On December 11, 2024
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Creativity shines at Killington’s Festival of Trees

Best in Show

The Festival of Trees, part of the Vermont Holiday Festival held Dec. 5-7 at the Killington Grand Hotel, once again brought holiday cheer and creativity to the spotlight. Local businesses showcased their talent by sponsoring and decorating themed trees, which filled the venue with festive magic and community spirit.

The competition  featured standout designs that wowed attendees.

 This year’s winners included

Best in show: Get Away Vacations – Just Mooo-ing Around Vermont

Best use of theme: Brown’s Auto Salvage – Candy Cane Lane

Best use of lights: Relay for Life – Moove Over Cancer!

Most colorful: Greenbrier Gift Shop – A WICKED Pretty Christmas

Funniest: North Star Lodge – Beetlejuice

Most beautiful tree: Dream Maker Bakers – Sugar and Spice

Most creative: Base Camp – Snowshoe Guide Frost Foot Finn

Best children’s theme: Vista Senior Living – Holiday Movie Night

Each tree raffled off to benefit local causes, embodied the spirit of community and holiday giving. Guests marveled at the intricate designs and enjoyed strolling through this winter wonderland of creativity and generosity.

Courtesy of Kelly Morrisey, Killington Pico Area Association

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