Christmas Tree Elegance 2026: A Vegas Noël
Guests can choose between a daytime Champagne Brunch featuring a runway fashion show or an evening Dinner Gala with casino-style lounge games, dining, and dancing. Throughout both experiences, attendees view beautifully decorated signature Christmas trees paired with curated gift packages. The celebration also features live Vegas-style entertainment, a champagne wall experience, a bottle pull, and an extensive auction.
What to Expect
Holiday brunch, dinner gala, and designer tree auctions supporting mental health.
Event Details
Ages
Adults
Neighborhood
Downtown San Jose
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Valle Monte League
Food & Drink
The Champagne Brunch includes a brunch experience and champagne wall; the Dinner Gala features dinner service and a Premium Spirits Bottle Wall Pull.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Adults seeking an upscale holiday celebration with charitable fundraising
Vibe
Glamorous and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Champagne Brunch: $195 per guest; premium tables are $2,450 for 10 guests. Dinner Gala: $275 per guest; premium tables are $3,250 for 10 guests. Premium tables have limited availability and are available only through reservations and sponsorships. – Get tickets
- Hours: Champagne Brunch: 10 AM–2 PM; Dinner Gala: 6 PM–11 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Order your drawing tickets by November 16 to get pre-event pricing and have them mailed to you, ready to fill out before the event.
- Reserve a Premium Table early if you want front-row seats for the runway show or the Vegas entertainment, since there are only a few.
- Come to the Champagne Brunch to see selected auction packages in person, because those packages close during the Brunch while the rest close at the Gala.
- You don't need to be present to win the drawings, so your tree tickets still count if you only attend the Brunch.
- Only 250 Sparkle Jewel tickets are sold for the diamond bracelet, so buy yours early if you want a chance to win it.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: the event moves to Signia by Hilton San Jose (formerly The Fairmont), with the theme A Vegas Noël.
- Sparkle Jewel drawing for a diamond bracelet donated by Joe Escobar Diamonds; only 250 tickets are sold, and the winner is drawn at the Gala.
- Golden Ticket drawing for the “All Bets on Red” Vegas Trip Tree, which includes a two-night stay at the Bellagio.
- Order drawing tickets by November 16 for pre-event pricing, with tickets mailed to you.
- Premium Tables with front-row seats for the runway show or the Vegas entertainment, limited and only through reservations and sponsorships.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the Champagne Brunch and the Dinner Gala?
They are ticketed separately. The Brunch has the runway fashion show, a champagne wall, an in-person silent auction preview, Vegas-style entertainment and the Brunch Tree drawing. The Gala has dinner, a casino lounge and gaming, a Premium Spirits Bottle Wall Pull, Vegas-style entertainment and late-night dancing. Both have designer trees, a Live Auction and a Fund-a-Need.
Who is in the fashion show?
Fashions come from Eli Thomas, Tommy Bahama, TravisMathew, Romi Boutique, SWATI Couture and Viva O Sol. Valle Monte League members model them alongside professional models. The SWATI Couture finale features couture gowns that blend Eastern and Western fashion. The show is only at the Brunch.
How do the designer tree drawings work?
Each designer tree comes with a package of experiences and gifts. The Champagne Brunch Tree is drawn at the Brunch. The Evening Gala Tree and all the other Signature Trees are drawn at the Gala. You don't need to be present to win.
How does the auction work?
All bidding is online, so you can bid from anywhere during the day. Brunch guests get an in-person preview of selected packages, which close during the Brunch. The rest close during the Dinner Gala.
Where does the money go?
It supports mental health programs in the South Bay through Hearts & Minds Activity Center, Operation Freedom Paws and Parents Helping Parents.
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