Festival of Trees


Festival of Trees

Mark Your Calendars: 

Bidding for trees, wreaths, and other fantastic items opens Nov. 10 and ends Nov. 22 at 2pm, CT.

Check back often! You, your company, or organization could take home a beautiful holiday display and support a life-saving cause.

Bidding Begins Nov. 10

Join us in celebrating the Festival of Trees as we work toward a $60,000 goal—and aim to raise even more—to support cancer care at MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center. Funds raised help provide a new linear accelerator, delivering life‑saving cancer treatment close to home.

Gallery & Gift Shop

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

Date

Hours

Tuesday, November 17

5:00–7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 18

10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 19

Noon–8:00 p.m.

Friday, November 20

11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 21

9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 22

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

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

  • Poinsetta Parlor (Women's 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

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 Stephanie.Eagan@mercyhealth.com.