Time to prepare for the annual Christmas Tree Exhibition

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HURON — Although there is a lot of corn still in the field, leaves still need raking and pheasants have only recently started looking over their shoulders, Christmas will be upon us before we know it.

As they have for eons, the Huron Area Arts Council, with the  assistance of the Huron Event Center, will sponsor the 2021-22 Christmas Tree Exhibition at the HEC. Brenda Jager, director of the HEC, said the facility will be ready for the setup of the trees on Saturday, Nov. 20.

The exhibition is open to all individuals and organizations wishing to show their Christmas spirit, with the additional incentive of prizes and recognition from the Huron Area Arts Council. There is no charge for entry into the competition, but exhibitors are asked to fill out a registration at the front desk of the Crossroads Hotel when they are ready to set up.

Because of the continuing threat of Covid-19, teams involved in erecting trees are encouraged to wear appropriate masks and maintain physical separation.

As in previous years, all trees shall be nominally six feet tall and competition will be carried out in Adult and Youth Classes. Prizes and recognition will be awarded for Beauty and Originality in each class.

For that really outstanding tree, a Best in Show award will be granted. According to Spencer Nesson of the Arts Council, judging will be conducted early in December.  Any trees not registered by that time will be ineligible for prizes.

The show will remain in place until Sunday, Jan. 16.