Donors may still contribute to the Buttonwoods Festival of Trees by dropping off items later this week. (File photograph)
Interested in donating a decorated holiday tree, wreath or centerpiece for this year’s Buttonwoods Festival of Trees fundraiser? There’s still time! While more than 100 pieces have already been donated, organizers tell WHAV the submission deadline has been extended and staff continues to accept donations through this Saturday, Nov. 17.
Items may be dropped off for consideration at 240 Water St., on Friday, Nov. 16 or Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The annual holiday festival—which raffles off all donated items to attendees who purchase tickets—begins next Friday, Nov. 23, with a volunteer and donor appreciation night from 5-8 p.m.
Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for children 6-17. Several discount days are planned throughout the Nov. 23-Dec. 9 festival, with Family Days planned for Dec. 1 and 8. For a full schedule of events, visit buttonwoodsFOT.org.
Raffle and silent auction winners will be contacted on the last day of the festival.