This festive black-tie evening will open our Tree Auction, the most anticipated part of the Holly Festival of Trees weekend. Nearly fifty trees and gift packages are available for auction. Forty-two for our Silent Auction and seven for our Grand Auction to be held during the Gala with Bruce Rader, Sports Anchor from WAVY TV-10, as our emcee and Scott Freeman as our Auctioneer.

Local designers have been working since long before the season began and have generously donated their time and resources to create some of the most beautiful holiday trees displayed this year. All of the trees are lovingly decorated and many are accompanied by unique gift packages relating to their themes.

Silent Auction Agreement
(Word Document)

Silent Auction Trees
Themes in the Silent Auction include:

Grand Auction Trees
And the trees for our Grand Auction are:

Santa’s Den
Sponsored by QVC, Suffolk
Designers: Margie Wilkins & Frank Hovatter
Featuring a den full of furniture and accessories and a BOSE music system centered around a traditional tree decorated with Thomas Pacconi collectible ornaments.

Angels Among Us
Sponsored by QVC
Designer: Grace Martino
Featuring a breathtaking assortment of angel ornaments and accessories as well as a wicker sitting room setting.

A Traditional Christmas
Sponsored by Dillard’s, MacArthur Center
Designers: Dillard’s, MacArthur Center
Featuring Waterford Crystal and Lenox China

’Twas the Night Before Christmas
Sponsored by Franklin Asset Management
Designers: Martha Franklin & Amy Harrington
Featuring a trundle bed and many other gifts to make a little girl’s holiday wishes come true.

“All American Family”
Sponsored by Patriot Circle of the King’s Daughters
Designer: Patriot Circle of the King’s Daughters
Featuring a huge variety of events, including sports tickets, hotel stays and museum memberships the whole family will enjoy.

“Vintage 2005”
Sponsored by Total Wine & More
Designers: Martha Newell & Silver Conley
Featuring a VIP tour of California Wine Country, wine, and wine-related gifts

Jewelry Tree
Sponsored by David Nygaard Fine Jewelers
Designer: Cherie Shores
Featuring jewelry designed by David Nygaard