We are currently looking for non-profit, schools groups, or church affiliated groups enter our Trees along the Trail Christmas Tree Decoration Contest!  It is a great way for the general public to learn about your non-profit/group and you can raise a little bit of money doing so.

How it works:

  • Tree must Your group decorates a Christmas Tree, and the museum sells a ticket for $1
  • Each ticket counts as a vote, and the tickets are placed in the contestants bag
  • At 4 pm on Dec. 23rd, the tickets are counted
  • For every vote an organization receives, they retain $.50 and the museum receives $.50
  • The top three vote getters receive an additional cash prize
  • The President’s Choice will receive an additional $50, which is chosen by the Museum’s Board President
  • Two divisions: Adult and Youth

What do you need to provide:

  • Your own Christmas tree (short than 7′ feet tall)
  • A small table/stand to place our ticket bag and any information you want to distribute
  • Bring a good quality extension cord incase your tree is not near an outlet.

What the Museum will provide:

  • 5ft by 5ft Square to place your tree (each square is numbered, and numbers are drawn when you arrive)
  • Power strips to plug in your lights
  • Ticket bags

 

Trees need to be set up by Friday, Dec. 5th at 4:00 pm.  Our High Plains Christmas luncheon in on Saturday, Dec. 6th, and it is the kick off to our Christmas season. For more information or to reserve a spot, please call the office at 308-436-1989.