2026 Wreath Auction & People’s Choice Contest
Date and Time
Monday Oct 5, 2026
November 21 | Farmers Market & Artisan Fair Finale:
Until 10:00 AM: Final call for People’s Choice voting.
10:30 AM: Live Wreath Auction begins! Bidders take their winning wreaths home just in time for Thanksgiving decorating.
Location
October 16 | Entry Deadline: Sign up to host a wreath by October 16. Great news – you can have your wreath created by Neil’s Apparel and Accents, Eddie’s Floral or Ted’s Flower Basket. Just select your designer on the registration form. If you are creative and crafty, you may enter a wreath that you handcrafted! November 2 | Delivery Deadline: Deliver your completed wreath to the Welcome Center or have your designer call the Welcome Center for pickup. November 2–21 | Welcome Center Showcase: All wreaths will be exhibited for public viewing in The Gallery at the Visit Sanford Welcome Center and People’s Choice ticket voting. November 21 | Farmers Market & Artisan Fair Finale:
10:30 AM: Live Wreath Auction begins! Bidders take their winning wreaths home just in time for Thanksgiving decorating.
Fees/Admission
Chamber Investors: $150 Non-Chamber Investors: $165 Homemade / Independent Makers: $25
2026 Wreath Auction & People’s Choice...
Description
Spark Holiday Spirit & Give Back: Join the 2026 Wreath Auction & People’s Choice Contest! 🎄✨
This holiday season, let’s combine creativity with community impact. We invite our local businesses, organizations, and makers to participate in the 2026 Wreath Auction & People’s Choice Contest under this year’s theme: "Bringing Joy to Our Community."
Every dollar raised directly fuels the Farmers Market Fund and expands the EBT/WIC Double Bucks Program, ensuring local families have greater access to fresh, wholesome food this winter.
Whether you craft a showstopper that is classic, whimsical, or branded to showcase your business, your participation brings festive cheer to downtown while championing food security across our town.
