The 10th Annual Festival of Trees is just around the corner, and we are so excited to bring back some Festival of Trees staples like Tea in the Trees, Follow the Star, Family Photos, Santa, Silent Auction, and Dinner & Live Auction.

Schedule Of Events

November 17, 2023

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Raffle Row

We're excited to be adding a Raffle Row to this year's Festival of Trees!

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Holiday Shoppe

Make & Takes, Demos, Holiday Treats, and more!

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Silent Auction

The annual Festival of Trees Silent Auction is full of specialty items including handcrafted products, baked goods, tickets, memberships, or customized baskets. This fundraiser is where you make a donation and bring some awesome items home as a result! Shop for Christmas, goodies for Thanksgiving, or a gift for that new grandchild.

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Tea In the Trees

Heading into its second year, Tea in the Trees has proved to be a Friday afternoon staple! Live musical entertainment is featured. A time to relax and enjoy, our attendees are able to enjoy a tea (or coffee) and a treat while getting in the holiday spirit.

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Santa and Mrs. Claus Photo Booth

Bring the Kiddos to stop and say hello to our North Pole visitors! We'll have a volunteer available to snap a family photo on your phone if you'd like.

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Family Photo Booth

We're bringing back our "Professional Family Photo Booth" once again this year! Stop by and get your Family Christmas Photos taken by InDak Media!

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Christmas Concert!

November 18, 2023

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Raffle Row

We're excited to be adding a Raffle Row to this year's Festival of Trees!

9:00am - 3:00pm: Holiday Shoppe

Make & Takes, Demos, Holiday Treats, and more!

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides

Giddy Up! Hop on our Christmas-themed horse-drawn wagon ride!

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Follow the Star

We're bringing back Follow the Star this year, and this time we're vamping it up a notch!

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Dashing Through the Snow: 5k and Fun Run

5K Run/Walk: The run will start from the Festival at the ND State Fair Event Center, encompassing a route around the Fairgrounds and Roosevelt Park area.

1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk: Embark on a unique festive "Amazing Race" style challenge during this one-mile run/walk. At various stations along the route, participants will complete challenges (trivia, festive tasks, etc.) to progress. Rally your team and get ready for an exhilarating experience!

We encourage all participants to embrace the holiday spirit! Feel free to don holiday attire or even sing carols as you run.

Run Prices

5k Adult: $35

Fun Run Adult: $25

Fun Run Team (4-6): $90

5k or Fun Run Child: $5

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5:00 PM: Dinner and Live Auction

The Dinner and Auction is a ticketed main event designed with adults in mind. Invite your friends to savor a delicious dinner, enjoy live entertainment, and outbid everyone else on favorite items at the live and silent auctions. With auctioneer, Ben Stiegelmeier, the live auction is sure to generate excitement for attendees and those participating through the livestream at home. If you win one of the beautifully decorated Christmas Trees, we provide free delivery within 10 miles of Minot. If you want to support the mission, but don't need a tree in your home, there are donation options.  Trees can be donated to a local non-profit, a Dakota Hope Clinic client who can use a holiday tree in their home, or a nursing home for example.

Date:
November 17-18, 2023

Location:
North Dakota State Fair, 2005 Burdick Expy E
Minot, ND 58702

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