‘Merry and Bright’ Year for the 19th Annual North Country Festival of Trees Event
Published on: December 17, 2021
The 19th annual North Country Festival of Trees was held from November 26th – December 4th 2021, benefitting the Samaritan Medical Center Foundation and Watertown Family YMCA.
This year’s theme was “Merry and Bright” and it was held at the Former Bon-Ton at the Salmon Run Mall. There were 74 beautifully decorated trees and an incredible Live Show Case event held on Channel 7. The tree auction raised over $48,000 for the two organizations. Upwards of 1,000 people attended the public viewing. We were not able to host our Sugar Plum Ball or Gala this year but we are hopeful to have it back again next year. Below is a list of award-winning trees. Thank you to everyone who supported this year’s Festival!
Winners:
Best Use of Festival Theme
- “It’s a Wonderful Life” – Sponsored by A.T. Matthews & Dier, Decorated by Nancy Storino, Lisa Ruggiero & Beth Arthur
- “Merry and Bright” – Sponsored by Complete Family Care & Laser Center, Decorated by Donna Trumbo
Most Traditional
- “Peace, Love, Joy and Be Merry” – Sponsored by SBS Rentals. Decorated by Watertown Lions Club
- “Cozy Country Christmas” – Sponsored by The Kellie and Joseph Sanzone Family Living Trust. Decorated by Alisha Lafex, Mariah McNeely & Kimberly Rizzo
Most Elegant
- “Girls Night Out” – Sponsored by The Heather Freeman Foundation. Decorated by Karla Stefanini & Karen Nevills
- “Sisterly Love” – Sponsored by The Paddock Club. Decorated by Kathy Dyer, Chris Rickett & Michelle Leo
Most Innovative
- “Furry and Bright” – Sponsored by The Animal Doctors. Decorated by Julia & Lola Stoddart, Lynn & Danel Godek
- “Adventure Awaits in NYS” – Sponsored by Carthage Savings & Loan Association. Decorated by Carthage Savings & Loan Association
Judge’s Choice
- “Holidaisy” – Sponsored by BCA Architects & Engineers. Decorated by Karla Stefanini & Karen Nevills
- “Merry and Bright” – Sponsored by Knowles Family. Decorated by Lisa O’Driscoll & Liz Culbertson
Jim Henry Most Whimsical
- “Operation Yellow Ribbon” – Sponsored by Colello Air Technologies. Decorated by Tillie Youngs, Judy Gentner, Ashley Shepherd, Nancy Datoush, Alisson Gorham & Marry Corriveau
- “Love the Lake” – Sponsored by Cheney Tire. Decorated by Brenda Sipher
People’s Choice
- “Holidaisy” – Sponsored by BCA Architects & Engineers. Decorated by Karla Stefanini & Karen Nevills
- “Donate Life in Loving Memory of Tyler R. Christman” – Donated by Christman Fuel Service. Decorated by Faith Parks & Lillian Buck
Honorable Mentions - “For the Love of Being Outdoors” – Sponsored by Slack Chemical Company. Decorated by Shari Simmons
- “Waltz of Angels” – Sponsored by Knowlton Technologies. Decorated by Stacey Bristow
- “No Peeking” – Sponsored by Northern Radiology. Decorated by Jean Goodfriend, Kimberly Roberts & Cherie Schneckenburger
- “Candy Can Christmas” – Sponsored by King & King Architects. Decorated by Jeff Pawlowski, Rich Baldwin & Michelle Fuller
- “ReJOYce! For he is Born” – Sponsored by North Country Family Health Center. Decorated by Kevin Kitto.
Did you know that next year’s Festival of Trees theme will be “It’s a Wonderful Life”? We can’t wait to see what our decorators will come up with next!