Participating Business Guidelines
Your Role
- Display a Holiday Tree: Set up and decorate a themed tree inside your business to welcome visitors.
- Collect Donations: Host an official collection bin (under your tree) for community donations throughout the month.
- Issue Raffle Tickets: Reward donors with an entry into the community raffle:
- Donors receive one (1) raffle ticket per visit per day, regardless of the quantity of items brought in.
- Ensure donors complete their contact details directly on the ticket.
- Securely store all completed tickets on-site through December 26.
- Promote your participation: Share photos of your tree and event updates on your social media channels using designated community tags where applicable.
- #festivaloftrees
- #shoplocal
- #supportlocal
- #supportourcommunity
- #welovethelakesregion
Tag the Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce and/or Shop Main Street Meredith groups in your social media posts where applicable.
Pickup & Raffle Schedule
- Weekly Item Pickups: The Chamber team will pick up collected donations every Friday in December. For mid-week overflow or special pickups, contact info@meredithareachamber.com.
- Final Ticket & Item Retrieval: Chamber representatives will collect remaining donations and ticket stubs between December 26 and December 30.
- Live Grand Prize Drawing: Winners will be drawn on December 31, 2026, with results posted to both the Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce and Shop Main Street Meredith websites.
Find complete Guidlines and Instructions here.
Host a Tree and Collect Donations
Host a tree and collect donations at your business. Signing up means you agree to follow the guidelines above for the MACC Annual Festival of Trees.
If you’d like to donate a raffle item, see additional form lower on this page.
Festival of Trees Business Registration - 2026
Donate a Raffle Prize
Support our end-of-year raffle drawing by contributing a gift certificate, product, or curated basket.
You may donate a raffle item whether or not you are hosting a tree and collecting donations. Simply fill out the form below and we will be in touch.