2007 Festival of Trees General Information

Dates and Location:

• For general public viewing – Saturday, December 1st through Tuesday, December 4th, 10:00am - 6:00pm and Wednesday, December 5th, 10:00am - 9:00pm
• The Festival of Trees and all events will be held at the Western Development Museum (WDM). Admission rates are as follows:
  • Adults - $8.50
  • Students - $5.75
  • Senior Citizens - $7.50
  • Children - $2.00
  • Preschool & WDM Membership – Free
  • Family Pass - $18.50
• Enter to win $1,000 Co-op Bucks with your paid admission.

Festival Highlights & Sponsors - Don't Miss Out!:

Festival of Trees Preview Evening & Volunteer Appreciation Night:

• Thursday, November 29th, 2007, 5:30pm – 9:00pm
• An elite sneak preview for invited guests and dignitaries
• "12 Appetizers of Christmas", Dessert & Specialty Cocktail Bar
• Entertainment - "Christmas Carols by Lia Provost, Scott Johnson & Chasity Raiche" 6:00pm - 8:00pm
• Sponsored by Miwayawin Health Services Inc., Gold Eagle Casino, BTC, & Battleford Furniture.

Flavors of the Festival:

• Friday, November 30th, 2007
• Cocktails - 6:00pm, Dinner - 7:00pm, Live Auction to Follow
• A superb evening of eating, entertainment, and socializing
• Live Auction by Neil Kramer Auction Sales Ltd.
• Enjoy the music and songs of Chasity Raiche, Lia Provost, Scott Johnson and friends.
• Festival item viewing before and after
• Ideal for your staff Christmas party ($75.00 / ticket or $525.00 for a corporate table of 8)
• Tickets are available at the BUH Foundation office
• Diamond Sponsor: Ulmer Chevrolet

Ladies' Night - "Laughter is the Best Medicine":

• Saturday, December 1st, 2007, 6:30pm - 12:00 Midnight
• Cocktails - 6:30pm, Program - 7:00pm
• Wine & Cheese, Appetizers & Desserts
• Featuring Karen Grainger, Canada's Foremost Female Impressionist Entertainer
• Door prizes ~ Diamond Dig ~ Viewing of Trees
• Tickets are now SOLD OUT!!
• Sponsored by Lyle V. Schell Construction Management Services Ltd., Rainbow Toyota, Council of Battleford Realtors, Maple Leaf Consumer Foods, Zeke's Jewellers, Cook Water Services, Grey Cat Oilfield Services, B&C Trenching, J.J. Lamon Inc., Logans Day Spa & Finora Inc.

Family Weekend:

• Saturday, December 1st, 2007

• Sunday, December 2nd, 2007

**Door Prizes and Raffle to Follow**
Family Weekend is also sponsored by Canadian Tire.

Seniors’ Day:

• Monday, December 3rd, 2007 – 11:00am – 9:00pm
• Senior Citizen Admission - $7.50
• Old Time Music
• Free transportation to and from the Festival (Sponsored by Battlefords Handibus)
• Phone: 445-7797 to book a time
• Lunch, Dinner, Snacks & Tim Horton's Coffee Available
• Dance to Golden Oldies from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
• Sponsored by Phillips Medical Systems, Home Hardware Building Centre, Mark's Work Wearhouse & Battlefords HandiBus

To All A Good Night:

• Wednesday, December 5th, 2007
• Last chance to bid on your favourite items
• Draw for $1,000 in Co-op Bucks
• Sponsored by M&M Meat Shop

Sweet Shoppe:

• Open during regular Festival hours, with the exception of the Ladies Night and Closing Ceremonies
• Enjoy your favourite Christmas sweets with a cup of coffee/tea during your visit to the Festival
• Sponsored by Tim Horton’s

Memorial Tree:

• Honour a loved one by placing a bow on the Memorial Tree for $2.00.
• Available throughout the Festival.
• Sponsored by Sallows & McDonald Funeral Home and WIlson & Zehner Funeral Chapel.

Santa’s Gift Shoppe:

• NO ADULTS ALLOWED!
• What better place for children to shop than in Santa’s own Gift Shoppe!
• All gifts priced from $0.50 - $5.00
• Sponsored by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
  

Entertainment Schedule
(excluding Preview/Volunteer Evening, Flavors of the Festival & Ladies’ Night)