Celebrate the Season of Giving with The Baby Fold’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees

Posted on November 4, 2024

Tis the season to share joy! Don’t miss out on The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees, November 21-23, at the Interstate Center in Bloomington and online.

The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees
November 21 – 23, 2024
Interstate Center (1106 Interstate Dr. in Bloomington)
And online at festoftrees.org

Step into a winter wonderland as you browse hundreds of beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces, gingerbread creations, and more! All items are up for bid in an online auction that blesses local children.

Tickets are on-sale now at festoftrees.org!

100% of proceeds support healing programs including foster care, adoption support, special education, Healthy Start, community schools, and more for over 1,200 local children and families served by The Baby Fold.

Don’t miss this opportunity to revel in the sights and sounds of the season, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need!

The 2024 Schedule Includes:

  • Thursday, November 21
    • 3:00pm – Online Auction Bidding Begins
    • 4:00 – 8:00pm – Festival of Trees open at the Interstate Center
  • Friday, November 22
    • 9:00am – 8:00pm – Festival of Trees open at the Interstate Center
    • Senior Day! All day Seniors receive exclusive coupons.
    • 5:00 – 7:00pm – Avanti’s Family Night
  • Saturday, November 23
    • 9:00am – 8:00pm – Festival of Trees open at the Interstate Center
    • 9:00am – 4:00pm – Holiday Market
    • 8:00pm – Online Bidding CLOSES!
  • Sunday, November 24
    • 12:00pm – 3:00pm – Auction item Pick Up for all auction winners

Find all the details of the additional activities including Senior Day, Avanti’s Family night, Holiday Market and more at festoftrees.org!

We are a Proud Sponsor of The Baby Fold's Festival of Trees

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