Festival of Trees Webpage banner on Explore Franklin County, PA, updated for 2025.
Festival of Trees Webpage banner on Explore Franklin County, PA, updated for 2025.

November 22 – December 6

Benefits Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance

Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB) is excited to bring holiday cheer at the 7th annual Festival of Trees held in the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center–the former 1865 National Bank of Chambersburg on the square.  Come see beautiful trees and wreaths decorated by local individuals, businesses and organizations!  Funds raised by the Festival will support Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance.

Visitors may vote for their favorite tree or wreath by purchasing four ballots for $1. Silent auction bids for trees and wreaths can be placed in person, via phone at 866-646-8060 or by emailing fcvbfestivaloftrees@gmail.com. Silent auction amounts will be displayed in the Visitors Center and online.

Current bid amounts will be updated online daily at ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com. Email/Online Bids close on December 6 at 10 AM. In-Person and Phone Bids remain open until closing of Festival of Trees at noon on December 6.

Final votes for favorites and final bids for the silent auction will be announced the afternoon of December 6 at approximately 1:30 PM.

Enjoy a holiday train display, courtesy of Cumberland Valley Model Railroad Club, support Heart for the Holidays by bringing supplies for Franklin County residents that need assistance, assist local children by selecting a Salvation Army Angel from our tree  and enjoy family fun in downtown Chambersburg.  Let us help you get in the holiday spirit while supporting Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance!

 

Festival of Trees hours are Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Exhibit is not open on November 27 or 28.  Weekend hours are:

  • Saturday, November 22 – 4 PM – 8 PM
  • Sunday, November 23 – 11 AM – 2 PM
  • Small Business Saturday, November 29 – 9 AM -3 PM
  • Sunday, November 30 – 11 AM – 2 PM
  • Friday, December 5- 8 AM – 8 PM
  • Saturday, December 6 – 9 AM – Noon **Silent Auction email bids end at 10 AM and in-person or phone bids end at noon.  Silent Auction winners announced around 1:30 PM.**

HEY Kids! Enter our coloring contest. Download the picture here, color at home, and drop off at the 11/30 Visitors Center. Or, stop in person to color your picture.

We hope to see you for Festival of Trees!

Support Homeless Matters by donating needed items:

Franklin County Visitors Bureau is joining Homeless Matters to ensure basic needs of Franklin County are met.  The below needed items can be dropped off in the 11/30 Visitor Center lobby throughout the Festival of Trees.

Needed Items:

Hand Sanitizer / Tissues
– Pens / Paper
– Hats / Gloves – all sizes
– Blankets / Sleeping Bags / Tents
– Laundry & Hygiene Items
– First Aid Supplies
– Toiletries  / Cleaning Supplies 
Socks / Underwear – men & women
– Long sleeve shirts/sweatshirts  all sizes
– Coats / shoes / boots / PJ’s  – all sizes
– Backpacks
– Snacks / Bottled Water / Pet Supplies
(Collections will pause Nov.27 and 28.)

Fun activities:

 

View beautiful trees and wreaths, watch the CVMRR train display, enter the coloring contest, listen to holiday musicians before the Christmas Parade and Small Business Saturday, sing a long with carolers during Cocoa Crawl, shop at the holiday gift shop on Small Business Saturday, donate items to Homeless Matters or select a Salvation Army angel from the tree!  Learn more about the organizations and businesses in Franklin County, PA!  Find places to explore in Franklin County, PA!

Get into the HOLIDAY SPIRIT!!   

VISIT / VOTE / BID!  

 

Festival of Trees

Events & Activities

November 22

  • Festival of Trees open 4 PM – 8 PM
  • Chambersburg Christmas Parade 6 PM
  • Live musicians perform 4:30PM-6 PM
  • Cocoa Stand courtesy of Salvation Army

November 23 – December 6

  • Letter writing to Santa
  • Coloring Contest
  • Homeless Matters needed items collection
  • Salvation Army Angel Tree

Small Business Saturday – November 29

  • Gift shop – Engraved Memories Plus 
  • Live musicians perform 10 AM-noon

December 5

  • Cocoa Crawl in Downtown Chambersburg
  • John Shindledecker reading classic Christmas stories
  • Sing a long music throughout the evening

December 6

  • Online/Email Silent Auction Bids accepted until 10 AM on December 6. Phone and In-Person bids accepted until Festival of Trees closes at Noon on December 6.
  • Announce Festival of Trees Silent Auction Winners – Approximately 1:30 PM