The Baby Fold's Festival of Trees 2026
Description
The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees
--November 19-21, 2026
--Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL
--Learn More & Get Tickets beginning October 1: FestOfTrees.org (Tickets also available at door Friday & Saturday)
Kick off the holiday season at Central Illinois’ largest holiday celebration! Experience three days of festive family fun. Take in the holiday magic around every corner and create lasting memories together. All proceeds benefit local children!
What to Expect at the Festival of Trees:
--Visit Santa in his workshop
--Winter wonderland filled with hundreds of decorated trees, wreaths, gingerbread & holiday decor
--Sip hot cocoa, coffee & nibble Christmas cookies
--Kids face painting and more!
--Delicious homemade goodies from the Bake Shop
--Fun online auction filled with holiday décor, gift cards, and unique items
Hours/Schedule:
Thursday, October 1 – Tickets on Sale
Thursday, Nov 19 – Exclusive 21+ Holiday Gala, 5:30 – 9:30 PM. Venue only open to Gala ticket holders. Advance ticket purchase required.
-----Auction open. (all bidding is online)
Friday, Nov 20 – Festival of Trees open at the Interstate Center 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
-----Senior Day (10 AM – 1 PM) Seniors enjoy exclusive coupons, bingo, and vendor fair
-----Breakfast with Chick-fil-A (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM) – All sales benefit The Baby Fold
-----Holiday Vendor Fair (4:00 – 8:00 PM)
-----Avanti’s Family Night (Friday, 5:00 –7:00 PM) – ticketed event
Saturday, Nov 21 – Festival of Trees open at the Interstate Center 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
-----Breakfast with Santa (8:30 AM – 10:00 AM ) exclusive, early-open for Breakfast with Santa ticket holders only
-----Holiday Vendor Market (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
-----Auction closes at 5:00 PM
Sunday, November 22 - Auction Item Pick-Up for auction winners is from 12-2:00 PM.
Why it matters:
100% of proceeds support The Baby Fold’s life-changing programs—including foster care, adoption support, special education, Healthy Start, and more—impacting 1,200+ local children and families every year.
The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees is presented by Sylvester Family Dental, Cumulus Radio Bloomington, Little Jewels Learning Center and Rob Dob’s Restaurant & Bar.
Tickets on sale October 1 at FestOfTrees.org
--November 19-21, 2026
--Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL
--Learn More & Get Tickets beginning October 1: FestOfTrees.org (Tickets also available at door Friday & Saturday)
Kick off the holiday season at Central Illinois’ largest holiday celebration! Experience three days of festive family fun. Take in the holiday magic around every corner and create lasting memories together. All proceeds benefit local children!
What to Expect at the Festival of Trees:
--Visit Santa in his workshop
--Winter wonderland filled with hundreds of decorated trees, wreaths, gingerbread & holiday decor
--Sip hot cocoa, coffee & nibble Christmas cookies
--Kids face painting and more!
--Delicious homemade goodies from the Bake Shop
--Fun online auction filled with holiday décor, gift cards, and unique items
Hours/Schedule:
Thursday, October 1 – Tickets on Sale
Thursday, Nov 19 – Exclusive 21+ Holiday Gala, 5:30 – 9:30 PM. Venue only open to Gala ticket holders. Advance ticket purchase required.
-----Auction open. (all bidding is online)
Friday, Nov 20 – Festival of Trees open at the Interstate Center 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
-----Senior Day (10 AM – 1 PM) Seniors enjoy exclusive coupons, bingo, and vendor fair
-----Breakfast with Chick-fil-A (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM) – All sales benefit The Baby Fold
-----Holiday Vendor Fair (4:00 – 8:00 PM)
-----Avanti’s Family Night (Friday, 5:00 –7:00 PM) – ticketed event
Saturday, Nov 21 – Festival of Trees open at the Interstate Center 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
-----Breakfast with Santa (8:30 AM – 10:00 AM ) exclusive, early-open for Breakfast with Santa ticket holders only
-----Holiday Vendor Market (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
-----Auction closes at 5:00 PM
Sunday, November 22 - Auction Item Pick-Up for auction winners is from 12-2:00 PM.
Why it matters:
100% of proceeds support The Baby Fold’s life-changing programs—including foster care, adoption support, special education, Healthy Start, and more—impacting 1,200+ local children and families every year.
The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees is presented by Sylvester Family Dental, Cumulus Radio Bloomington, Little Jewels Learning Center and Rob Dob’s Restaurant & Bar.
Tickets on sale October 1 at FestOfTrees.org
Last updated: October 14, 2026
