Decorators needed for 25th Annual Christmas Fantasy: This year’s theme is “25 Years of Caring and Sharing”


Pictured above is a scene from the 2015 Christmas Fantasy from last November. The planning of the upcoming 2016 Christmas Fantasy is underway and decorators are needed. The theme “25 Years of Caring and Sharing” will commemorate the 25th anniversary of this community event, which will be held November 11-14 at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon. Submitted photo.

Christmas Fantasy decorators are needed to decorate trees, miniature trees, doors, gift baskets, centerpieces and tables at the 2016 Christmas Fantasy in Waukon. This year’s theme is “25 Years of Caring and Sharing” in honor of the 25th anniversary of this community event, which will be held Friday-Monday, November 11-14 at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon.

The event will be organized by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation members, including Kevin Hanson, President; Jackie Halverson, Vice President; Amy Cote’, Secretary; Nancy Schoh, Treasurer; Sue Blagsvedt, Dan Denk, Jane Dietrich, Ardie Kuhse, Craig Lensing, Dennis Lyons, Gail Prestemon, Ann Roed, Jeannette Ruegnitz, Nona Sawyer and Matt Teslow, with additional assistance from Pat Pettingill, Kim Sylvester, Julie Thompson and Karen Swenson.

Christmas tree decorators are needed to decorate their artificial tree for display during the Fantasy. These tree decorators may set up prior to the event and will then take all of their decorations and displays home again following the event.

Miniature tree, door, gift basket, and centerpiece decorators are also needed who are willing to decorate an item that will be donated and sold on silent auction during the Fantasy. Quilters and crafters are also asked to display their talents in any variety of quilted or crafted items that can also be offered on silent auction at the event.

Any decorators who are willing to be a part of the 2016 “25 Years of Caring and Sharing” Christmas Fantasy should call Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411 to reserve a spot.