Guidelines/Rules:
- There is NO charge to enter the contest.
- Tree decorating will begin on Monday, December 1st through Thursday, December 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Trees will be provided for Kindergarten through 8th grade. All trees are approximately 4-5 foot tall and are of limited quantity.
- Clubs/Organizations/Businesses entries MUST supply their own tree. We are limited to 6 SPACES ONLY this year. First 6 entries submitted will be allowed to setup.
- All trees must include lights, which are NOT supplied by Tourism. Also, tree skirts are not provided by Tourism.
- Preschool - 8th Grade tree ornaments should be HANDMADE by students.
- Decorating is NOT limited to just the tree. You may decorate underneath and surrounding your tree within a 2 foot perimeter.
- Extension cords WILL be provided by Tourism.
- One prize will be given to each age group, listed below.
- Each tree needs to provide small signage of whose tree it is (i.e. SIU HeadStart at DHS, DuQuoin Kindergarten, DuQuoin First Grade, Elkville 2nd Grade, Five Star Industries, etc).
- Each tree participant in Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade and 3rd grade will be given $10 for entering the contest to help teachers with supply cost.
- Winners will be announced on the evening of Sunday, December 7th @ 7:00 p.m. at the Expo Hall. Contact person/designated person should be present to receive prize.
For any questions or concerns, please call the Du Quoin Tourism Commission cell phone @ (618) 361-9815. Thank you!