Festival of Trees & Holiday Market

Are you ready for a festive shopping extravaganza like no other?! Don’t miss the CU Junior League’s 28th annual Festival of Trees and WIXY’s Holiday Market, presented by Health Alliance, together in one place at one time! It’s all happening Saturday, November 18th from 10am till 3pm at the I-Hotel!

Find unique gifts for your loved ones while you bask in Christmas spirit, with so many local businesses to shop all at once! As soon as you walk in, you’ll get a free shopping bag, courtesy of Whisk Coffee and Wine Bar and En Route Boutique in Mahomet, so you can carry all the fabulous finds you’ll score.

The tradition continues with the 28th annual Festival of Trees, presented by the CU Junior League. Each stunningly decorated Christmas tree is a masterpiece created by local businesses, and you can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to take one home!

We’ll also have a Wall of Wreaths presented by 217 Inc Home Services, where you can choose your favorite and enter to win it! Don’t forget to get pictures made with Santa himself. Plus, you’ll enjoy live community carolers throughout the Holiday Market!

**TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR**
Ages 5 and Under: FREE
Ages 6-17: $3.00
Adults 18+: $5.00

HOLIDAY MARKET VENDORS – (ADDING VENDORS DAILY)

Cabi Clothing – Krossing Korner Boutique – Countryside Woodwork

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