Festival of Trees


Festival of Trees
Join us to celebrate this annual fundraiser for MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center with a goal to raise $50,000. Your participation helps improve medical care for the Cedar Valley and creates memories to cherish.

Gallery & Gift Shop

The Gallery and Gift Shop will be open on the following days:

Date

Hours

Wednesday, November 18

TBA

Thursday, November 19

TBA

Friday, November 20

TBA

Saturday, November 21

TBA

Sunday, November 22

TBA

Event Sponsors

The Festival of Trees would not be possible without a variety of local sponsors.

2025 Festival Sponsor Listing

Event Schedule

Christmas tree with lights

Tuesday, November 17

  • Festival at Night / VIP & Tree Lighting
    5:00–7:30 p.m. 
    Gallagher Bluedorn 
    Performing Arts Center, Lobby 
    $25 per person

Wine in front of Tree

Wednesday, November 18

  • Gallery Opens
    10:00 a.m. 
     
  • Uncork a Festive Spirit
    5:30–7:30 p.m. 
    Gallagher Bluedorn 
    Performing Arts Center, Lobby 
    $65 per person

Christmas tree with lights

Thursday, November 19

  • Holiday Breakfast Supporting Our Military
    9:00–11:00 a.m. 
    $15 per person 
     
  • Games in the Trees
    12:30–4:30 p.m. 
    Gallagher Bluedorn Performing 
    Arts Center, Lobby 
    $80 per table (reservations accepted as tables of four)

Christmas tree with lights

Friday, November 20

  • Luncheon
    11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 
    Gallagher Bluedorn 
    Performing Arts Center, Lobby 
    $45 per person

Santa envelope ornament on tree

Saturday, November 21

  • Santa’s Workshop
    9:00–11:00 a.m. 
    Gallagher Bluedorn 
    Performing Arts Center, Lobby 
    Free for children (must be accompanied by an adult) 
     
  • “Tree‑mendous” Trivia Night
    6:00–8:00 p.m. 
    Gallagher Bluedorn 
    Performing Arts Center, Davis Hall 
    $200 for a team of six | $240 for a team of eight

Christmas tree with lights

Sunday, November 22

  • Teddy Bear Tea
    11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 
    Gallagher Bluedorn 
    Performing Arts Center, Davis Hall 
    $15 per child under 10 | $18 per adult

Virtual Tour of Festival of Trees

Join us for a virtual tour of the 2024 Festival of Trees.

 

Storytime with Santa

Santa stopped by our gallery to read to the children!

 

Want to volunteer your time & talent? 

This event is successful because of the hundreds of dedicated volunteers, designers and sponsors, just like you. An event this large takes year-round planning and we can use your help! 

If you’re interested in helping with Festival of Trees, please email Diane.Jorgensen@mercyhealth.com.