about the festival

SMH Festival Of Trees

The Festival of Trees has become one of the Upper Peninsula’s most beloved holiday traditions, celebrating community, generosity, creativity, and the magic of the season. Each year, visitors from across the region gather at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital to see a beautiful display of holiday trees and designer wreaths, and to feel the incredible spirit of giving that defines our communities.

What began as a local fundraising event has grown into a cherished regional tradition, made possible by the creativity and generosity of businesses, organizations, volunteers, sponsors, and community members across the Upper Peninsula.

Over the years, the Festival of Trees has helped support important Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital priorities, including building expansion and advanced medical equipment, that strengthen local access to exceptional care. In 2025, as we celebrated Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital’s 75th anniversary, the Festival took on special meaning as we chose to give back, with proceeds supporting CBC, which provides meaningful assistance to individuals and families in our region.

We are deeply grateful for the incredible support that continues to make this event possible year after year. Together, we are building more than a holiday event; we are cultivating a lasting Upper Peninsula tradition rooted in community, generosity, and caring for one another.


 

  • Where

    7870W US Highway 2, Manistique, MI

  • WHEN

    December 4 -
    December 12, 2026

Raffle Ticket
Sales Begin
November 12, 2026
Cost of Tickets
5 for $10
Festival dates
December 4 -
December 12
Ticket Selling Locations Coming Soon

Sponsorship Levels

SILVER BELLS SPONSOR BRILLIANT STAR AUCTION SPONSOR WINTER WONDERLAND PEOPLE'S CHOICE SPONSOR SANTA'S WORKSHOP SPONSOR HOLLY & IVY SPONSOR POINSETTIA PRIZE SPONSOR
$10,000+ $5,000+ $2,500+ $2,000+ $1,000+ $25 to $999
Top Name and Logo Placement on the Festival of Trees Website and All Bidding Pages X
Name or Logo inclusion in newspaper ads, press releases, and print publications X
Top Name and Logo Placement on the Festival of Trees Online Auction Site X X
Inclusion in Promo Video before the Festival X
Includes an Artificial Tree and stand, themed décor, 4 x 4 space X X
Name or Logo inclusion on the Festival of Trees Website X X X
Includes Prize purchased with donor recognition X
Name or Logo Displayed on the People’s Choice Award Website, prize award, and social media posts announcing the People’s Choice Winner. X
Name or Logo inclusion on Letters to Santa posters, flyers, and letter drop-off boxes & website X
Recap Video Inclusion X X X X X
Social media personalized sponsorship announcement X X X
Social media sponsorship announcement X X X
Recognition in after-event thank you ad X X X X X X
Name and Logo on inner pages of the Festival Website, where the prize contents are highlighted X

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Read what Patients have to say about Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital

Everyone in the ambulatory care/outpatient surgery were great!! They all made me feel very comfortable and did a great job!!! thank you to the whole outpatient staff and Doctor Rayner..I would recommend Schoolcraft or patient to anyone in need of surgery

Reviewer: Jeremy Sitkoski

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5 out of 5 stars

The care that was provided by The nurses (Cindy, Felicia Ruth) and staff was exceptional. The entire staff was very friendly and made you feel welcome. We received a call from Felicia the next day to check on my husband to check his pain level and do a follow up. The surgery area from check in to check out was well organized, clean, and up to date. Thank you to all of you for what you do so well and everything beyond your normal duties.

Reviewer: Maureen DesChamps

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5 out of 5 stars

Colleen Barlow
2 days ago
Dr. Vix is the best!!! The morning new nurses not so!! Very rude!!
Theresa McKenna
5 days ago
Ruth Vogel
6 days ago
He was very knowledgeable and very courteous
Joyce Lindquist
2 weeks ago
Staff friendly knows there stuff. Dr Madjar listens and explains things to you. Takes his time.
Megan Vollick
2 weeks ago
Provider is always thoughtful and caring.
Sue Butkovich
2 weeks ago
Very patient and we worked out a solution together.
S. Skeels
2 weeks ago
ER Dr. Stephen Vix is the best! He has an amazing bedside manner! You are in terrific hands!
Laura Everhart
2 weeks ago
Dr. Vix saved the day once again! He is one of the most compassionate, skilled, and dedicated providers I’ve ever encountered. He always takes exceptional care of my family, leaving no stone unturned to ensure nothing is overlooked.

What amazes me most is his ability to handle multiple emergencies with the same calm focus, compassion, and commitment—no matter the time of day. He treats every patient as though they are his only priority.

If anyone deserves a humanitarian award, it’s Dr. Vix. His unwavering dedication to his patients and our community is truly extraordinary. We are incredibly fortunate to have him, and he deserves the respect, admiration, and gratitude of everyone whose lives he has touched.
Shannon Adkins
3 weeks ago
charlene cook
3 weeks ago
Joan is kind, soft spoken and efficient.
Richard Brow
4 weeks ago
Awesome Doctor was very polite and professional
Leonard Martin
4 weeks ago
Larry
4 weeks ago
Explained everything that I could understand.
Bob Kleinbrook
4 weeks ago
Debra Kleinbrook
4 weeks ago
Listens, Explains, Pleasant, On time
Julie Bullington
1 month ago
Denise Sessoms
1 month ago
Megin Leueberger
1 month ago
The staff is very helpful and friendly... others can be assured they would be comfortable.
Patrick King
1 month ago
Dr Vix is warm, compassionate professional.
Linda bennett
1 month ago
Great!!
james bucholtz
1 month ago
The visit with the Dr. was textbook perfection. The visit with him was well worth the drive. I will highly recommend.
Tana Leckson
1 month ago
Wina Garries
2 months ago
Angela Young
2 months ago
Im very happy with Joan M. She answered every question I asked and explained everything so I understood. ..very friendly and down to earth..
Bonita Anderson
2 months ago
No negatives, great staff. DR Vix seemed very knowledgeable.
tom allan
2 months ago
Marsha Blanchard
2 months ago
Jo
2 months ago
Excellent diagnostician and prescribed a course of action that will heal the situation.
Mini Fudge
2 months ago
best foot doctor! I'm walking better and my toe are straight and no pain
marvin germain
2 months ago
Like the visit toDr. nemala , very good with patient. Knows his field well
Tracy Reinhardt
2 months ago
Cindy Stephenson
2 months ago
Scott Calkins
2 months ago
Great personality. Explains your health care while conducting your appointment.
Kay Polmatier
2 months ago
Angie LaLonde
2 months ago
Dorothy Jenerou
2 months ago
Corrinna Collins
2 months ago
Bill Nord
2 months ago
Excellent service and fantastic staff
Deb Tufnell
2 months ago
Deb TUFNELL
2 months ago
Gina Feichtenbiner
2 months ago
Al Wood
2 months ago
Shannon Shoemaker
2 months ago
Excellent Dr, thoughow very concerning and caring
Carolyn Peterson
2 months ago