The 20th Ohnward Community Christmas

Maquoketa, IA – The Ohnward Fine Arts Center is planning our 20th Annual Festival of Trees now known as Ohnward’s Community Christmas. Last year, we had such a wonderful response to our festival — with bidding on creative trees and beautiful wreaths, fun baskets plus LIVE theatre entertainment.  Our goal again this year is to create a holiday atmosphere to be enjoyed by all those attending the many functions that will be held at the Center. The proceeds will go to the Ohnward Fine Arts Center.

Trees and wreaths will be featured at the Fine Arts Center starting Saturday November 16th through Sunday December 1st.  The Center will be open Monday thru Friday 10 am to 4 pm and weekends Noon to 4 PM.

This year we would like to continue to help support your business with your donations to Ohnward’s Community Christmas. You can bring in a decorated tree or wreath. We also accept themed baskets, a centerpiece for a table, and even something for outside. The baskets that were donated last year received overwhelming support. We received different themed baskets ranging for something for kids, a product you sell, or something for a backyard BBQ. Bring out your creative side in support for Ohnward’s place in the community.

Forms need to be turned in for any items donated to the Community Christmas by Wednesday November 6 between 9 am and 1 pm.

Any baskets, trees or wreaths can be dropped off on Sunday November 10 form 9 am until 3 pm and on Monday November 11 from 9 am until 6 pm. Items can also be dropped off November 12 and 13 from 9 am until 1 pm.

During the Ohnward’s Community Christmas all who visit can register for a Christmas basket. The winning name will be drawn on the last day of the event.  We also have a beautiful snowman raffle tree that you could win.  Chances are just $1 each or 6 for $5.

We will be having a bake sale this year. This bake sale will be on November 23 and 24; also, on November 30 and December 1. Someone will be at Ohnward each of those days starting at 11 am to drop off your baked items.  Please donate any Christmas treat you would like to share. With all the food allergies in our world, please be mindful and add a card with ingredients for potential allergens.

If you are short on time to decorate a tree or wreath of your own, we can do it for you! You will be able to select from our custom trees and wreaths made by Ohnward’s Artisans. Fewer trees and wreaths are available.

Volunteers are always needed for a 2-hour shift during the Community Christmas event. You will be assisting people, selling raffle tickets, and just talking with the guests that come. You can always do more than just one shift.  Please contact OFAC for a time, if you are interested.

All the proceeds from the silent auction of sponsored and donated OFAC items help to ensure that Ohnward Fine Arts Center’s 841-seat theatre will remain operational for future generations.

Available again this year you can purchase a Holiday Family Gift Pass.  This pass offers you four passes (tickets) to any of our future Ohnward Fine Arts Center productions. Easy to use and you save money!  Each Holiday Family Gift Pass is just $90.  THEY NEVER EXPIRE!!!  Simply call 563-652-9815 between 9 AM and 1 PM or just stop into the Ohnward Fine Arts Center at 1215 E. Platt Street in Maquoketa to order yours today!

This year we are offering more opportunities for participation. We encourage you to bring in decorated trees and wreaths or baskets; however, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and talents.  If you are short on time to decorate a tree or wreath of your own, we can do it for you! You will be able to select from our custom trees and wreaths made by Ohnward’s Artisans.