Festival of Trees planned for Nov. 24-25

 Santa’s elves are hard at work again, preparing for the return of Garrett County’s holiday kick-off event, the Festival of Trees.

The event will be held Nov. 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall along U.S.. 219 in McHenry. General admission is $5 per person.

Celebrating its 16th year, this joyful family event has become a tradition for hundreds of locals and visitors to the county. Benefitting the Dove Center, Garrett County’s domestic violence and sexual assault services program, the Festival of Trees was developed by its board and staff to serve as the organization’s major fundraiser.

Since its inception, it has raised well over $200,000, helping the agency to leverage additional state and federal grant funds by acting as a match. The community’s love for the event prompted rapid growth, and soon necessitated a change in venue from the Armory to the Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, where it has been held since.

A committee of volunteers with a passion for the event and the Dove Center’s mission meets throughout the year to plan, improve and expand it. for more information 16th-annual Festival of Trees planned for Nov. 24-25 | Garrett News | wvnews.com

Posted on 11/03/2023 in Uncategorized # dcl, deep creek, deep creek lake, garrett, garrett county, maryland, mountain, mountains, western maryland