Tree Winners
Frequently Asked
Questions
(updated with 2008 dates)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is
the tree raffle being held?
The tree raffle will be held on
December
6,
2008.
(PLEASE
NOTE - Weather can sometimes play an important role. The raffle
time is subject to change, if there is bad weather. It can only start once all
ticket data has been entered into the database.)
Call the festival line if
you have any questions.
Can anyone
watch the raffle?
Yes, you are welcome to be present.
How do I
know if I won a tree in the raffle?
You will receive a
phone call from a festival committee member on Saturday.
Do
I have to be present to win?
No, you do not need to
be present. However, the festival committee member must
be able to reach you by phone on
SATURDAY
or be able to leave a message
for you on an answering machine.
If there is no answer or no way to leave a message, the next person whose number
was drawn will be contacted.
(If you have Caller ID and no answering machine, do not assume you can come pick
up a tree. We must be able to leave a message.) Be sure your
message box is not full.
If
I am not at home on Saturday, December 6th, and I have no answering machine. What
happens, if I win?
We must be
able to reach you somehow. When
you fill out the raffle form, leave
a number where you can be reached or where we can leave a message. Once you
receive the message, please call 978 685-8878 to let us know you have received
the message and will be there on Sunday to pick up the tree.
When and
where can I pick up the tree I won?
You may pick up
your tree at 13 Branch St., Methuen on Sunday, December 7th
from 9:00 AM - noon.
If you will be delayed beyond 11:00 AM, please call the festival line (978
685-8878) to tell them
you have been delayed.
What do I
need to bring with me to pick up the tree I won?
If you won a large
tree, you will most likely need a couple of extra hands to assist you. If you plan to "undecorate"
the tree, you will need to bring boxes or bags in which to place the
decorations. Delicate items will need to be wrapped in tissue or newspaper.
Plastic wrap to wrap around the tree will be available.
Tree wrapping requires extra hands. Bring someone to help you, and you may need
someone to help you carry your tree to your car. Large trees may need to go home
in a truck.