Festival of Trees
THE EVERSON MUSEUM OF ART MEMBERS’ COUNCIL PRESENTS
THE 34TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES: A SYRACUSE TRADITION
December 6 – December 15, Everson Museum Hours (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
$5 Members | $8 Non-Members
This beloved Central New York tradition fills the Museum with celebrated artworks, dazzling holiday displays, live music and dance performances, and fun for the entire family!
CREATE A TREE, WREATH, OR DISPLAY
The perfect holiday activity for your
family, organization, or business. By
donating an item you can support the
Everson and receive special benefits.
Contributors receive program
recognition and free admission
tickets. Contributor forms due October 30th.
GET INVOLVED WITH THE FESTIVAL OF TREES
Volunteers are essential to the Festival
and assist in tree sales, greeting
visitors, working with performers, and
more. For more information contact
Sarah Dulany-Gring at .
SUPPORT THE FESTIVAL
Sponsorship opportunities are
available for the Festival of Trees.
Contact Catherine Underhill at
or (315) 474-6064 x307 for information
on how you can become a partner.
HOST YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY DURING THE FESTIVAL OF TREES
The Everson is the perfect venue for your holiday party.
Contact Sarah Dulany-Gring, Events Manager, for more information at (315) 474-6064 x310 or
Festival of Trees is sponsored in part by:
PREVIEW PARTY
December 5, 6:00–8:00pm
$75 per person | Group Discounts
Kick off the holidays at the premier party of the season! This year's Guest of Honor is Thom Filicia. Enjoy an evening of warming hors d’oeuvres and desserts, complimentary wine and beer, entertainment by Ann Barnes, a Santa photo booth, plus an exclusive preview of the 2019 Festival of Trees.
Festival of Trees First Friday
December 6, 5:30–8:00pm
$5 Members | $8 Non-Members
Enjoy the Festival of Trees and do your holiday shopping in the Museum Shop! Sample and buy from local vendors Speach Family Candy Shoppe, Mohawk Bear Soaps, Talking Cursive Brewery, and Recess Coffee. Enjoy 10% off in the Museum gift shop and make your own decoupage tiles as handmade gifts!
SANTA SATURDAYS
December 7, 14, 1:00–4:00pm
$10 Adults | $5 Children
(includes Museum/Festival admission)
Pre-registration is encouraged
Everson Museum of Art
A visit on these special days includes a
visit with Santa, an opportunity to create
a holiday craft, and a snack of milk and
cookies (coffee or tea for adults).
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
December 8 & 15, 9:00–11:00am
$18 Adults | $5 Children 12 & Under
FREE Children 5 & Under
Marriott Syracuse Downtown Grand Ballroom
This event, offered on two Sundays, reflects a new partnership between the Festival of Trees and the Marriott Hotel. Participation will include breakfast, a visit with Santa, holiday craft making, and an opportunity to buy raffle tickets for gift baskets.
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON FASHION SHOW
December 10, 11:30–2:30pm
Bellevue Country Club
$40 per person
This luncheon and fashion show event
is a great way to meet up with friends,
relax and shop for gifts from Jane
Morgan’s Little House of Aurora and
Lavender Blue of Cazenovia.
ENGAGING NEIGHBORS
December 12, 4:00–8:00pm
$5 Members | $8 Non-Members
This evening event welcomes new
members of our community to
celebrate the ‘warmth of winter’ in
Syracuse with light refreshments and
entertainment.