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.
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.