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A Beloved Upper Peninsula Holiday Tradition

The Festival of Trees has become one of the Upper Peninsula’s most beloved holiday traditions, celebrating community, generosity, creativity, and the magic of the season. Each year, visitors from across the region gather at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital to see a beautiful display of holiday trees and designer wreaths, and to feel the incredible spirit of giving that defines our communities.

What began as a local fundraising event has grown into a cherished regional tradition, made possible by the creativity and generosity of businesses, organizations, volunteers, sponsors, and community members across the Upper Peninsula.

Over the years, the Festival of Trees has helped support important Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital priorities, including building expansion and advanced medical equipment that strengthen local access to exceptional care. In 2025, as we celebrated Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital’s 75th anniversary, the Festival took on special meaning as we chose to give back, with proceeds supporting CBC, which provides meaningful assistance to individuals and families in our region.

We are deeply grateful for the incredible support that continues to make this event possible year after year. Together, we are building more than a holiday event; we are cultivating a lasting Upper Peninsula tradition rooted in community, generosity, and caring for one another.

The 8th Annual Festival of Trees

Now in its 8th year, the Festival of Trees continues to grow, drawing nearly 1,000 visitors each year to the Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Atrium to experience the beauty, creativity, and community spirit that fill it during the holiday season.

From December 4–12, guests are invited to stroll through a stunning display of beautifully decorated holiday trees and designer wreaths, each uniquely crafted by generous businesses, organizations, and community members from across the Upper Peninsula. The Festival also features raffle opportunities and an online auction featuring select trees and wreaths, themed prize packages, unique experiences, and getaway opportunities donated by community partners throughout the region.

Whether visiting with family, buying raffle tickets, bidding in the online auction, or simply enjoying the warmth and wonder of the season, every participant becomes part of something meaningful and helps strengthen the future of exceptional healthcare close to home.

Interested in creating a tree, wreath, themed package, or getaway experience? We invite you to become a Festival sponsor and join this growing Upper Peninsula tradition.

The excitement culminates with the Festival of Trees raffle drawing, which will be streamed live on Facebook on Saturday, December 12, at 2:00 p.m., as we celebrate another year of generosity, creativity, and community spirit.

Registration opens July 1, 2026 — Christmas in July! 🎄

Festival of Trees 2026 Dates at a Glance

  • July 2026 - Registration Opens – first-come, first-served Christmas in July!
  • Friday, October 30 – Registration Deadline for Tree Displays
  • Wednesday, November 4 – Deadline for Sponsorship and Prize Donations
  • Thursday, November 12 - Raffle Tickets on Sale
  • Monday, November 16 - Online Auction Goes Live
  • Thursday, December 3 - Donor & Sponsor Appreciation Evening
  • Saturday, December 5, 2026 - Family Day at the Festival of Trees 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
  • Friday, December 4 – Saturday, December 12, 2026 – 8th Annual Festival of Trees
  • Saturday, December 12 - Live-Streamed Raffle Drawing 2:00 p.m.

More information will be available after August 1, 2026.

Join us for a season of celebration, creativity, and community across the Upper Peninsula.

RAFFLE TICKET
SALES BEGIN

November 12, 2026

Cost of Tickets 

5 for $10


Festival Dates

December 5 -
December 13

 

Raffle Tickets on
Sale Nov 12th, 2026

TICKET SELLING LOCATIONS

Festival of Trees 2025

Become a Sponsor

There are many ways for community members and local businesses to get involved and sponsor our Festival of Trees. You can show your support through several wonderful options:

  • Donate or sponsor a raffle or auction prize
  • Become a financial sponsor for the festival
  • Decorate a beautifully themed tree
  • Sponsor a wreath

View All Sponsorship Opportunities

Please note that there is a limited number of tree spots available. These spots are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage early registration.

Registration for the Festival of Trees opens July 1, 2026.

Registration and Event Timeline

To ensure our staff have adequate time to coordinate and accommodate all participants, please be mindful of the following dates:

  • Sponsorship Registration and Prize Donations: Please register by Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
  • Tree Displays Registration Deadline: Please register by Friday, October 30, 2026.
  • Event Dates: The Festival of Trees will take place from December 4 – 12, 2026.

The event will be held at the Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Atrium, located at:

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
7870W US Highway 2
Manistique, MI 49854

Festival Raffle Drawing

A highlight of the festival is our raffle drawing, where participants have a chance to win beautifully decorated trees and other prizes.

  • When: Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 2 pm.
  • Watch Live: Streamed on Facebook at @SchoolcraftMemorial

For more information about the raffle, please call us at (906) 341-3250.

2026 Sponsors

Contact Us for More Information

If you have additional questions about participation, sponsorship, or any other aspect of the Festival of Trees, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are happy to provide you with the information you need to get involved.

For all questions, please contact:

Irma González-Hider                                            Rachel Leckson
Festival Co-Chair                                              Festival Co-Chair
Irma González-Hider
Director of Fund Development
Phone: (906) 341-3250
Rachel Leckson
Fund Development Assistant
(906) 341-1869