EVENT:Festival of Trees benefiting Primary Children’s Medical Center. |
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DATE:November 28 - December 1, 2012 (Wednesday through Saturday). |
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TIME:10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily |
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PLACE:South Towne Exposition Center |
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TICKETS:At the door -- $5.00 for adults; $3.00 for children ages 2-11; Wednesday Family Day $15.00 (up to 6 immediate family members). Discount Tickets -- $4.00 for adults; $2.50 for children (available at most branches of Zions Bank). Senior Citizens -- $4.00 Wednesday through Saturday. |
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PURPOSE:Every penny raised helps children at Primary Children’s Medical Center. |
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HISTORY:For 42 years, the Festival of Trees has been a “Gift of Love” to children at Primary Children's Medical Center. The Festival is organized by a volunteer board of 85 women who enlist time and talents from thousands of individuals, organizations, businesses, and families throughout Utah. Over $30.8 million has been raised for children at Primary Children’s Medical Center through the Festival since 1971, with $1,655,931.40 raised in 2011. |
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Attractions |
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TREES:More than 700 decorated Christmas trees of every size, shape, variety, and theme. |
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AISLE OF WREATHS:Wreaths, mantel decorations, and outdoor display items. |
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SWEET SHOPPE:Holiday confections including fudge, divinity, pecan rolls, chocolates, caramel apples, and a variety of baked goods. |
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SMALL FRY:A new shop designed for kids of all ages! Warm bread, cotton candy, lollipops, toys, and gifts. |
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GINGERBREAD VILLAGE:Wonderful creations from cottages to castles! |
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CENTERPIECES AND COLLECTIBLES:Centerpieces, collectibles, table decorations, and unique artwork. |
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QUILT BLOCK:Beautifully made quilts in a variety of patterns, colors, and sizes. |
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FESTIVAL HOST/HOSTESS:Volunteers needed to host. |
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PLAYHOUSE PLAZA:Child-sized dream houses, gazebos, dollhouses, and children's furniture. |
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HOT SCONES AND SWEET ROLLS:Delicious hot scones and sweet rolls. |
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SANTA LAND:A visit and photo with Santa. |
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KIDS KORNER:Face painting, bubble machine, and other fun activities for children. |
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ENTERTAINMENT:Singers, dancers, and instrumentalists entertain each day from 10:15 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. |
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FRIENDSHIP CARDS:Purchase handmade cards as a tribute to someone special. |
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GIFT BOUTIQUE:A shop of handcrafted treasures such as quilts, toys, baby gifts, jewelry, Christmas decor, handmade cards, and much more! |
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PUBLIC RELATIONS:Schedule a speaker to educate your group about Festival of Trees and Primary Children's Medical Center.
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For More Information Contact:
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Shauna Kerr |
Kathy Bess |
Marie Partridge |
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Aimee Snow |
Stacey Telford |