Festival of Trees, a Eugene-Springfield Holiday Classic
Festival of Trees is here! From Nov. 21-22 and 24-26, join us at our brand-new, super-spacious location at Graduate Eugene. For 31 years, Festival of Trees has dazzled guests with sparkling displays of light while supporting Cascade Health’s charitable programs, including compassionate end-of-life care at the Pete Moore Hospice House.
Interested in volunteering, sponsoring. donating, or being part of our vendor marketplace in 2023? Email festivaloftrees@cascadehealth.org. You can also join our Festival of Trees mailing list or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
Festival of Trees 2023
Festival Directors Kristi & Kyle Blain invite you to the Graduate Eugene for the Tour of Trees and special events:
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 5:30-8 p.m. - Cocktails, Crafts & Conifers special event - purchase tickets at the door
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Senior Day sponsored by KVAL TV
Friday, Nov. 24, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. - Tour of Trees
Saturday, Nov. 25, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. - Tour of Trees
Saturday, Nov. 25, 5:30-9 p.m. - Starlight Celebration Gala ticketed event - tickets are sold out!
Sunday, Nov. 26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. - Tour of Trees
Sunday, Nov. 26, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. - Light up a Life candlelight ceremony
Tour of Trees tickets can also be purchased at the door for the suggested donations of $10/adult, $5/child, $5/senior, and $20/family. Entry includes access to all areas of the event including tree viewing, craft demonstrations, Festival Marketplace, kids craft activities, live performances and silent auction.
Parking for Festival of Trees:
The garage underneath the Graduate (entrance is on Oak Street between 6th and 7th) is $4 for up to 2 hours and $8 for 2-6 hours.
The Hult Center garage next door to the Graduate is free all day Friday, all day Saturday and Sunday morning.
Parking is also available in the surface lots and metered parking in downtown Eugene.
A Winter Wonderland line-up:
This year’s highlights include:
The signature Tour of Trees showcases 45 gorgeously decorated trees available for purchase in our silent and live auctions.
The Festival Marketplace, featuring local vendors with handmade and artisan wares, is perfect for holiday gift shopping.
Craft demonstrations from a variety of artists will improve your skills in creating ornaments, wreaths, cards, decorations, gingerbread and more.
Special live performances for the whole family include music, dance, magic, storytime and more.
Kids craft activities offer fun and festive delight for all ages.
The silent auction features an array of exciting packages and experiences up for bid in-person and online.
You are warmly invited to special Festival events throughout the week:
Cocktails, Crafts & Conifers (Tuesday, Nov. 21, 5:30-8 p.m.) kicks off Festival with early-bird tree previews, interactive holiday craft demonstrations and delicious drinks and bites.
Senior Day sponsored by KVAL-TV (Wednesday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.) welcomes our community for special entertainment and treats.
The elegant Starlight Celebration Gala (Saturday Nov. 25, 5:30 p.m.) invites you to put on your festive finest and enjoy a night out with friends.
Light Up a Life (Sunday, Nov. 26, 4 p.m.), Cascade Health’s candlelight ceremony honoring loved ones lost, brings the week’s events to a meaningful close
Volunteer at Festival of Trees
The dedication of a not-so-small army of volunteers has been instrumental to the success of Festival of Trees from day one. From decorators to delivery drivers and everything in between, volunteers are the heart of the event. Whether you’ve been with us for thirty years or this is your first, we would love to welcome you to the Festival of Trees family and have many volunteer opportunities available:
Event Week Volunteers
Tree & Wreath Decorators
Craft Demonstrators
Committee Volunteers
Transportation
For more information visit our Festival of Trees Volunteer page or contact us at (541) 228-3148 or email festivaloftrees@cascadehealth.org. Ready to sign up? Click the button below!
Festival Highlights & Special Events
Cocktails, Crafts & Conifers
Kick off Festival and get a sneak peek at the trees and silent auction on Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 5:30-8 p.m. Bring your friends and sip festive cocktails and munch on appetizers while you learn to make adorable crafts and meet our talented tree designers. It will all be set to the musical stylings of the Gerry Rempel Jazz Trio. We’ll announce the winners of the 2023 tree awards, so you’ll be the first to find out which tree took home the ribbon for “Most Holiday Spirit” and which was named “Most Whimsical.”
