Name: Festival of Trees Gala!
Start: 2025-11-21T18:00:00-06:00
Location: 2600 Richview Rd., Mount Vernon, IL, United States, Illinois 62864

Join us for an enchanting evening at the 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 🎄 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮 ~ Friday, November 21 - Mitchell Museum Performance Hall
A partnership fundraiser benefitting Spero Family Services and Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.
Get ready for an evening of elegance and holiday magic!
This year, prepare for magical events and experiences throughout the night leading up to the live auction. Enjoy an exquisite evening filled with beautifully decorated Christmas trees, delightful cocktails, and an elegant buffet dinner—all surrounded by twinkling lights and festive cheer!
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿:
Upgrade to a VIP ticket and enjoy early entry at 5:30 PM with a sparkling champagne welcome🥂 + VIP guests also receive exclusive early bidding on Buy-It-Now trees and wreaths, a branded Festival cup, and the first photo opportunity—plus entry into a special prize drawing during the program.
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗼𝗳𝗳:
Cocktail Hour, Tree Viewing & Bidding: Starts at 6:00 PM
Tickets: $150 per person (Black tie optional) | VIP + $50 Get tickets at 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗳𝘀.𝗼𝗿𝗴/𝗳𝗼𝘁/
The Gala is just the beginning of the weekend of Holiday Magic!
Join us again on Saturday, November 22nd from 11 AM - 9 PM to browse (and BID!) on the stunningly decorated Christmas trees during The Lights at Cedarhurst!
Saturday Admission Details:
• Free entry to the Festival of Trees Sat. Nov. 22 from 11 AM to 4 PM.
• Everyone is welcome to bid for the chance to take home a beautiful tree.
• The Lights general admission tickets also grant access to The Festival of Trees Open House from 5 PM to 9 PM.
Thank you to our sponsors: State Farm - Tony and Julie Wielt | Assurance | The Tedrick Group
Mark your calendars and come celebrate the spirit of the season with us!
👉 Interested in donating a decorated Christmas Tree, wreath, or basket? Find out all the details at www.sperofs.org/fot/