Downtown Belmont Merchant Application

This application is for Downtown Belmont businesses who wish to decorate a tree in their business location to be included in the the 4th Annual Festival of Trees.

Join us as Downtown Belmont and Stowe Park are filled with a display of festive trees for all to enjoy throughout the month of December.

Tree Sponsor Expectation and Information: First place bragging rights will be awarded for each of the following categories: Non-Profit, School, and Downtown Merchant. Trees will be judged on theme, uniqueness, creativity, and overall presentation. Judging will take place Saturday, December 4th from 2:00-4:30. An event map will be created then published online and in the Belmont GO app, which will direct visitors to your tree. IMPORTANT DATES – MARK YOUR CALENDARS Application Deadline – Friday, November 19th at 5:00 pm Tree Decoration Deadline – Monday, November 29th (all trees decorated by 3:00 pm) Tree Lighting Ceremony (at City Hall) – Monday, November 29th at 6:30 p.m. Remove tree decorations – January 3rd - 9th Rules and Criteria for Tree Sponsors: - Downtown Merchants are responsible for providing their own tree, lights, and decorations within their businesses. Lights may be any color. This can be a great way to encourage new visitors to your businesses! - Tree themes must be family-friendly - The City of Belmont will provide a sign for each tree that includes the organization/business name, short narrative about tree theme, and group logo. The tree narrative and group logo must be provided by organization as part of this application.