The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees with WJBC

Posted on November 7, 2022

Join WJBC for Bloomington-Normal’s premier holiday kick-off event, The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees!

Festival of Trees
November 17 – 19, 2022
Interstate Center in Bloomington
And online at festoftrees.org

Now in its 29th year, this incredible event filled with hundreds of sparkling holiday items, is a family-friendly, community tradition that will get you in the Christmas spirit!

With in-person and online participation options, you can browse the gorgeous décor and bid on or purchase Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces, gift baskets or gingerbread homes and more in our huge silent auction, featuring convenient mobile bidding. 100% of the proceeds support the health and well-being of over 1200 local children and families served by The Baby Fold. Convenient curbside pick-up is on Sunday Nov 20th.

Come to enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays and keep the Christmas spirit alive with The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees!

The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees schedule overview:

November 17 – Festival of Trees open at the Interstate Center 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
November 18 – Festival of Trees open at the Interstate Center 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
November 19 – Festival of Trees open at the Interstate Center 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
November 19 – Mobile bidding ends at 8:00 PM
November 20 – Auction Item Pickup for auction item winners 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Find more details on additional activities including Senior Day Activities, Avanti’s Family Nights, and more at FestOfTrees.org.

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