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26th Festival of Trees
Guests will attend from across the Midlands to enjoy the holiday cheer as well as wonderful activities and entertainment.
Enjoy the holiday cheer and family-friendly activities at the 26th Festival of Trees, Nov. 20-22 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, S.C. Festival of Trees features decorated trees, wreaths and tabletops trees and holiday gifts that will be up for bid during a weekend-long silent auction. The festivities will begin on Friday, Nov. 20, with a magical night at the exclusive, black-tie Festival of Trees auction preview. Guests will enjoy delicious food and drinks, watch festive holiday entertainment, visit with Old St. Nick and have the first opportunity to bid on fabulous holiday gifts and exquisite holiday décor. Tickets are $125/person and will be available mid-October. The silent auction will continue through the weekend, Nov. 21-22, with entertainment by local choirs, dance groups, visits with Santa and area mascots. Weekend admission is $2/person or $5/family (for up to four people). Children 12 and under get in free. Visit FestivalofTreesColumbia.org for complete information and to purchase auction preview tickets and weekend admission. Proceeds will benefit Palmetto Heath Children’s Ho