• Kinder – 2nd Grade

• 3rd Grade – 5th Grade

• 6th Grade – 8th Grade

• 9th Grade – 12th Grade

• Families / Community Organizations

October 4, 2024 (or until filled)
Tree Forest Application is due. The deadline will be extended if trees are still available on the due date. Notice will be posted here if all trees have been claimed and capacity is reached before the deadline.

November 14-17, 2024
Individual groups and organizations may come in at any time Thursday, November 14 through Saturday, November 16 from 10AM-5PM and Sunday, November 17 from 1PM – 5PM to decorate their tree. All ornamentation should be brought to the museum in its final form. Each group must bring all materials needed for installation including a step stool if needed. Tree Forest Judging to follow

December 8, 2024
IMAS Guild Christmas Tree Forest Awards Ceremony for participating groups at 2:00 PM on Sunday afternoon.

January 3-5, 2025
Tree decoration removal by groups and organizations. Decorations not removed by individuals and groups will be disposed on January 6, 2025.

• All decorations must be handmade for award consideration.

• The museum will provide 6-7 ft. artificial tree with stand for each entrant. White lights provided by IMAS; no additional lights or electronics may be added.

• Participants are responsible for fluffing their tree and stringing tree with provided lights.

• Participants must create a tree skirt as part of their decorations, not to exceed the tree diameter of 50″ and at minimum to cover the tree footing.

• No copyrighted characters. No tinsel. No glitter.

NOTE: Printed images are subject to copyright violation. Original creations and interpretations of artwork in the public domain are not considered a copyright violation. Each group is responsible for researching the origin of inspiration for their tree. Questions may be directed in advance to cmichel@theimasonline.com for clarification.

• No food, perishable decorations, organic materials or materials of animal origin such as twigs, seeds, or fur.

• Trees may not be flocked or sprayed.

• One tree per class or club.

• Children or young people from the age category must be involved in making the decorations if the tree is entered in a child or youth category.

• Floor decorations should not extend past the 50” diameter of the tree.

• Decorations must be securely attached to the tree.

• Decorations not retrieved on take-down days will be disposed of by museum staff. Note – tree take-down days are January 3-5.

• Please bring your own ladder, scissors, tape, and necessary supplies during decoration time.

Violation of any of the listed rules may result in elimination from prize contention and a loss of points.