Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation Festival of Trees
Visitors stroll through the lobbies of two downtown hotels to view nearly 100 uniquely decorated Christmas trees. Each tree is creatively designed around its own theme by local businesses, schools, churches, civic organizations, and volunteers. The showcase celebrates the season while supporting community healthcare programs.
What to Expect
Nearly 100 themed Christmas trees displayed across two downtown hotel lobbies.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation
Food & Drink
Festive cocktails and hors d'oeuvres are offered at the Martinis & Mistletoe opening celebration.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday tree enthusiasts
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Low
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free and open to the public throughout the viewing period. – Get tickets
- Hours: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm.
Tips & Advice
- Visit both the Hyatt Regency Greenville and the Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown, because the nearly 100 trees are split between the two hotel lobbies.
- Buy Martinis & Mistletoe tickets ahead of December 3 if you want cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment at the official opening celebration.
- Bring the whole family any day of the run, since viewing the trees is free and open to the public throughout the season.
- Businesses and groups that want their own tree should ask about sponsorships, since Silver level and up includes two trees and party tickets.
Special Events & Promotions
- Martinis & Mistletoe, the ticketed opening celebration with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment, on Thursday, December 3 at Hyatt Regency Greenville's Studio 220.
- The festival marks its 41st anniversary in 2026.
- Proceeds this year benefit the Freissle Family Women's Center at Bon Secours St. Francis Health System.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will I see?
You can walk through the lobbies of the Hyatt Regency Greenville and the Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown. Between them they hold nearly 100 decorated Christmas trees, each built around its own theme.
Who decorates the trees?
Local businesses, schools, churches, civic groups and volunteers decorate them. They've been doing it since the festival began in 1986.
Who benefits from the festival this year?
The 2026 beneficiary is the Freissle Family Women's Center at Bon Secours St. Francis Health System.
What is Martinis & Mistletoe?
It's the official opening celebration of the 2026 Festival of Trees. It's a ticketed evening with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, entertainment and a look at the trees, held at Hyatt Regency Greenville's Studio 220.
How can my business sponsor a tree?
Sponsorships for the 41st anniversary are available, from a single tree sponsorship up to packages that include trees and Martinis & Mistletoe tickets. Contact Susannah Hogg at the foundation.
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