Dubois County Museum announces Winners of Christmas Trees

The Dubois County Museum announce the winners of the 2025 Festival of Trees Tree Decorating contest. Fifty-two trees were decorated through-out the 50,000 square feet of exhibits this year at the museum. The trees will remain displayed till January 10. Volunteers will come in beginning on January 11 to take down their tree. The museum thanks all that participated this year. The communities of Dubois County each had a tree decorated to showcase the finer points of their communities. These sixteen trees were displayed along the mural walls. This year a total of seventeen non-profits/service clubs had come forward to participate. Two trees were decorated by professional florists. The remainder of the trees were decorated by volunteers to the museum who enjoy decorating for the Christmas season. Coordinators of the program include Clara Fromme, Kathy Bachman, Marcia Werne and Joe Schoenbachler. 

Winners are: first place-tie Ferdinand Flower Shop. (the large tree with pink and white flowers) and Ireland (cameras, slides, photos) decorated by Angie Rudolph. Third place went to Celestine’s Salute to Volunteer Firemen. It was decorated by Ericka Verkamp. This year the organizers also announced additional winners. Fourth place went to ALASI and their butterfly tree. Fifth place was awarded to the Military Tree decorated by Linda Mason and Margaret Popp.  

About the museum 
The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00pm, Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-4:00pm and Sunday 1:00-4:00pm. Closed on Monday. 

Admission of $5 per adult, $3 for high school students, and $2 for middle and elementary students is charged. Visitors four and under are free. Those holding a current Dubois County Museum Membership are granted free admission. 

The Dubois County Museum is a local nonprofit organization committed to the collection, preservation and interpretation of historical artifacts and information important to the citizens of the county. Museum operations are funded by annual memberships, admissions, donations and gifts from visitors, area residents and businesses. It is operated entirely by volunteers. It is located in Jasper at 2704 N. Newton Street (US231). Call (812) 634-7733. Please allow two hours to view exhibits.