The 18th annual “Festival of Trees” to benefit Special Olympics Wyoming was held this week at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming.  The festival began on Sunday with the “Teddy Bear Tea”, a fun event for children of all ages.  The only cost to attend was one new teddy bear per family.  The donated bears were used to decorate the “Teddy Bear Tree” which is auctioned at the festival and usually brings the highest dollar amount.  In addition to hot cider, cookies, and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, a “People’s Choice” tree was voted on.

The festival continued on Tuesday.  The evening featured spectacularly decorated trees for the live auction, a silent auction, great food from local vendors, entertainment, cocktails and more.  The event was one of the most reasonably priced events of the Christmas season.  Last year, more than $127,000 was raised for the Special Olympics Wyoming.

For more information, or to donate, call Special Olympics Wyoming at (307) 235-3062 or (800) 735-8345 or visit them online at http://www.specialolympicswy.org