The 27th Annual Festival of Wreaths at the Carroll Arts Center 

Holiday live display and online auction running November 29 - December 8

The Carroll County Arts Council once again presents its signature holiday fundraising event, the annual Festival of Wreaths auction, from November 29 – December 8. Admission is free to visit the cheery display of uniquely handmade wreaths and holiday decor at the Carroll Arts Center from noon – 7pm daily. Through HANDBID, an online auction platform, visitors can bid on these seasonal treasures with their smartphone in-person at the festival or bid remotely via computer, tablet or phone!

This festive fundraiser benefits the Arts Council and their mission to provide a variety of arts opportunities in Carroll County. Additionally, for the first time this year, the Arts Council is partnering with Lifebridge Health to give auction winners the option to donate their wreaths directly to Carroll Hospital!

The Festival of Wreaths is a holiday wonderland of creativity and generosity featuring a display of extraordinary wreaths and holiday art pieces that range from whimsical, to wacky, to wonderful. In the past, wreaths have been adorned with a wide range of items and decorations including gems, sock monkeys, computer mice, thumb tacks, paintbrushes, duct tape, Legos®, flip flops, seashells, auto parts, origami, wine corks, autographed sports memorabilia, and even toilet paper rolls! They make great gifts or memorable seasonal décor for your home. Many also come with bonus items like gift cards, specialty food and beverages, merchandise, or tickets to local and regional attractions.

The CCAC will also be awarding 10 Audience Choice prizes. The public can vote for their favorites when they visit the festival at the Arts Center. The top ten winners will win a hand-crafted holiday ornament. Kids can also get in on the fun with The Festival of Wreaths scavenger hunt!  Voting closes for Audience Choice on Saturday, December 7th at 7pm. Winners will be announced on Sunday, December 8th.

The auction bidding opens on Friday, November 29 at 12pm. Online bidding will close on Sunday, December 8 at 7pm.

This free event is sponsored by Apple Plumbing Heating & Air, Karen and Richard Soisson, and Visiting Angels. The Arts Council has received in-kind donations to go in the auction from a wide variety of exciting organizations like: the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Black Ankle Vineyards, Ladew Gardens, the Baltimore Museum of Art, the International Spy Museum, The Majestic, the Frederick Keys, the Signature Theatre, the National Aquarium, Olney Theatre Center, Baltimore Center Stage, Adventure Park U.S.A., B&O Railroad Museum, Full Moon Farm, the Fun & Fit Factory, the Washington Nationals, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Tree Trekkers, Gettysburg Ghost Tours, the Babe Ruth Museum, Watermark Cruises and Charters, Bowie Baysox, Mount Vernon, the Baltimore Ravens, Longwood Gardens, Catoctin Wildlife Preserve, and Raising Cane’s.

For more information call 410-848-7272 or visit www.FestivalofWreaths.com.

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”