Annual Festival of Trees and Taste of the Holidays - Nov 15-17, 2018!

The 7th Annual Festival of Trees sponsored by Community Banks of Colorado is coming up next month and we're excited to announce we will once again host the event at beautiful Tomahawk Ranch Girl Scout Camp in Bailey.

Thursday, November 15 - Decorating Party 2:30pm-7:30pm & Mixer from 5-7pm
Our After Hours Mixer this month will be the Festival of Trees Decorating Party. Join us as the competition begins and our businesses come together and decorate the trees for the Festival of Trees. There will be hors d'oeuvres, laughter and friendly competition.

Friday, November 16 - Festival of Trees Holiday Boutique from 3:30pm-7:00pm
Friday afternoon and evening the venue will be open for all to come and see the uniquely decorated trees and kick off the voting for People's Choice award. Santa, sponsored by Macaroni Kid: Evergreen, Conifer, Bailey, will be available for pictures for the whole family and vendors will be set up for those that want to get a jump start on their holiday shopping. SANTA will be available from 4-6:30pm.

Saturday, November 17 - Festival of Trees Holiday Boutique from 9:30am-1:00pm
Saturday morning and early afternoon the venue will be open again for all to come and see the trees, take a picture with Santa for your holiday cards, stroll through the vendor booths as you do some holiday shopping and vote for your favorite tree. SANTA will be available from 10a-1p.

Saturday, November 17 - Festival of Trees Wine Tasting & Gala from 4-7:30pm
Saturday night we will host our annual fundraiser featuring hors d’oeuvres by local eateries and a large selection of wines. There will be trees, wreaths, and unique holiday gifts available for silent auction.

Every year the Festival of Trees presents a forest of beautifully decorated trees, each with its own unique theme. At the end of the Festival, the coveted People's Choice award is presented to the business, individual, or organization voted overall favorite.

This event is a fundraiser to support the Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce, it's programs and various community events.

VENDOR Spots Available for 2018!
Sign up to be a vendor at this years Festival of Trees on Friday, November 16 from 3:30-7:30 and Saturday, November 17 from 9:30-1:30 by clicking below and filling out the vendor application. Vendors booths are $80 per booth for both days or $45 per booth for one day. Click below for additional details and to sign up.

THANK YOU Community Banks of Colorado for being the title sponsor of the 7th annual Festival of Trees!

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What's a Festival of Trees without some delicious food?! We are blessed to have many great establishments in our community and if you haven't tried them yet, attending the event is a great opportunity to sample what they have to offer! Get your tickets today!

Have you tried the new Bean N Bakery Bistro? These guys are a fantastic new addition to the Conifer community! We're excited they will be joining us for samples at the 2018 Festival of Trees Gala on Saturday, November 17th 4p-7:30p.

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It wouldn't be Christmas without tasty treats! We're thrilled to welcome back Yvonne Marie's Patisserie to this year's event. Need desserts for the upcoming holidays? Join us at the Festival to taste some of our local favorites!!

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Yvonne Marie's Patisserie is located in the peaceful setting of Conifer Community Park at Beaver Ranch on S. Foxton Road in Conifer, CO. We offer a wide variety of European style pastries, custom cakes, cookies, pies and tarts, as well as, gluten free desserts that will make any occasion extra special. Each order is approached with an attention to detail that results in the best tasting and most beautiful desserts available in the foothills area.
Both a gifted baker and talented artist, Chef Yvonne actually began her career as a family physician. In 2010, she attended pastry school at Culinary School of the Rockies in Boulder, CO. Chef Yvonne has lived in Conifer for 18 years and is an active member of the Rotary Club of Conifer. She volunteers in the 285 Backpack Project and is currently the volunteer chef instructor for Cooking Matters at the Mountain Resource Center. She is passionate about her work and believes that food is the fastest way to anyone’s heart.
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We're happy to announce Taspen's Cosmic Kitchen will be with us at the Festival of Trees Gala on Saturday, November 17th.

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We still have several options available for those who want to participate in the 2018 Festival of Trees! 6' Trees are SOLD OUT but we do have live 4' & table top sizes available. We are also looking for wreath and centerpiece donations for those who'd like to donate a decorated item. This is your chance to show us your creative side! ALL DECORATORS receive a free ticket to the private decorator party on Thursday, November 15th that includes wine from One Hope Wines and yummy snacks. Fill out the application at www.goconifer.com/holiday-wine-tasting to reserve your ticket and join the fun! Please note all decorated items are considered donations to the Conifer Chamber.

The tree are in at Big R Conifer and we are getting ramped up for the Festival of Trees! We have a few live table top trees available for last minute participants. 4' and 6' trees are SOLD OUT! Join us tomorrow 11/15 for the decorating party. Trees will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Details available at www.goconifer.com/holiday-wine-tasting


Thursday, November 15 - Decorating Party 2:30pm-7:30pm & Mixer from 5-7pm
Our After Hours Mixer this month will be the Festival of Trees Decorating Party. Join us as the competition begins and our businesses come together and decorate the trees for the Festival of Trees. There will be hors d'oeuvres, laughter and friendly competition.

Here is a sneak peek of this year’s beautiful designer trees! Way better to look at in person. We are open today from 10-1 for the free viewing, plus take a picture with Santa for your holiday cards, stroll through the vendor booths as you do some holiday shopping and vote for your favorite tree! We re-open for the Gala at 4.

Thank you to our Tree sponsors: Evergreen, Bailey & Conifer Macaroni Kid, The Helping Handyman - Conifer, Conifer Physical Therapy, Community Banks of Colorado, Primitive Blessings, Mountain Resource Center, Citywide Banks, RingMar Drafting & Design, Elk Run Assisted Living, Cutthroat Cafe, Lynn Westfall, R & R Roofing & Siding.

Congratulations to our "Festival of Trees" People's Choice winners!!

Tree 6ft - Citywide Banks
Tree 4ft - IMHS
Table Top Tree - Melissa Baker
Wreath - RingMar
Centerpiece - Brooks Place Tavern

Event Photos can be found at the following link:
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