Festival of Trees
Visitors can browse more than 100 holiday items on display, including wreaths, themed decorations, and trees creatively adorned by local businesses and service groups. Bidders can view the entries throughout the multi-day showcase before the event culminates in a festive evening gala and silent auction. Auction winners get to take home their favorite holiday decor while supporting local community causes.
What to Expect
Charity auction and display of creatively decorated holiday trees and wreaths.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Elko Convention & Visitors Authority
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday decor fans and charity supporters
Vibe
Festive and charitable
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: December 2: 9AM-9PM; December 3: 9AM-6PM; December 4: 9AM-7PM; December 5: 9AM-3PM.
Tips & Advice
- Stop by the Elko Conference Center during the week to look over the trees and wreaths before the gala and silent auction end the festival.
- Plan how you'll get a fully decorated tree home before you bid, because silent auction winners take their prized decor with them.
- Look for trees built around this year's theme, "Christmas in the USA, 250-Year Celebration!", since tree themes generally match the festival's theme.
- Local charities and nonprofits that want to benefit from this year's proceeds can send in a 2026 Charity Partner Application to the Elko Convention and Visitors Authority.
Special Events & Promotions
- The 2026 theme is "Christmas in the USA, 250-Year Celebration!"
- The week ends with a glittery gala featuring trees decorated by local businesses and service groups, followed by the silent auction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's this year's theme?
The 36th annual Festival of Trees has the theme "Christmas in the USA, 250-Year Celebration!"
What's up for auction?
Wreaths, decorated trees and other holiday decor. More than 100 items are up for grabs each year, and nearly 500 bidders compete for them.
Who decorates the trees?
Local businesses and service groups decorate the trees, and they're shown at the festival's closing gala.
How does the auction wrap up?
Bidders can look over the trees and items during the week. The week ends with a glittery gala, and a silent auction closes out the evening. Winners take home their decor.
Where does the money go?
The proceeds go to local charities and nonprofits in the Elko area. Charities can apply to be a 2026 charity partner.
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