Members of the Russian River Chamber of Commerce are partnering with other local businesses to host a first annual Downtown Collective Tree decorating contest. A dozen festive trees are now located in the backyard garden of Boon + Eat and masked visitors are invited to walk through the small grove of evergreens and vote for their favorites with the winners announced on Dec. 27 and the trees on display until Jan. 1.
The trees were donated and sponsored by True Value Hardware, Grandma Buddy’s Christmas Trees, Russian River Alliance, Russian River Chamber of Commerce, Graton Fire Department, Friends of Stumptown and Boon.
The trees were decorated by Guerneville 5&10, King’s Tackle, Big Bottom Market, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Russian River Art Gallery, Main Street Bistro, Guerneville Bank Club, River Queen clothing, Rio Rio vintage clothing and art, Blue Door Art Gallery, Equality Vines and Pat’s International. Some of the trees include announcements for special local gift deals and suggestions.
Ballots are available at Boon on Main Street, Guerneville. The garden is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 4 to 7 p.m.
