Christmastime is giving time, and there’s no better way to get in the spirit of giving than at the annual Festival of Trees. The festival is held every year at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy, and all proceeds go to Primary Children’s Hospital. Plus, it’s an absolutely stunning display of Christmas trees and decorations – you’ll feel like you’re walking through a holiday wonderland.
For the most magical holiday event of the year, head to the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy on December 4-7, 2019.
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The Festival of Trees covers 220,000 square feet inside, and it’s absolutely magical.
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Families, businesses, and other groups create stunning trees and displays and donate them to the festival…
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…then, the trees and displays are sold at an auction on December 3rd at 5 p.m.. All proceeds go to help children at Primary Children’s Hospital.
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General admission starts on December 4th, and thousands of people stroll through this holiday wonderland to see all of the trees.
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Every tree and display has a unique theme. and there are trees of all sizes, from small trees that are just a few feet tall, to large trees that are perfect for decorating a space with a vaulted ceiling.
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Trees aren’t the only thing you’ll find at this festival; wreaths, garland, and hand-made decorations of all kinds are for sale.
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You’ll love the Gingerbread House Village! These are not your typical gingerbread abodes…each one is unique, and absolutely charming.
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Make sure to check out the playhouses that are donated every year, and walk through the displays of quilts for sale.
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The goodies at The Festival of Trees are legendary. Take a break during your Christmas tree tour, and snack on homemade fudge, cookies, and cinnamon rolls.
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The Festival of Trees runs December 4-7 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Visit the Festival of Trees website to learn more about this fun holiday event, and follow the festival’s Facebook page for the latest updates.
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Looking for more holiday fun during the first week of December? Step back in time for an 1800s Christmas at this Utah state park.
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Address: 9575 State St, Sandy, UT 84070, USA
