Registration Now Open for St. Johns County Festival of Trees at World Golf Village

Sixth-Annual Community Event to be held Dec. 3 through 12

St. Augustine, Fla. (Sept. 21, 2010)—Registration has opened for local companies, organizations, schools, churches, families and friends to participate in the 2010 St. Johns County Festival of Trees at World Golf Village. The holiday event, now in its sixth year, will showcase decorated trees and wreaths throughout the St. Johns County Convention Center, adjacent to the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village. The event will take place Friday, Dec. 3 through Sunday, Dec. 12 to benefit two local charities.

Teams interested in participating in the Festival of Trees can decorate their choice of a miniature tree (three feet), a small tree (four to six feet), a large tree (seven to 10 feet) and/or a wreath (24-28 inches) based on Festival rules and regulations. Companies may also donate gift certificates for goods and services to be included in the silent auction. Registration forms and additional event information can be found at www.WorldGolfHallofFame.org/todo/fot.php.

“The Festival has raised thousands of dollars during the last five years for the Empty Stocking Fund and the United Way of St. Johns County,” said Ron Davidson, publisher of The St. Augustine Record. “I look forward to another successful year that will bring the community together for a fun-filled event while allowing us to help needy families.”

All trees and wreaths will be part of a silent auction and available for visitors to purchase for their home or business. Also, when touring the display of decorated trees throughout the convention center, visitors will be encouraged to fill out a ballot indicating the number of votes (in minimum $1 bids) they would like to cast for their favorite trees. Proceeds raised during the event from public votes and the silent auction will go directly to two St. Johns County-based charities, The St. Augustine Record’s Empty Stocking Fund and the United Way of St. Johns County.

The Festival of Trees will begin Friday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. and remain open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The event will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the final day, Sunday, Dec. 12. For more information on the St. Johns County Festival of Trees, call (904) 940-4015 or visit to the December events calendar at www.WorldGolfHallofFame.org.

St. Johns County Festival of Trees is presented by World Golf Village Associates: Grande Villas at World Golf Village, Honours Golf, Renaissance Resort and the World Golf Hall of Fame.

About World Golf Village
World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla. is home to the World Golf Hall of Fame and encompasses the flagship Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village and adjoining St. Johns County Convention Center; Grande Villas at World Golf Village, a Bluegreen Vacation Club resort; Laterra Resort; two championship golf courses, Slammer & Squire and King & Bear; and the PGA TOUR Golf Academy. Complementing these attractions is the PGA TOUR STOP retail center, several restaurants (including Murray Bros. Caddyshack), a 300-seat IMAX® theater and a variety of residential neighborhoods.

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As the Founding Partner of the World Golf Hall of Fame and World Golf Village, Shell Oil Company played a lead role in supporting the development and growth of the institution, which opened in 1998. Since then, their continued involvement has led the way for others to join in support of the Hall of Fame’s mission to honor the history of the game by preserving the legacies of the world’s greatest players and contributors.

Media Contacts:
Sara Henika
(904) 940-4043
shenika@wghof.org