WHAT IS Festival of Wreaths?

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cowichan Valley is hosting the Festival of Wreaths and inviting local businesses to participate in the festivities. When you register with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cowichan Valley, ($20 wreath fee) your business will receive a delivered wreath to decorate and donate back to our online Facebook auction.

WHERE AND WHEN? Sign up now!

Click here to download a registration form. Alternatively, call Big Brothers Big Sisters 250-748-2447 or email erin.generous@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca and a registration form will be sent to you. Complete and return your registration form including the $20 wreath fee to Big Brothers Big Sisters office. Once registered we will drop off a wreath and your elves can get busy with decorating and fundraising.

What’s an example of a donated wreath?

Businesses decorate their wreath (using creativity) and must have a minimum donation of $50 + of merchandise or gift cards. We ask that all wreaths are decorated by Nov 27th and business have provided us with a picture and listing details for us to share on Facebook. Business will display their wreath for customers & bidders to see during the auction period and we’ll have our Big Brother Big Sister agency elves promote your wreath & business during the auction period.

Example of listing details:

Sprinkles on the Season – WE love to light up your life with yummy goodness and sharing our love during the Christmas season is even better. Gorgeous sparkles, and a yummy $100 Gift Card to the Inside!

Value $225 (Total of Gift Card, Wreath and Decorations).

Festival of Wreaths Time Lines:

o Open registration November 12th -November 27th

o Wreath must be decorated, and photo submitted to BBBSCV by November 27th.

o December 1st Online auction goes live.

o December 14th Big Brothers Big Sisters picks up wreath of they can be dropped off at our office

o December 15th Online auction closes 3:00pm

o December 16th Winning bidders pick up wreaths for the holidays!

During the festival of wreaths Big Brothers Big Sisters will promote your business on all our social media sites. If you would like us to tag you please provide your social media handles on your registration form. Help us spread good cheer, share our posts or create your own!

Mentoring makes a difference… you make a difference!