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2020 FESTIVAL OF TREES GALLERY

These trees are currently on display at the Clay County Heritage Center’s South Gallery until December 17th.  Place a bid on the trees at BigIronGives.com.  Check out the other auction items, too!

A Poinsettia Christmas

This tree is adorned with gold, cream, and taupe ornaments, especially ornate poinsettias. Enjoy the bright glitter and sparkles! By Barb Workman

The Road to Success is Always Under Construction

This tree includes caution tape, an orange cone, Farmers Bank blue bulbs, excavators, backhoes, wrenches, a hammer, and tool belt. All the items on this tree are needed to finish a construction project. Each item brings a value to the project’s completion just like all team members are important for a business to succeed! By Farmers Trust & Savings Bank

Johnson Brothers Tree

Silver Bells

Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house we go! Silver bells ringing through the crisp air announce the arrival of brown-haired little boys. With every family gathering comes an opportunity to share with the youngin’s about God. This tree celebrates generations that share their faith and love and pass down God’s truth and love to their children and grandchildren. By Deb Dvorak

Hy-Vee 90th Anniversary

It’s our 90th Anniversary at Hy-Vee! The tree contains $90 worth of gift cards to our store. By Sara Franker at Hy-Vee

Be Still

May the quiet beauty of this season bring you deep joy and warm memories to cherish throughout the coming year. Surround yourself with nature and take in the beauty it provides. By Jeanette Hasley

Winter Zinnias

Zinnias made from pinecones from our trees. Painted with acrylic paints. The topper was fabricated from a white dove, pinecone, and feathers. By Eve Freeman with Freeman Oaks Studio

A Cardinal Christmas

Old Fashioned Christmas

Decorated as trees were long ago, this Christmas tree reminds us of the real reason for the season. By Gina Kohrs

Have a Merry Covid Christmas

This tree is dedicated to the memory of The Corona Virus Pandemic of 2020. Because that is all we want of 2020 - to be a distant, ugly memory in our rear view mirrors, right?!? Donated by the Nelson Sisters: Carrie Nelson, Amy Nelson Schlueter and Abbie Nelson Tesch.

Celebrate Christmas in an Era of Time Gone By

From classic Christmas Santas, angels, stars, and pine cones to hearts, fruit, a clown, and more; even a fish! These vintage glass ornaments of whimsy adorn the tree to help you reminisce of a Christmas past. There is even a pickle hidden in the tree! By Rita Schallou and Mary Jo Smith If you don’t know the pickle story, here is a little rhyme to guide you: On the night before Christmas, it’s hung in the tree, While everyone is sleeping, it’s done secretly. On Christmas morning when you arise, The first one to find it will get a surprise.

Horse-drawn wagon ride with Jack and Willie!

Chose the time and location for your wagon ride in the year 2021. The ride can include a small gathering up to 10 adults. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Horse Ride provided by Brian and Deb Dvorak and Food and Drink provided by Brett and Mary Jo Smith

Black and white photograph of a 1991 ice storm

Black and white photograph of a 1991 ice storm

50 Delicious Cream Puffs

Sonna Winther is donating 50 of her delicious cream puffs. Each are approximately 2 inches in diameter.