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The most valuable trees up for auction at the 2019 Festival of Trees – And you can buy them online!
| The 2019 Festival of Trees begins Thursday evening with the Preview Dinner. Hundreds of Central Albertans will see the beautiful tree room and enjoy an evening celebrating together. Part of the fun is being among the first to see and bid on the incredible decorated trees.
This year the festival is moving online as well, so you can check out all the trees (and much more) and actually make your bids on your phone or computer! ReadySetAuction, our online bidding system which allows you to bid via computer, tablet or smartphone. To view our exciting auction line-up boasting 150 items, easily filtered by category, click the link below. |
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Now here’s a sneak peak at the 8 most expensive (in value) trees going into the live auction. Enjoy and click here if you want to bid (after Thursday at 4 pm).
Wintergreen – Value $2,000.00
| Catalog #: | 5318 |
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| Value: | $2,000.00 |
| Starting Bid: | $600.00 |
| Donated By: | JMAA Architecture Ltd. |
9′ tall Christmas tree to fill your home with beauty over the Christmas season.
Pick up items under tree and/or tree top Mon 9-4.
Golden Glow – Value $2,000.00
| Catalog #: | 1304 |
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| Value: | $2,000.00 |
| Starting Bid: | $600.00 |
| Donated By: | Garnet and Crystal Horne |
9′ willow pine decorated tree with oversized ornaments and beautiful ribbon.
Pick up items under tree and/or tree top Mon 9-4. Give delivery info to cashier at time of purchase.
A Shimmering Copper Christmas – Value $2,000.00
| Catalog #: | 3406 |
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| Value: | $2,000.00 |
| Starting Bid: | $600.00 |
| Donated By: | Fairland Cattle Co. |
| Opens In: | 4 hours 31 minutes |
8′ pine with 2′ topper with copper highlights and matching items under tree. This tree will be delivered.
Rose Gold Blush – Value $2,000.00
| Catalog #: | 6317 |
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| Value: | $2,000.00 |
| Starting Bid: | $600.00 |
| Donated By: | Drs Lawrence and Alayne Farries |
7′ Christmas tree with stunning rosegold ornaments set on a cloud of white feathers – soft and billowy. Includes elegant 20″ matching wreath decorated with white stag hanger.
This tree will be delivered. Please pick up items Mon 9-5. Give delivery info to cashier at time of purchase.
Christmas in the Forest – Value $2,500.00
| Catalog #: | 2418 |
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| Value: | $2,500.00 |
| Starting Bid: | $750.00 |
| Donated By: | Barry and Cheryl Simpson |
| Opens In: | 4 hours 29 minutes |
7′ Christmas tree decorated with stuffed moose, 3 suitcase accent tables with luxurious red throw and stuffed moose.
Pick up items under tree and/or tree top Mon 9-4.
Here Comes Santa Paws – Value $2,500.00
| Catalog #: | 1403 |
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| Value: | $2,500.00 |
| Starting Bid: | $750.00 |
| Donated By: | Cedarwood Veterinary Hospital |
Wooden doghouse with cedar shingles (33″Hx30″Wx34″L). Decorative animal themed Christmas tree on top measures 55″H.
Includes various cat & dog treats, chew toys, blanket, stuffies and two $250 Visa gift cards. Pick up all items Monday 9-5.
Escape to the Mountains – Value $2,500.00
| Catalog #: | 5407 |
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| Value: | $2,500.00 |
| Starting Bid: | $750.00 |
| Donated By: | Johnston Ming Manning LLP |
Your escape to the mountains includes a stunning 7′ Christmas tree, Sunbeam fire table, $300 Banff Lodging certificate and a $250 Banff Adventures certificate.
Top this getaway off with Prosecco and glasses and hot cocoa and mugs. There is a toboggan for the kids with mitts and hats and 2 adorable stuffed polar bears.
Pick up items under tree and/or tree top Mon 9-4. Give delivery info to cashier at time of purchase.
The Nightmare Before Christmas – Value $3,000.00
| Catalog #: | 1408 |
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| Value: | $3,000.00 |
| Starting Bid: | $900.00 |
| Donated By: | Katz Meow Hair Salon |
7.5′ tree with decorations based on “The Nightmare Before Christmas”.
Pick up items under tree and/or tree top Mon 9-4.
Give delivery info to cashier at time of purchase.
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