Carroll County Chamber Of Commerce : The 24th Annual Festival Of Wreaths At The Carroll Arts Center

Press release from the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce :

11/08/2021

The Carroll County Arts Council will celebrate the 24th year of its signature holiday event, the annual Festival of Wreaths silent auction, from November 26 – December 5. Visit a cheery display of over 100 uniquely handmade wreaths and holiday decor at the Carroll Arts Center from 10am – 7pm daily. Through Handbid, a silent auction platform, visitors have the option to bid on these festive treasures with their smartphone in-person at the festival or bid from home!

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

This festive fundraiser benefits the Arts Council and their mission to provide a variety of arts opportunities in Carroll County. The event was first converted into an online auction last year due to COVID-19, ensuring that whether or not people visited the in-person festival, they could still view and bid on the wreaths. This year, the event will continue its in-person display/online auction format, though for different reasons. “It was out of necessity last year that we moved all the bidding online, but we realized afterwards that it ultimately made the auction logistics run more efficiently.” says CCAC’s Community Engagement Coordinator, JoAnna Crone, “The heart of this festival though is still the joyful live display of these holiday handicrafts.”

Both in-person visitors and those viewing the festival from home must bid through the online auction on Handbid. Visitors are encouraged to download the mobile Handbid app on their smartphone before attending to ease the bidding process. Volunteers will be available at the Arts Center to help those without smartphones make their bids. All winning bidders will be required to pick up their wreaths in person at the Arts Center.

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 certificate and a handmade ornament.

Bidding opens on Friday, November 26 at 10 am. Bidding will close on Sunday, December 5 at 4 pm. The in-person display at the Arts Center will be open 10am – 7pm daily. This free event is sponsored by PNC Bank, NWSB Bank, and Molli’s Cafe. For more information call 410-848-7272 or visit www.FestivalofWreaths.com.

The Carroll County Arts Council will celebrate the 24th year of its signature holiday event, the annual Festival of Wreaths silent auction, from November 26 – December 5. Visit a cheery display of over 100 uniquely handmade wreaths and holiday decor at the Carroll Arts Center from 10am – 7pm daily. Through Handbid, a silent auction platform, visitors have the option to bid on these festive treasures with their smartphone in-person at the festival or bid from home!

The Carroll County Arts Council will celebrate the 24 th th year of its signature holiday event, the annual Festival of Wreaths silent auction, from November 26 – December 5. Visit a cheery display of over 100 uniquely handmade wreaths and holiday decor at the Carroll Arts Center from 10am – 7pm daily. Through Handbid, a silent auction platform, visitors have the option to bid on these festive treasures with their smartphone in-person at the festival or bid from home!

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

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

This festive fundraiser benefits the Arts Council and their mission to provide a variety of arts opportunities in Carroll County. The event was first converted into an online auction last year due to COVID-19, ensuring that whether or not people visited the in-person festival, they could still view and bid on the wreaths. This year, the event will continue its in-person display/online auction format, though for different reasons. “It was out of necessity last year that we moved all the bidding online, but we realized afterwards that it ultimately made the auction logistics run more efficiently.” says CCAC’s Community Engagement Coordinator, JoAnna Crone, “The heart of this festival though is still the joyful live display of these holiday handicrafts.”

This festive fundraiser benefits the Arts Council and their mission to provide a variety of arts opportunities in Carroll County. The event was first converted into an online auction last year due to COVID-19, ensuring that whether or not people visited the in-person festival, they could still view and bid on the wreaths. This year, the event will continue its in-person display/online auction format, though for different reasons. “It was out of necessity last year that we moved all the bidding online, but we realized afterwards that it ultimately made the auction logistics run more efficiently.” says CCAC’s Community Engagement Coordinator, JoAnna Crone, “The heart of this festival though is still the joyful live display of these holiday handicrafts.”

Both in-person visitors and those viewing the festival from home must bid through the online auction on Handbid. Visitors are encouraged to download the mobile Handbid app on their smartphone before attending to ease the bidding process. Volunteers will be available at the Arts Center to help those without smartphones make their bids. All winning bidders will be required to pick up their wreaths in person at the Arts Center.

Both in-person visitors and those viewing the festival from home must bid through the online auction on Handbid. Visitors are encouraged to download the mobile Handbid app on their smartphone before attending to ease the bidding process. Volunteers will be available at the Arts Center to help those without smartphones make their bids. All winning bidders will be required to pick up their wreaths in person at the Arts Center.

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 certificate and a handmade ornament.

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 certificate and a handmade ornament.

Bidding opens on Friday, November 26 at 10 am. Bidding will close on Sunday, December 5 at 4 pm. The in-person display at the Arts Center will be open 10am – 7pm daily. This free event is sponsored by PNC Bank, NWSB Bank, and Molli’s Cafe. For more information call 410-848-7272 or visit www.FestivalofWreaths.com.

Bidding opens on Friday, November 26 at 10 am. Bidding will close on Sunday, December 5 at 4 pm. The in-person display at the Arts Center will be open 10am – 7pm daily. This free event is sponsored by PNC Bank, NWSB Bank, and Molli’s Cafe. For more information call 410-848-7272 or visit www.FestivalofWreaths.com www.FestivalofWreaths.com . Reference 410-848-7272

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