Festival of Trees – A Tradition

Come Celebrate the Season at the 12th Annual Festival of Trees, December 3rd – 5th at the fabulous Valley Club. Join us this first weekend in December and be transfixed by a glittering Holiday Wonderland where trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses are sure to ignite holiday spirit. A collection of 30 exquisite trees & decorated wreaths (all decorated by local designers and merchants), are at the heart of this enchanting event.

This year’s participating businesses include: Barry Peterson Jewelers, the Community School, Sue Bridgman Florist, The Elephant’s Perch, High Country Motel, The Knob Hill Inn & Koenig Distillery, Kiwanis, New Moons Rising, Inc., Mountain West Bank, The Open Room, Panache, The Picket Fence, Professional Roofing, Sawtooth Martial Arts, U.S. Bank, Vintage Gypsy, Wilde Image, YAK! and more to come.

Presented by ‘The Senior Connection’, the Festival of Trees has been delighting family members of all ages for over a decade AND raising valuable dollars toward In-Home Care Services and Meals On Wheels for aging adults throughout the Wood River Valley. Every tree, wreath and gingerbread house is available for purchase.


The 3-day event kicks off with an Open House/Public Viewing on Thursday, Dec. 3rd from 1-8 p.m. Enjoy scrumptious holiday desserts & warm winter beverages while strolling through this magical Winter Wonderland of fanciful and festive trees. Door prizes & Raffle items available, including one of this year’s trees ($5 donation).

The festivities continue on Friday, Dec. 4th from 11:30-1:30 p.m. with a Winter Fashion Show & Luncheon. Join Kathy and the ‘Elves’ from Panache as they present a dazzling display of festive seasonal wear & accessories, just in time for holiday entertaining. Door prizes & Raffle items available. Seating is limited: (Tickets $25 - available at Panache).

The excitement continues as Santa rolls into town Saturday morning, with his first stop in the valley from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Mark your calendar: Don’t miss out on your opportunity to have Breakfast with Santa; complete with fabulous photo opportunities AND a surprise visit from ‘Mr. & Mrs. Santa Paws’. (Tickets $6/children - $12/adults).

The celebration continues with the highly anticipated Gala Event & Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 5th from 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. Enjoy cocktails & hors d’oeuvres from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. while mingling with friends amid the dazzling array of Silent Auction items, all to the musical accompaniment of R.L. Rowsey. Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m., with Chef Mike Diem promising to make this an unforgettable evening (click here for Gala Event Dinner Menu). Please be prepared to make your entrée selection as reservations are made. Sit back, relax and enjoy coffee & dessert as we prepare to ring in the season!!!