Get in the holiday spirit at the 24th Annual Festival of Trees!! Jingle all the way in Clear Lake at this favorite yuletide tradition! The Festival of Trees is taking place this weekend (Friday, December 6th – Sunday, December 8th) on One Vision’s Clear Lake campus (1200 North 9th Street West).
This annual event features 100+ trees, wreaths, and holiday swag that have been beautifully decorated by local individuals, organizations, and businesses, including Jane Fischer & Associates!! It is a magical, festive display to walk through with your family and friends! Not only is it a beauty to look at, but all holiday decorations are also available for purchase during the event! And the best part? You will be picking up incredible décor for your North Iowa home AND supporting a great cause! All proceeds from the Festival of Trees funds services provided by One Vision.
Check out all the details below so you do not miss out on any of the fun at this amazing holiday event!
Friday, December 6th
OPENING NIGHT GALA
See the display early and have first dibs on purchasing one of the trees during the Opening Night Gala! This elegant event features delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts, refreshing wine and beer, and fantastic live music. The gala will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Kinney Lindstrom Center on One Vision’s Clear Lake campus. Tickets cost $40 per person at the door.
Saturday, December 7th
TREE VIEWING
Enjoy a walk through the tree displays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Admission to just view the trees is $2 per person.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Join Jolly Ol’ St. Nick for a delicious breakfast of pancakes, bacon, and sausage prepared by the Clear Lake Knights of Columbus. Breakfast will be served between 8:00 am and 11:00 am and photo opportunities with Santa will be available from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Tickets cost $8 per adult and $5 per child (ages 5 & under). This cost includes admission to the tree display. Purchase tickets HERE!
SANTA’S SECRET WORKSHOP
Drop the kids off at this fun workshop so they can create their own unique holiday craft. Parents can sip on a delicious hot chocolate while you wait! The workshop will be open from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Sunday, December 8th
TREE VIEWING
Enjoy a walk through the tree displays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Admission to just view the trees is $2 per person.
COOKIE WALK
Take some of the stress out of the holidays by letting someone else take care of the baking! Swing by the Cookie Walk for delicious homemade cookies and candies. This event will be taking place from 11:00 am until all the treats are sold out. The cost per box is $15.
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