Weekend Celebration
Saturday, November 14 & Sunday, November 15 from 10 AM – 5 PM
The Festival of Trees weekend celebration will be held on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15. The Gazette is thrilled that the return of this treasured holiday tradition will be at DoubleTree by Hilton this year.
At Festival of Trees, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy hourly performances, and shop for unique and local holiday gifts from 45+ Iowa market vendors. Local holiday enthusiasts and businesses have come together to uniquely decorate themed trees and wreaths that will be auctioned off throughout the Festival of Trees event! Bid on a tree to take home a fully decorated tree or wreath for your home!
Attending Festival of Trees supports our area nonprofits. Every year, The Gazette designates a local non-profit to receive a portion of the tree auction proceeds and one local nonprofit as the recipient of the product drive donations. This year, tree auction proceeds will go towards Central Furniture Rescue and nonprofit donations will be donated to HACAP.
Date/Time:
Saturday, November 14 from 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, November 15 from 10 AM – 5 PM
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton – 350 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401. 1st Floor.
Parking: Street parking is available as well as a parking garage attached to the DoubleTree building. A drop off lane is available by the main entrance for buses and other vehicles. Ramps are available throughout the venue for access to all event areas
Cost: $7 per person plus processing for adults 18+. Tickets are free for those 17 and younger with a nonperishable food donation. Tickets can be bought online or at the door with cash or card.
Individuals on site assisting guests throughout the space will receive free admission.
Event Schedule
Nov. 14
Saturday
Event Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Performances:
Mira Gibbons – 10 a.m.
Iowa Conservatory – 11 a.m.
New Horizons Band of Cedar Rapids – 12 p.m.
Prestige Dance Studio – 1 p.m.
The Sarah King Woodwind Studios – 2 p.m.
Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale – 3 p.m.
Merry Tuba Christmas – 4 p.m.
Nov. 15
Sunday
Event Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Performances:
The Pointe School of Dance – 10 a.m.
Nolte Academy – 11 a.m.
Orchestra Iowa – 12 p.m.
Christmas In The Key Of A – 1 p.m.
DownTown Ukes – 2 p.m.
Collins Brass Ensemble – 3 p.m.
