Festival of Trees and Lights

October 22, 2012

November 21-25, 2012

Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday: 1 to 7 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NEW Location:
Veterans Memorial Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center Ballroom

Tickets:

So much NEW! In addition to the new location, there are many new attractions at Festival:

Vendors - a wide variety of vendors will be selling their hand-made, unique gifts. Different vendors each day at Festival!
Each child who brings a new or slightly used book to add to the Book Tree will be given a free ticket to do a children's activity.
Food - a variety of food stations will be set up across Festival! Come hungry and enjoy our unique food offerings including the Bakery Shop (with Jaarsma's pastries & Creme Cupcakes), Milk, Hot Chocolate & Cookies with Santa, the Sub Shop, and more!
Santa's Workshop - children will have the opportunity to shop and buy a gift for a loved one in a special workshop designed just for kids!
Candy Shop - explore your sweet tooth with our assortment of holiday candy!

Festival Favorites:

Beautifully decorated trees.
Neighborhood Forest with custom decorated trees available for purchase through a silent auction.
Special performances from children's choirs and dance teams.
Scavenger hunt among the trees for kids.
Children's area with new crafts and activities!
People's Choice Award - vote for your favorite decorated tree at Festival!
Photos with Santa, children's train, shopping and much more!
Quilt raffle - quilt made by Grace United Methodist Church.
Volunteers - if you are interested in volunteering at Festival, please call 515-241-6304.

Gala:

Tuesday, November 20 at 6 p.m. - Entertainment, cocktail hour, dinner, silent and live auctions

Proud Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor: Iowa Realty
Area Sponsors: Jeff & Deb Hansen Foundation, IMT Insurance and The Graham Group
Media Sponsors: The Des Moines Register, KCCI-TV Channel 8 and Clear Channel Radio