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Christmas Markets

Festival of Trees

Visitors can explore an expo hall filled with ornately decorated trees, handcrafted wreaths, and whimsical gingerbread houses. The event features live performances by school choirs, dance troupes, and other entertainers. Guests can also browse festival shops and bid on items in a silent auction, with all proceeds supporting Primary Children's Hospital.

What to Expect

Holiday displays and entertainment benefiting Primary Children's Hospital.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Sandy

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Intermountain Foundation

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and holiday-display fans

Vibe

Festive and charitable

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

None

Location

Mountain America Expo Center
9575 State St, Sandy, UT 84070
Sandy, UT
84070

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Tickets go on sale November 1, 2026, with early bird pricing through Black Friday.

Tips & Advice

  • Buy your tickets between November 1 and Black Friday to get early bird pricing before the festival opens to the public.
  • If you want to design a tree, wreath or other auction piece, register it ahead through the festival's auction item form.
  • Sign up to volunteer if you'd like to help, since it takes more than 3,000 volunteers to put on the festival each year.
  • Choirs, dance troupes and solo performers should register in advance to get a spot on the festival entertainment schedule.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Early bird ticket pricing runs from the November 1 on-sale date through Black Friday.
  • Opening Night on December 1 is invite-only.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who does the festival benefit?

All proceeds go to Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospital. This is the festival's 56th year.

How can I donate a tree or other item?

Register to design and donate an item for the silent auction. You can also donate items to one of the festival shops.

Can I volunteer?

Yes. The festival needs more than 3,000 volunteers, and you can sign up through the Intermountain Foundation.

Can my choir or dance group perform?

Yes. Performing groups, school choirs, dance troupes and individual performers can register to perform.

Can anyone go to Opening Night?

No. Opening Night is invite-only. The festival opens to the general public the following day.

Tags

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team