27th Annual Saint Vincent Auxiliary
Festival of Trees
**NEW** View the news section to find out who this year's winners were for the People's Choice Award, the holiday cash prize, the gift trees and the Avenue of Baskets!
November 22 - November 27, 2011
Now at the Bayfront Convention Center!!
1 Sassafras Pier, Erie
Clicking on the link above will open a separate browser window and take you to a secure, third-party online ticketing service. Online purchases will be assessed service and handling fees. To avoid additional fees, please visit the box office in person inside the Tullio Arena at 809 French Street, Erie.
MIRACLES HAPPEN
The theme of this year's Festival of Trees is “MIRACLES HAPPEN.” MIRACLES HAPPEN because all of the funds raised at this event will be contributed to a most deserving cause – the Children’s Miracle Network at Saint Vincent, where MIRACLES HAPPEN every day!
Children's Miracle Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping hospitalized kids by raising funds and awareness for children's hospitals. The 170 premier hospitals affiliated with Children's Miracle Network help 14 million kids each year, and Saint Vincent is blessed to be one of these hospitals. Miracles continue to happen as we care for kids with cancer, birth defects, AIDS, accident trauma and every affliction imaginable. Our specialized hospital is one of the finest, providing quality, kid-centered care to every child who needs it, regardless of their family's ability to pay.
2011 Highlights
Festival attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy 100 professionally decorated Christmas trees that will glisten brightly throughout the Gallery of Trees. Each tree is uniquely decorated, so when it comes to choosing a favorite, it's nearly impossible! Each guest will be provided with a ticket to vote for their favorite tree, and the winning decorator will be announced on Sunday evening at the close of the Festival.
The No Room at the Inn display of more than 70 nativity scenes, presented by Erie DAWN, will again showcase how each part of the world depicts the Christmas story.
New this year, we are excited to present the magical Santa's Castle & the North Pole Experience, where attendees can journey through every part of Santa’s home. Tour our version of Santa’s Castle and visit the Gingerbread Bakery, the Elves’ Workshop, the Reindeers’ Den and the Peppermint Ballroom. And be sure to tell Santa your dreams as you meet him at his Majestic Throne!
For an additional cost, kids will again have the chance to share Breakfast with Santa at one of three times on Saturday, November 26.
Raffle tickets will be on sale to win a $1,000 grand prize as well as one of many decorated gift trees and the chance to win one of nearly 50 custom gift baskets, each valued at $75+. There will be live entertainment to enjoy and holiday vendors to help you with your holiday shopping. This event is for all ages and is sure to jump-start the holiday season! Again, all proceeds benefit the Children's Miracle Network at Saint Vincent.
Click on the links below or in the bar to the left to learn more about all of the events and details surrounding the 2011 Festival of Trees!
Buy Tickets
History/Archives
Breakfast with Santa
Light Up Night Gala
Santa's Castle & the North Pole Experience
No Room at the Inn
Entertainment
Get Involved
News
Or click here to view our frequently asked questions and answers to get even more details for the 2011 Festival of Trees!
Thank you to the 2011 Festival of Trees event sponsors:
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