December 4 - December 12
7870W US Highway 2, Manistique, MI
about the festival
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.
• July 2026 – Registration Opens – first-come, first-served Christmas in July!
• Friday, October 30 – Registration Deadline for Tree Displays
• Wednesday, November 4 – Deadline for Sponsorship and Prize Donations
• Thursday, November 12 – Raffle Tickets on Sale
• Monday, November 16 – Online Auction Goes Live
• Thursday, December 3 – Donor & Sponsor Appreciation Evening
• Saturday, December 5, 2026 – Family Day at the Festival of Trees 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
• Friday, December 4 – Saturday, December 12, 2026 – 8th Annual Festival of Trees
• Saturday, December 12 – Live-Streamed Raffle Drawing 2:00 p.m.
More information will be available after August 1, 2026.
7870W US Highway 2, Manistique, MI
December 4 -
December 12, 2026
Festival
datesTicket Selling Locations Coming Soon
| SPONSORSHIP LEVEL | 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 | |||||
2026 Events
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Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
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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
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
5 out of 5 stars
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