Yesterday I was a hostess at the Festival of Trees for the thirteenth year! Various individuals and organizations decorate and then donate trees, usually to commemorate someone who has been ill or died. These trees are put up for auction and then displayed at the Mountain America Expo Center for the public to view for the duration of the festival. All of the proceeds go directly to Primary Children's Hospital so it is a really worthwhile cause. In addition to the trees, there are centerpieces, wreaths, quilts, and gingerbread houses with lots of crafts and treats for purchase (I really love the cinnamon rolls). Most of the trees below were in my assigned area but I also spent some time walking around and some of my favorite are also included.
My main job was to watch the tree below. It sold at auction for $100,000 which is the most any tree has sold for in the history of the festival! It was featured on the news yesterday morning so many people were looking for it and were eager to hear the story behind it. I was inundated by people (but it kept me busy so my shift went by very quickly).
The festival continues at the Mountain America Expo Center through Saturday. Go here for more information and tickets.
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