19th Annual Festival of Trees Lights Up Downtown Fort Myers
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FORT MYERS, Fla. - Floridant -- The glow of holiday lights returns to the heart of the River District as the 19th Annual Festival of Trees fills the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center with color, creativity, and community spirit. From December 4 through 7, the grand halls of the art center will be transformed into a winter wonderland where each tree tells a story of generosity.

Every tree is designed and decorated by local businesses, filled with gifts valued between $1,750 and $2,000, and raffled off to raise money for Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida and the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. The event supports year-round programs that bring art, education, and opportunity to people throughout our region. Raffle tickets are available for $10 each, 3 for $25, 10 for $50, or 25 for $100, and all proceeds stay local.

A Week of Celebration

Public Tree Viewing – Thursday, December 4 through Sunday, December 7

Viewing Hours:
Thursday, December 4 | 11:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Friday, December 5 | 11:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M.
Saturday, December 6 | 10:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M.

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Sunday, December 7 | 11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
General admission is $2 per person, and children five and under are free.

Preview Party: Wednesday, December 3 | 6:00–8:00 P.M. | $50 per person
Wine and Paint Night – Thursday, December 4 | 6:00–9:00 P.M.
Wreath Lighting & The Ben Allen Band – Friday, December 5 | 6:00 –10:00 P.M.
Santa's Block Party and Holiday Rooftop Party – Saturday, December 6
Santa's Block Party from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Holiday Rooftop Party from 7:30 to 10:00 P.M.,

Raffle Drawing – Sunday, December 7 | 5:00 P.M. streamed Facebook "Live" on Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida & Fort Myers Festival of Trees Facebook pages.

Tickets & Info: fortmyersfestivaloftrees.com

Sponsors

Publix Super Markets Charities, OneDigital, The Home Depot, Suncoast Credit Union, Two Men and a Truck, Alessio Development Florida, Chris-Tel Construction, the City of Fort Myers, Lee County Elections, and WellCare.

For more information about Goodwill SWFL and its programs, visit https://goodwillswfl.org