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Festival of Trees
Opportunities
Auction Areas
The Aisle of Nativities made its debut at the 2018 Festival of Trees. We look forward to your creativity in making your nativity stand out. Please do not include live plants, water ornaments, globes, or other water features in your nativity.
Aisle of Nativities Resources:
- Story Card
- Aisle of Nativities Policies and Procedures
- Itemization of Expense Form
- Gift Certificate Form
Alisha Heath, Aisle of Nativities Chair
Phone: 801-400-3627
Email: nativitiesfot@gmail.com
Wreaths must be artificial and new (never been used) with a minimum size of 24 inches in diameter. Wreaths with a current retail value of $150.00 or more are sold through silent auction. Wreaths with a retail value less than $150.00 will be sold in the Gift Boutique. We will accept the first 125 Wreaths registered.
Aisle of Wreaths Resources:
- Itemization of Expenses Form
- Aisle of Wreaths Policies and Procedures
- Story Card
- Gift Certificate Form
- Decorator’s Check List
Lisa Nievaard, Aisle of Wreaths Chair
Phone: 801-231-2819
Email: festivalwreaths@gmail.com
Beautiful centerpieces with a current retail value of $75.00 or more are sold through silent auction. Centerpieces with a retail value less than $75.00 will be sold in the Gift Boutique.
Centerpieces Resources:
- Itemization of Expenses Form
- Centerpieces Policies and Procedures
- Decorator’s Check List
- Gift Certificate Form
RaCail Hays, Centerpieces Chair
Phone: 801-367-6457
Email: fotcenterpieces@gmail.com
Gingerbread Village Resources:
- Itemization of Expenses Form
- Royal Icing Recipe
- Gingerbread Village Policies and Procedures
- Story Card
Alisha Heath, Gingerbread Village Chair
Phone: 801-400-3627
Email: gingerbreadfot@gmail.com
Large Trees must be artificial and new (never been used). Trees must use a Festival of Trees approved tree stand. Display must fit within a 7-foot wide by 7-foot-deep area. Large Trees are sold through Festival Week through silent auction. We will accept the first 275 Large Trees registered.
Large Trees Resources:
- Gift Certificate Form
- Large Trees Policies and Procedures
- How to Assemble Your Tree Video
- Large Trees Story Card
- Large Trees Check Off List
- Itemization of Expenses Form
Austin Hussey, Large Trees Co-Chair
Phone: 801-828-8579
Email: fotlargetrees@gmail.com
Teresa Loscher, Large Trees Co-Chair
Phone: 801-245-0668
Email: fotlargetrees@gmail.com
Playhouse Plaza Resources:
- Itemization of Expenses Form
- Gift Certificate Form
- Decorator's Checklist
- Playhouse Plaza Policies and Procedures
- Playhouse Instructions
Dan Craner, Playhouse Plaza Chair
Phone: (801) 518-3733
Email: fotplayhouseplaza@gmail.com
Quilt Block Resources:
Valerie Cutrer, Quilt Block Chair
Phone: (801) 808-1366
Email: festivalquilts@gmail.com
Small Trees (3 feet to 6 feet tall) must be artificial and new (never been used). Small Trees are placed on a floor space approximately 4' x 4'. We will accept the first 275 Small Trees registered. Trees shorter than 3 feet will not be accepted.
Small Trees Resources:
- Itemization of Expenses Form
- Small Trees Policies and Procedures
- Decorator’s Check List
- Gift Certificate Form
- Small Trees Story Card
Ann, Small Trees Co-Chair
Phone: (719) 201-6532
Email: fotsmalltrees@gmail.com
Jodi, Small Trees Co-Chair
Phone: (801) 651-1188
Email: fotsmalltrees@gmail.com
Opportunities
Shops and Volunteer Opportunities
All items for Elf Emporium are designed with children in mind. Your time and effort are greatly appreciated and we recognize each item as “A Gift of Love."
Felt, toy and treat items must be delivered to the Elf Emporium at the Mountain America Expo Center, Saturday, November 30, 2024. For additional information about patterns or delivery, please contact the Elf Emporium Chair.
If you would like to volunteer in Elf Emporium please email fotelfemporium@gmail.com.
Polly Kirton, Elf Emporium Chair
Phone: (801) 750-7745
Email: fotelfemporium@gmail.com
Completing the Entertainment Application is the first step in the process. Your application will be reviewed for compliance to Festival guidelines and you will then be sent a link to register for the particular Entertainment Area that you requested or that we deem most appropriate for your group (North or South Stage or Lobby). The application step does not guarantee a performance spot.
Entertainment Resources:
- South Stage Policies and Procedures
- North Stage Policies and Procedures
- Lobby Policies and Procedures
Heidi Jones, Entertainment Chair
Phone: 801-458-1928
Email: festivaloftreesentertainment@gmail.com
All items sold in our Gift Boutique are donated high quality goods. If you are interested in donating items to our Gift Boutique, please contact a Gift Boutique Co-Chair.
Debbie Huston, Gift Boutique Co-Chair
801-652-6014
fotgiftboutique@gmail.com
Kathy Barnes, Gift Boutique Co-Chair
801-380-3157
fotgiftboutique@gmail.com
Kaylene Mower, Kids Korner Chair
Phone: 801-541-8853
Email: kidskornerfot@gmail.com
All items for Sweet Shoppe are made with the lover of sweets in mind. Your time and effort are greatly appreciated and we recognize each item as “A Gift of Love”. Thank you for helping make the Festival Sweet Shoppe simply “scrumptious”!
Sweet Shoppe Resources:
Joe Egbert, Sweet Shoppe Chair
Phone: 801-573-2427
Email: fotsweetshoppe@gmail.com
Support the Festival of Trees by volunteering during the week of the event! Many volunteer roles will be available at the event including working in a shop, guiding guests through auction item displays, helping Santa take photos, and staffing a booth in Kids Korner.
Shifts for which to sign up will be open to large or small groups and individuals. To explore this rewarding opportunity further or to discuss tailor-made approaches that align with your or your group’s needs, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Volunteer Coordinator.
All volunteers must be 16 years old or older.
Brandee Tapp, Volunteer Coordinator Chair
Phone: 435-851-3222
Email: FOTUTVolunteers@gmail.com