The Lake Area Technical College Foundation Festival of Trees is an annual fundraiser to support the mission of “Building a Better Lake Area Technical College.” Proceeds provide opportunities that strengthen students and programs. Last year, the Foundation awarded nearly 450 scholarships totaling over $450,000.

Since 2000, the Foundation has hosted the event on the Friday before Thanksgiving. The Festival is a gala event featuring both Silent and Live auctions. Individuals, businesses, and corporations donate beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, holiday ensembles, and other unique items for guests to bid on. Each donation adds to the fun and excitement, making this event a crowd favorite year after year!

Schedule

Lake Area Technical College – Student Center
12 PM – 9 PM – Silent Auction
5:30 PM – 8 PM – Social featuring Heavy Hors d’oeuvres
8:15 PM – 9:30 PM – Live Auction
9:30 PM – 11:30 PM – Live Music by Todd Kieffer of TODD Music

Date: November 21, 2025

Venue:
Lake Area Technical College Foundation
1201 Arrow Ave.
Watertown, SD 57201

Tickets – Must Be 21 to Attend
Festival of Trees – $100 each
Reserved Tables of 8, 10 and 12 are available

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For more info https://www.lakeareatech.edu/foundation/events/festival-of-trees-rsvp/.