Festival of Trees

THE WOODFORD COUNTY TRAIL OF TREES & MORE held a ribbon-cutting for this year’s event at the Woodford Chamber of Commerce offices on Monday, Nov. 9. This is the eighth year the nonprofit has organized the holiday seasonal displays at businesses all over the county. All proceeds go to Woodford County youth programs, and the organization has raised over $50,000 since its inception. The program began in 2018 when Lorraine McNulty had an idea for a Christmas-related fundraiser for Woodford County Young Life. At the same time, Sara Johnson was part of the Leadership Woodford Class and had an idea for a Christmas community project. Their collaboration established Woodford County Festival of Trees. The festival has since grown into the Trail Of Trees & More. In addition to decorated trees, there are now wreaths, door swags, wall hangings and live trees – many of which include gift certificates to local merchants. The trees and other decor items are donated and then displayed throughout the community. People can buy raffle tickets online for a chance to win their favorite item. The Trail Of Trees & More provides an opportunity for people to visit local businesses with friends and family as they get in the spirit of the holiday. The Trail Of Trees & More opens Saturday, Nov. 14. Ticket sales include five chances per tree for $10. Ticket sales end Dec. 6, and winners will be announced on Dec. 7. Be sure to visit the event website at www.WCFestivalofTrees.org for a map of the tree locations, pictures of all the raffle items and to purchase tickets for a chance to win. (Photo by Scott White)