Festival of Trees

November 18, 2016 9:00 am - November 18, 2016 8:00 pm
This event recurs daily until November 20, 2016

Jump start your Holiday Season with the Festival of Trees!  The Baby Fold’s 23rd Annual Festival of Trees is November 18th-20th at the Interstate Center in Bloomington.  Be mesmerized by the sights and sounds of the season, including Christmas Trees and gingerbread houses.  Enjoy breakfast with Santa, featuring children’s recording artist Julie K. on Saturday, November 19th at 9am. Build up your Holiday Spirit with your family and friends at the Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees.  Visit festoftrees.org for more information!

The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees Hours of Operation:
Friday, November 18 from 9:00am-8:00pm
Saturday, November 19 from 9:00am-8:00pm
Sunday, November 20 from 9:00am-4:00pm (Auction closes at 2:00pm on Sunday with Auction pick-up from 4:05-5:30pm)

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