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Festival of Trees

Save the date for the 37th Annual Festival of Trees, November 27- December 5, 2026! The Festival of Trees is a Greeley tradition, where you can make memories with your family, friends and loved ones during this week of holiday themed events and activities. 2026 Events will be posted mid-October. For updates and more, follow our Facebook Page, GreeleyFestivals:

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A vibrant showcase of decorated Christmas trees with ornaments and lights in Greeley, Colorado.

Festival of Trees Public Hours

Festival of Trees general admission includes viewing of trees decorated by local organizations, showcasing their creative flair. Kids can write letters to Santa, participate in a scavenger hunt amongst the trees, and make holiday crafts.

Cover Image for Festival of Trees event, featuring lit holiday trees in the UCCC lobby, while a man and his child look on. Branded banner at the bottom with Festival of Trees ornament logo in the corner and silhouette of green pine trees.

Whiskey Wonderland

Get ready for a night of premium spirits and connoisseurship! Whiskey Wonderland puts the spotlight on small batch distillers for a special tasting night on the stage of Monfort Auditorium.

Whiskey Wonderland event graphic for Festival of Trees Holiday event. Photo of dark background with whiskey glass on the rocks. A bottle is pouring whiskey into the glass. Text of Whiskey Wonderland and other spirits of the season is in white on dark background. A branded banner is at the bottom with ornament logo for Festival of Trees and silhouette of pine trees.

Whoville Holiday

Step into the Festival of Trees Whoville Holiday and you’ll be walking into the pages of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale How the Grinch Stole Christmas!  All proceeds benefit the Greeley Philharmonic Guild.

Whoville Holiday Graphic Cover Image for Festival of Trees holiday event. Featuring a winter scene with Seuss dog in reindeer hat in front of a sign with arrows pointing to Whoville and other places. A bottom banner with the festival of trees ornament logo and text in the left corner with a green hill and a few tree silhouettes in front of it.

Wrapped in Wonder Fashion Show

A night of winter inspired fashion by local designers, wine and hors d'oeuvres.  All proceeds benefit the Greeley Philharmonic Guild.

Graphic for Festival of Trees Wrapped in Wonder Fashion Show 2025 featuring woman in fur coat and pink hat and gloves looking fashionable.

Festival of Trees:

Ways to get involved!

There are lots of ways to show your holiday spirit, hometown love and creative flair at the Festival of Trees! Keep an eye out for these opportunities on our Facebook page, and live applications will be on this web page Fall of 2026.

  • Children's organizations can apply to have a tree in Candy Cane Lane!  Make your organization visible to the public with a decorated tree. Win an award for Kids choice!
  • Greeley businesses and organizations can apply to have a tree in the Lobby! Show off your holiday spirit and your business with a decked tree in your creative style. Win an award for People's Choice!
  • Make a gingerbread house for Gingerbread Village! Anyone - you, your family, a school group or class, team at work, your business etc. - can make a gingerbread house - and the public will vote for their favorite!
  • Sponsor the Festival of Trees! Spread holiday joy and keep our events accessible to the public. Perks available, email celeste.mccorvey@greeleygov.com for more information.
  • Volunteer! Sign up below to volunteer with holiday decor set-up, day of event help, and more.  
Outside building of UCCC, signage and brick lit with festive red and purple, while a white light wreath with red bow sits higher on the building. The building is lit from the interior, and a large evergreen is adorned with white Christmas lights.
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Become a Festival of Trees Sponsor!

Businesses and organizations can sponsor Festival of Trees, keeping community events holly, jolly and accessible! Become a sponsor today! Contact our Marketing Sponsorship Coordinator, Celeste McCorvey for more information:

celeste.mccorvey@greeleygov.com
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Location: 

701 10th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631

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Time

Festival runs Nov 28-Dec 6, 2025

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Contact Info

Tel: 970-356-5000
Aaron.Mitchell@greeleygov.com

Address

Union Colony Civic Center
701 10th Ave.,
Greeley, CO 80631

Hours

Office Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

Additional Info

For access to Festival of Trees promotional materials, please contact:

Megan Weiler
Cultural Affairs Division Manager
P: 970-350-9482
Megan.Weiler@greeleygov.com

Logo for Festival of Trees Green round ornament with text reading 2025 Festival of Trees