about yourself and what type of item(s) you'll be designing and donating.
- Step 2: Describe each item for our silent auction system.
- Step 3: Drop off your item(s) during Designer Day for the Festival of Trees! The date, times, and location for Designer Day will be available this summer.
To donate a 4-foot tree:
- Step 1: Tell us about yourself and what type of item(s) you'll be designing and donating.
- Step 2: Purchase a tree. Use this form if you would like to purchase through The Baby Fold. 4-foot trees cost $75. If purchasing your own tree, it must be between 4 and 4.5 feet tall.
- Step 3: Describe your tree for our silent auction system.
- Step 4: Drop off your finished tree during set-up for the Festival of Trees, or decorate onsite during Designer Day. The date, times, and location for Designer Day will be available this summer.
To donate a 7-foot tree:
- Step 1: Please fill out our application form. These trees are the showcase pieces of the Festival of Trees, and space is limited.
- Step 2: Purchase a tree. Use this form if you would like to purchase through The Baby Fold. 7-foot trees cost $185. If purchasing your own tree, it must be between 7 and 7.5 feet tall. Skinny trees are NOT allowed in this category.
- Step 3: Describe your tree for our silent auction system.
- Step 4: Join us for Designer Day and decorate your tree onsite during set-up for the Festival of Trees. The date, times, and location for Designer Day will be available this summer.
The deadline to submit full information (including item descriptions) is Thursday, October 31. Items without complete information at that point will be held for next year's Festival of Trees. (Note: the only exception is photos. Photos of your completed items can be submitted in early November.)
Shopping Sales?
Many of our 4ft and 7ft tree designers purchase decorations and Christmas trees at after-Christmas sales. If you are shopping for a tree for the 2024 Festival, please note:
- All trees in our 4ft tree category MUST BE 4 to 4.5 ft tall. We will not accept trees that are taller or shorter for this category.
- All trees in our 7ft tree category MUST BE 7 to 7.5 ft tall. We will not accept trees that are taller or shorter for this category.
- We do allow flocked trees.
- We do not allow skinny trees in our 7ft tree category.
