Sixth annual CAST Festival of Trees raises over $175K
CAST’s Festival of Trees raised more than $175,000 during its two-day event over the weekend at Treiber Farms in Peconic, organizers said.
More than 2,500 people attended Saturday and Sunday’s sixth annual fundraiser, which supports programs for families and neighbors across the North Fork and Shelter Island.
“Our community has faced significant challenges this year,” CAST executive director Erica Steindl said. “So, the support we have received through this event has been profoundly meaningful for us and for all those we serve.”
The winner of this year’s Judge’s Choice Tree Design contest was a tie between “The North Fork: The Place to Bee,” a tree which celebrated the buzzing local community designed by North Fork Buzz, and “Cosmic Cowgirl,” a tree with Western flair, whimsical accents and cosmic holiday magic designed by The Outpost by touchGoods.
The People’s Choice Best Tree Design winner was “Handmade For the Home” by the Daniel Gale Foundation.
The Judge’s Choice Wreath Design winner was “Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice,” a sweet wreath colorfully decorated with fruits, pinecones and spices designed by Clarke’s Garden and Home, LTD. “Shuck the Halls, Toast the Gulls!” designed by Little Ram Oyster Company won the People’s Choice Best Wreath Design contest.
The festivities included photos with Santa, food and drink and a holiday gift marketplace.
