“The most magical part of
Festival are the trees!”

 
 

Decorate & Donate a Tree

Each tree is handcrafted by a group or individual and donated to the Festival. You can theme your tree around a loved one, your favorite place, your business, or even your favorite music group!

 
 
  • Purchase an artificial tree or construct your own “tree” to decorate.

    Be creative: any number of things can be a tree (dress form, tomato cage, wood, paper, fabric, metal ,etc.)

    You are only limited by means of delivery and your imagination!

    CLICK HERE for more information or to register your tree

  • All tree/creation donations 3 feet and under will receive two general admission passes to Festival and donations taller than 3 feet will receive four passes. Passes are valid for daytime use on your choice of Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Share this info sheet with friends and make it a group effort.

  • Trees in the Festival will be judged by a panel in categories such as Best in Show, Most Festive, Best Use of Materials, Most Clever Idea, Most Whimsical, Best Representation of Christmas.

 
 
 

2023 Judges

Mark Audley

Mark Audley IDS has been an Interior Designer based in Fairfield county for many years, happily helping our neighbors create beautiful homes, businesses and work environments. His work has been aired on television and published in the media. Mark was on the board of a local non-profit helping to assist those in need. Mark is also a multiple cancer survivor and considers it an honor to be asked to be one of the judges for this year’s Festival of Trees supporting the great work that Anns place provides.

Jim Felice

As a musician I've learned that a performer responds to the unique energy of a particular time and place.  By interacting with material and a thought or emotion I incorporate spontaneity and improvisation into my creative process. I approach sculpting like a jazz musician at an impromptu jam session -- after years of rehearsal  I jump in and let the work develop. When considering a new work I search for material that may best express a feeling or idea.  I respond to the environment that surrounds me, trying to frame a current event or history and how it plays on the human condition.  For example my series, A Long Walk Too....., which includes "In Case You Weren't Paying Attention" and "What About The Children". 

Megan Marden

Megan is a painter based in Connecticut. After receiving her BA and MFA in painting from Western Connecticut State University, Megan continued her studies in painting and drawing at the New York Studio School. She has received grants and awards from the State of Connecticut Office of the Arts, the Washington Art Association, New York Studio School and Western Connecticut State University. In 2019 she was a Four Pillars artist in residence at the Mount Gretna School of Art in Mount Gretna, PA. Megan exhibits her work at the Oxbow Gallery in East Hampton, Massachusetts. Her paintings have been included in recent group exhibitions at the Joyce Goldstein Gallery, the University of Connecticut, The Bowery Gallery, and The Painting Center.