LIMA, OH (WLIO) - It's a time of year that people all over Lima-Allen County and beyond look forward to.
It was a lot of fluffing, stringing of lights, and hanging ornaments as hundreds of people were setting up for the 51st Christmas Tree Festival at the Allen County Museum. More than 130 trees will be on display representing just as many area organizations. You will see an array of trees including a Lima Locos player, a corn shock, a quilt tree, and a Rhodes State graduate along with many others. Whether the tree is a first-time entry or has been part of the festival tradition, the decorators are happy to be a part of it.
"The Northwest Ohio Low Brass Collective is putting on their first Christmas tree. We just finished our first season and we want to get our name out there. Plus we're all a bunch of happy Christmas people," said Lisa Hagerman, Northwest Ohio Low Brass Collective.
"All of our ornaments are going to be our patriots that served in the Revolutionary War. We've done this before in the past but this is the first year for several years that we've come back to the museum," commented Nancy Clark, Daughters of the American Revolution Lima Chapter.
"We get so many people through in the community that it's a good way to show that Lions are in the community and how they can participate. We have our glasses box here," stated Corinne Piper, president, Lima Host Lions.
The Christmas Tree Festival has something for everyone throughout the week. There will be pictures with Santa, Evergreen the Talking Tree, the Little Children's Shop, live entertainment, and much more. The Allen County Museum is located at 620 W Market St, Lima, OH 45801. Hours for the festival will be this Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. There will be an evening tour of the MacDonell House and museum on Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
