Tree Hall

Tree Guide & Policies

How to sponsor, decorate, and donate a Jesus-themed Christmas tree

Ready to decorate a tree? Registration is now open!

Register Your Tree

Registration is limited to the first 40 Large Trees (6 to 9 ft). Additional small tree spaces (3 to 5 ft) are available.

Registration closes when slots are full — don't wait!

The Naples Festival of Trees seeks to keep Christ at the center of the celebration.

Trees must have a story and theme that points to Jesus — His birth, ministry, miracles, words, or parables. Examples: "The Bethlehem Star Tree", "Ascending Dove Tree", "The Wind and the Waves Tree", or "The Good Shepherd".
Your submitted story card must connect your tree's theme to Jesus. Include the tree name, sponsoring organization/individual/family, and the Christian organization or cause receiving auction proceeds.
A business, family, or organization's name may be included with the story card and tree dedication — e.g. "The Fishers of Men Tree" donated by The Johnsons.
A Christian non-profit or church may sponsor and decorate its own tree. You may also donate a portion of proceeds to support next year's festival.
Trees with decorations that overtly advertise a business, product, group, or cause — other than Jesus — are not permitted.
No words or sayings on trees other than scripture verses or hymn lyrics.
Non-Christmas colored trees are difficult to sell and won't be accepted.

Questions? Contact Tree Co-Chairs: Tina Raymond at 239-777-0076 or Gina Edwards at 239-399-0809 or [email protected].

Use new artificial or pristine-condition pre-owned trees only.
Pro Tip: 7.5 ft. is the preferred height — fits through a regular-sized door and gets the most bids.
Purchase of an approved heavy-duty stand with wheels is mandatory. Contact us before buying — we have many extra available.
Each tree space measures 5 ft. wide by 5 ft. deep (adjusted for 9 ft. trees).
Festival volunteers will reinforce trunks of Large Trees with green stakes and zip ties on decorating day.

All lighting must be LED. Use warm white LED alone or mixed with colored LED lights.
Pre-lit trees are preferred. For strings, use about one string of lights per foot of tree.
If using colored lights, start with a base of white — colored lights aren't bright enough on their own.

Use mostly unbreakable ornaments. Use thin and fragile glass ornaments sparingly.
Upscale vintage/pre-owned ornaments may be used but all décor must be high-quality and in pristine condition.
All decorations must be wired/secured to the tree. Hot glue metal ornament caps to balls.
Bring original tree box or quality storage bag with your tree name written on it.
All decorations must be nonflammable (No Straw).
Please furnish a tree skirt. Attractive tree skirts and accessories help the tree sell.
Provide a box for any fragile items placed under your tree.
You may include items around your tree to be sold with it — gift certificates or gift items — but all items must come with no strings attached.
No overt advertising or inappropriate materials. No discount coupons of any kind.
Keep a record of expenses and save receipts for tax purposes. You'll be asked to provide an approximate value and recommended opening bid.
A Decorator's Workshop will be held in September for demonstrations of wiring, gluing, decorating tips, and more.

Important

The following will NOT BE ACCEPTED at the Festival of Trees.

Used, crooked, or trees generally in poor condition. Pre-owned trees must be in full, artificial, pristine-like condition only.

Event organizers reserve the right to reject any tree donation that does not keep with the theme or mission of the event.

No weapons, tobacco, alcohol, adult content, political, or occult material or related gift cards.

No trees that overtly advertise a business, product, or cause. Keep the focus on Jesus.

No fragile glass, water features, sand, fake snow, batting, live trees, or plants.

No multimedia presentations (TVs, DVD players) with your tree.

Nothing more than 20 pounds should be included with the tree.

No trees with separate insertable branches — branches must be permanently connected to the trunk by the manufacturer.

No inflatables or lawn ornaments.

For more information, contact our Tree Chair or visit our website.