28th Festival of Trees Brings Magic to the Midlands – November 17-19
November 6, 2017
Thousands of guests will experience the magic of Palmetto Health Foundation’s 28th Festival of Trees, a weekend-long signature fundraising event benefiting Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. Festival of Trees will be held Friday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19 at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia. The event will feature a silent auction of decorated trees, wreaths, menorahs and gifts as well as hand-painted wooden door art created by patients at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. An exclusive, black-tie Festival of Trees Auction Preview will be held Friday, Nov. 17. Auction Preview reservations, $125 each, may be made at FestivalofTreesColumbia.org through Nov. 16 at 5 p.m.
On Nov. 18, Palmetto Health Foundation will hold the second annual “Santa & Me” event, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., for children to experience Santa’s magic. With the help of The Mad Platter team, a child will create a holiday keepsake featuring handprints from the child and Jolly Old St. Nick! For pricing details or to make a Santa & Me reservation, visit FestivalofTreesColumbia.org.
On Sunday, Nov. 20, Festival of Trees will be open to the public from 12 to 4 p.m. The silent auction will continue, and families will enjoy holiday entertainment from local choirs, dance groups, photos with Santa and the popular “Mascot Madness Parade” featuring area mascots. A full entertainment schedule can be found at FestivalofTreesColumbia.org. Sunday admission will be $2 per person or $5 per family (up to four people). Children 12 and under will receive free admission.
The silent auction will close on Sunday at 4 p.m.