Online sales are now closed, but you can still purchase tickets ($35/person) for a magical, creativity-filled evening at the door.
Festival Marketplace
Perfect for holiday gift shopping, the marketplace showcases a variety of local vendors with a focus on handmade and artisan wares. Entry is free and the marketplace is open during all Tour of Trees hours.
Shop from these amazing local vendors:
Infinite Beauty
Irish Rose Creations
Jewelry by Jana
Marshmallow Paws
Muddy Puddle Pots
Paynes's Custom Wood Crafts
RemakingRayne
Sophie Marie's Dog Bakery
The Gone Rogue Boutique
Live Performances
The Wonderland Stage features entertainment from some of our favorite local performers.
Wednesday, November 22
11 a.m.
Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras
12 p.m.
One More Time Band
2 p.m.
Willamette Violin Ensemble
Friday, November 24
9 a.m.
Oregon Jazz Workshop
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Visit with Santa!
12 p.m
Yvonne Hsueh
1 p.m.
Story Time with Eugene S.L.U.G. Queen Jubilee Hedonisto & Old Queen Scarlet
2 p.m.
Chico Schwall on Guitar
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Visit with Santa!
3 p.m.
Pavilanis Music School
4 p.m.
South Eugene Theater Players
5 p.m.
Dréos/Narrow Shoes Productions & Ballet Fantastique
Saturday, November 25
9 a.m.
Willamette Violin Ensemble
10 a.m.
Blugene Brass
11. a.m.
Suzuki School
12 p.m.
Buck and Michael
1 p.m.
Halau Hula o Na Pua o Hawaii Nei
Sunday, November 26
9 a.m.
Sweet Winds Woodwinds Quartet
10 a.m.
Pavilanis Music School
11. a.m.
Bass ‘n’ Reeds
12 p.m.
Nordurljos & Skandia Leikarringen
1 p.m.
Eugene Peace Choir
Craft Demonstrations
Get inspired to create this holiday season with festive craft demonstrations.
Tuesday, November 21
5:30-8 p.m.
Cooking decorating with Glitter & Sprinkles Sweetery
Felt wreaths with Virginia Work
Bejeweled pens with Rayne Meacham
Wednesday, November 22
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Painting with Sarah Bloom Kinser
Roll-on perfume with Rebecca Morrison
1-3 p.m.
Painting with Sarah Bloom Kinser
Bejeweled pens with Rayne Meacham
Friday, November 25
9-11 a.m.
Painting with Sarah Bloom Kinser
Bow making with Patty Butler
12-2 p.m.
Painting with Sarah Bloom Kinser
Upcycled stuffed animals with Mitra Gruwell of Discard Upcycling
3-5 p.m.
Painting with Sarah Bloom Kinser
Journal tags with Rayne Meacham
Saturday, November 26
9-11 a.m.
Cookie decorating with Karen Nielson
Upcycled ornaments with Mitra Gruwell of MECCA
12-2 p.m.
Ornament making with Girl Scouts of Oregon and SW Washington
Card making with Marilyn Kent
Saturday, November 26
9-11 a.m.
Cookie decorating with Karen Nielson
Felt wreaths with Virginia Work
12-2 p.m.
Cooking decorating with Karen Nielson
Ornament making with Girl Scouts of Oregon and SW Washington
Light Up a Life Candlelight Ceremony
The holidays can be a difficult time for people who have lost a loved one. Balancing happy memories with feeling of profound loss can be hard. Light Up a Life is a tree and candle lighting ceremony that gives people of all spiritual backgrounds the opportunity to pay tribute as we read the names of those who have passed. The event is open to everyone in the community and is free to attend, though we require an RSVP and ask that you consider making a $15 donation.
For more information, visit the Light Up a Life page or contact us as (541) 228-3083 or festivaloftrees@cascadehealth.org. Online RSVPs have closed but you are welcome to make a donation at the door.
Sarah-Kate Sharkey, Executive Director
Cascade Health Foundation
(541) 228-3003
ssharkey@cascadehealth.org
