Festival of Trees features holiday tree gallery, rooms from Santa's Castle, reindeer, more
If you seek inspiration for decorating your Christmas tree, the Festival of Trees is a great place to get ideas.
This annual event put on by AHN Saint Vincent features a gallery with dozens of holiday trees decorated by local artists. Taking place the weekend after Thanksgiving, it's also a fun way to celebrate the holiday season, organizers said.
What will be at Festival of Trees?
This year's Gallery of Trees will feature more than 80 entries. Visitors can vote for their favorites, with the winner to be announced Nov. 27. A tree auction will also be held. People will be able to bid for trees at the event or online at https://23Festival.givesmart.com.
Other events include live reindeer daily from noon to 5 p.m., holiday displays and rooms from Santa's Castle, live local entertainment, vendors and a Teddy Bear Clinic at which families can have a stuffed toy examined by AHN Saint Vincent Hospital's team of teddy bear specialists before it travels home with them.
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When and where is it?
Hours will be Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Nov 25 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Nov. 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier.
How much does it cost?
Admission is $10 for those older than 12, $7 for ages 12 years to 13 months and free for children 12 months and younger. Festival tickets will be available at the door.
Proceeds benefit AHN Saint Vincent and the Children’s Miracle Network.
Where can I learn more?
Visit www.supportahn.org/festival for additional information.
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Dana Massing can be reached at dmassing@timesnews.com.
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