Aspirus Health Foundation Festival of Trees

About the Event

Be part of the magic!

Get in the holiday giving spirit during this Thanksgiving week event at the Central WI Convention +EXPO Center in Rothschild. Stroll through a glittering forest of holiday trees, wreaths, mantels and specialty items decorated and donated by community members and businesses for our silent auction and raffle.

Funds raised support end-of-life care through Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services, including community bedrooms at the Hospice House, and the Aspirus Family House, which provides a place to stay when people need to travel to Wausau for care.

Get Involved!

- Interested in decorating or donating an item? Register Here

- You, your family, your business, church, restaurant, organization or group of friends can decorate a tree, wreath, centerpiece, holiday décor, or create a basket of any theme, and donate it for inclusion in the auction or raffle

- Sponsor the event, knowing you are an integral part of helping provide compassionate care

- Volunteer before, during or after the Festival of Trees.

For questions, please contact call the Aspirus Health Foundation at 715-847-2470, festivaloftrees@aspirus.org or contact Kim Smerda at kim.smerda@aspirus.org or call 715-847-2892.

Schedule of Events

6-9pm: Opening Night Gala

Join us for a magical evening that will truly kick off the holiday season! 

Eat, drink & be merry! Stroll through a dazzling forest of beautifully decorated trees while savoring culinary delights from some of the area's premier catering and restaurant partners. Enjoy the enchanting atmosphere featuring live music with complimentary holiday cocktails and mocktails, champagne and specialty beers and a full bar. Be among the first to purchase or bid on stunning designer displays, gala exclusive live auction and specialty items and our special fund-a-need initiative.

Purchase your tickets online or call the Aspirus Health Foundation at 715-847-2470.

Cost: $75 per person before Nov. 16, $85 per person starting Nov. 17

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