SALISBURY — Approximately 1,000 visitors of all ages enjoyed Trinity Living Center’s (TLC’s) Festival of Trees at the F&M Trolley Barn during the weekend of Dec. 6 through 8.

The free event featured 37 unique Christmas trees, decked out in themes ranging from a Mexican fiesta to railroad trains to Noah’s Ark. Thirty were sponsored by local organizations and businesses. Hundreds of visitors voted for their favorite tree, and first prize went to the Red Bud Garden Club. A tree decorated by the First United Methodist Preschool and sponsored by Property Pals took second prize; third prize went to a tree decorated by Salisbury Academy and sponsored by Franco Goodman.

“We are thrilled so many of our neighbors came out to enjoy the festivities. We’ll definitely do it again next year,” said TLC Executive Director Beth Huber. “The money we raised with our sponsors’ help will support TLC’s programs all year long.”

TLC serves seniors living with dementia and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It provides social and cognitive enrichment, nutritious meals, and medical supervision for up to 60 participants per day, giving their caregivers a chance to work or tend to their own needs.

Festival supporters included Duke Energy, which sponsored Friday night’s opening reception and Novant Health, which sponsored a Sunday afternoon visit with Santa Claus. R&L Carriers provided tree transport and Trellis Home Care provided hot cocoa.