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Hopewell Borough Community Tree Decorating Contest

The Hopewell Borough Economic Development Committee, in partnership with the Sourland Conservancy is proud to announce our second annual  COMMMUNITY TREE DECORATING CONTEST.

A total of 30 native red cedar trees will decorate Downtown Hopewell all winter long. In the spring, they will be planted nearby in the Sourland Woods by Sourland Conservancy volunteers.

We invite the community to help us DECORATE! Prizes will be donated by local merchants. Some specifics about the contest:

  • Initial dealine is November 15. After that, Registrations are accepted on a rolling basis until all 30 trees are decorated. Once all trees are claimed, registration will close.

  • ANY group may register – or even an individual. Register here.

  • Registrants will be ASSIGNED a tree location via email. We will do our best to accommodate location requests (no promises!).

  • Visit your tree often to keep it looking its best, especially after poor weather. If a heavy storm is expected, you may want to do some preventive maintenance and put away a few decorations until the storm passes.

  • You are required to maintain your tree through January 15th, and clean up all decorations no later than January 20.

  • Small white solar powered lights are provided. Additional lights are not permitted.

  • VOTING will begin on Small Business Saturday, November 30th. Ballot Boxes are available at Wull & Oak at 10 E Broad and dandelion wishes at 45 W Broad. There will be no on-line voting available. Visiting Downtown Hopewell is part of the fun!

  • Sustainable decorations only. Decorations must be made of natural and/or sustainable materials. (ie no plastic or decorations that shed, such as tinsel garlands). No glass decorations will be permitted as they pose a problem for public safety if they fall and break. 

  • Celebration of a wide range of interests, faiths and cultures is appreciated and encouraged! Decorations do not need to be specific to any holiday. Be creative!

Please email downtownhopewell@gmail.com with any questions.

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