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Fan Favorite - Lakeside Lodge Wreath. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Fan Favorite - Lakeside Lodge Wreath
The Lakeside Lodge wreath, made of driftwood and pine cones, got the most stars to be the main "Fan Favorite" wreath.

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Beautiful wreaths on display at Museum’s annual Wreath Auction
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
December 10, 2012

The Museum of the Mountain Man held their 2012 Wreath & Chocolate Auction on Friday, December 7th at Rendezvous Pointe in Pinedale. A good crowd turned out to see and bid on all the beautiful and unique hand-made creations More than 50 wreaths and holiday decorations were entered this year. The event included a Silent Auction for chocolate delights and gift baskets. New this year was a raffle for several items. The annual Wreath & Chocolate Auction is the main fundraiser for the Museum of the Mountain Man and their programs and projects for the upcoming year. Jay Fear served as auctioneer again this year. The food as generously sponsored by First Bank. The beverages were provided by Wind River Brewing. This was the 19th year for this annual event to support the Museum.

Photos by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!



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    Posters. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
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