MEDIA RELEASE

September 4, 2024

CONTACT

Gwen Asbury | Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator

Gwen@CarrollCountyArtsCouncil.org

410-848-7272

Carroll Arts Center seeks decorators for 27th Annual Festival of Wreaths

The Carroll County Arts Council will celebrate the 27th year of its signature holiday event, the annual Festival of Wreaths silent auction, which typically attracts hundreds of visitors to downtown Westminster. The Carroll Arts Center will host a festive display of handmade holiday art for patrons to view and enjoy.

Registration for decorators is now open and will close October 31, or earlier if the maximum number of entries is reached. Registration is free. Decorators can view the guidelines and register online at www.FestivalofWreaths.com or call 410-848-7272 for assistance. Finished wreaths and artwork MUST be delivered to the Arts Center from November 13th to 15th.

Handcrafted holiday and seasonal art, such as but not limited to wreaths, table runners, garland, pillows, quilts, placemats, crocheted and knit items, paintings, and platter ware, may be donated by businesses, civic / social organizations, schools, families, or individuals. Adding “token items,” such as branded merchandise or gift cards to a wreath is also a fabulous way to shine the spotlight on one’s mission or business. Entries will be priced by CCAC staff and auctioned off at the festival. All proceeds benefit the Arts Council.

All bidding will take place on HANDBID, a mobile silent auction platform. The auction will be open to the public for bids online on Friday, November 29 at 12pm and will close on Sunday, December 8. Bidders do not need to be present at the Arts Center to participate but will be required to pick up their wreaths in person.

This free event is sponsored by Apple Plumbing Heating & Air, Karen and Richard Soisson, and Visiting Angels. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, we welcome your inquiries. Please reach out to Gwen Asbury by September 15th.  Gwen@carrollcountyartscouncil.org

***Please note this media release is for registration.  An official event announcement of the event, is still to come.***

IMAGE CREDIT(S):
(Entries from the 2023 festival)

“Out to Sea”

“Have a Very Maryland Christmas”

“Magnetic Bottle Cap Collection Wreath”

“Joy to the World”

"Out to Sea" 

"Have A Very Maryland Christmas" 

"Magnetic Bottle Cap Collection Wreath" 

"Joy to the World"

The Carroll County Arts Council is located at 91 West Main Street in the magnificently renovated Carroll Arts Center.  For more information call 410-848-7272 or visit www.CarrollCountyArtsCouncil.org.