Application
For-Profit Organizations
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Deadline: Oct 25, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Dec 01, 2026 6:30 pm - Dec 31, 2026 11:59 pm (EDT)
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Belmont, North Carolina
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$ 200.00
About the application
This application is for organizations/individuals who do not meet the criteria of the school, downtown Belmont merchant, or non-profit application and wish to decorate a tree in Stowe Park for the Festival of Trees.
Complete this application if you are applying as a:
- Private organization (located in Belmont/Gaston County)
- Individual
- Family
- Memoriam
About the event
Terms & Conditions
Information & Expectations
First-place bragging rights will be awarded for each of the following categories:
- Non-Profit Organizations
- School
- For-Profit Organizations
Trees will be judged on theme, uniqueness, creativity, and overall presentation. An event map will be published online, directing visitors to your tree. Please note that there will be 50 trees available in Stowe Park, and they will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Important Dates
- Application deadline - Oct. 25, 2026
- Deadline will be extended if needed
- Decoration beginning date - Nov. 19, 2026
- Decoration deadline - 5PM, Nov 30, 2026
- Tree lighting ceremony (at City Hall) - Nov. 30, 2026
- Decoration removal - Jan. 1 - 7, 2027
- Stowe Park tree removal - Jan. 8, 2027
- Any decorations remaining on the date of the tree removal will be discarded along with the tree
- Any decorations remaining on the date of the tree removal will be discarded along with the tree
Rules and Criteria
- The City of Belmont will provide live trees & tree lights in Stowe Park
- Groups decorating a tree in Stowe Park must provide weatherproof decorations that are securely attached to the tree (trees may be subject to harsh weather and high winds)
- Public Works will activate Stowe Park lights the day of the tree lighting ceremony
- For questions about lighting or electrical issues, please contact the Public Works Department at (704) 689-4703
- Tree themes must be family-friendly
- City of Belmont will provide a sign for each tree, including the organization/business name, tree theme, and logo.
- A tree theme and organization logo must be provided as part of this application.
- As this is a public display, the City of Belmont is not responsible for lost, stolen, and/or damaged items.
- Do not block walkways during the decoration process.
- Do not leave trash behind after decorating.
- Trees may not be moved under any circumstances.
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Prices
| For Profit Organization - Application Fee | $200.00 | This event is centered around promoting local schools and non-profit organizations. As such, there is a fee associated for private organizations applying to participate in the event. |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website
- Logo
Additional information
- Share a short narrative about your organization.
- What is the theme of your tree?
- Would you like to use your logo from question #8 as the image on your sign?
- What would you like printed in the "Business Name" section on your tree's sign?
- Tree decorations must be removed between January 1, 2027 and January 7, 2027.
- Please upload the image you would like on your sign.
- Please specify what you would like printed in the "Business Name" section:
- I have read and agree to abide by the terms and conditions listed in the application for the 2026 Festival of Trees.
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 0
For-Profit Organizations
City of Belmont's 9th Annual Festival of Trees