ARC of Rowan’s Festival of Trees sees record turnout, continues Saturday and Sunday
Published 12:00 am Saturday, December 2, 2017
Andrew Stirewalt poses in front of his favorite tree with a Minnie Mouse theme, decorated by Salisbury Pediatric Associates. Jon C. Lakey/Salisbury Post
Rowan Hospice and Palliative Care decorated its tree with the theme Peace, Comfort and Joy. Jon C. Lakey/Salisbury Post
Michael Hiskey offers his music on the hammered dulcimer for the Festival of Trees. Jon C. Lakey/Salisbury Post
The 14th annual ARC of Rowan's Festival of Trees opened on Friday evening at the F&M Trolley Barn on 165 E. Liberty St. in Salisbury. Jon C. Lakey/Salisbury Post
The 14th annual ARC of Rowan Festival of Trees ended its opening night with a record number of visitors Friday.
By the closing time of 9 p.m., more than 700 people had walked among the 50 Christmas trees decorated so fully that many of them had just a small amount of greenery exposed.
The Festival of Trees will continue from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the F&M Trolley Barn, 165 E. Liberty St.
Local musician Michael Hiskey will play his ornate hammered dulcimer during the festival. The Rowan Public Library will have a story time at 1:30 p.m. followed by a visit from Santa Claus at 2 p.m. both days.
After the festival is over this weekend, the trees will be delivered to predetermined locations to continue to bring Christmas joy to the community.
