Free Event to be held this year at Campbell’s Resort

By Dennis Rahm, Photos courtesy of HDCA

There will be a new look and feel to this years Festival of Trees presented by the Historic Downtown Chelan Association and Thrive Chelan Valley. This year the event will be held at the River Ballroom at Campbell’s Resort where the beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and tabletop decorations will be on display starting at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 7.

HDCA Director Erin McCardle calls it, “a magical event open to the community allowing everyone the opportunity to explore the winter wonderland of the Festival of Trees.” The Saturday silent auction begins at 9:00 am and officially closes at 6:00 pm with all of holiday decorations available to the highest bidder. Starting at 3:00 pm, the community is invited to a free live music concert by the Becky and Ray Hardiman Duo, light appetizers will be provided and a no-host bar will be available starting at 4:00 pm.

Funds that are raised from the Festival of Trees holiday auction will be used to benefit the Historic Downtown Chelan Association and Thrive Chelan Valley.