The 2011 Holiday Tree Festival
presented by The Volunteers of Akron Children’s Hospital, Heather Jalbert, Chair

NOVEMBER 19 – NOVEMBER 27, 2011
John S. Knight Center, Downtown Akron FREE ADMISSION Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thanksgiving 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Preview Gala Friday, November 18
This evening will give guests a first look at the magnificent array of holiday trees, decorations and items specially crafted for the Festival. A fabulous sit-down dinner and grand dessert display along with a sale of trees, miniatures, wreaths, centerpieces and other items will make for a festive introduction to the nine-day event that is now in its 30th year.  Recommended dress is cocktail attire.  DOWNLOAD MENU

Prices and Times

Dinner ticket $130

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. to view and purchase trees

Dinner served at 7:00 p.m.

For those who prefer a later arrival:

Dessert ticket $30

Doors open at 8:30 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa Saturday, November 19 and Saturday, November 26
Join us at 8:30 a.m. for a buffet breakfast and a morning full of fun activities for kids of all ages. Unfortunately, both dates are sold out.

Ribbon Cutting and Kid's Day Saturday, November 19
We begin at 10 a.m. with a Miracle Child from Akron Children’s Hospital cutting the ribbon to officially open the Holiday Tree Festival. The day is filled with entertainment and activities for children, including face painting and visits from the Doggie Brigade.

To purchase Dinner and Breakfast with Santa tickets or for more information about the 2011 Holiday Tree Festival, call 330-543-8340. All proceeds from the 30th Annual Holiday Tree Festival will help support patient care programs, education, and research at Akron Children’s Hospital. www.akronchildrens.org/giving

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

If interested in entertaining during the 2011 Holiday Tree Festival, please call Nancy Gray at 330-688-7990