AHN Saint Vincent will officially kick off the holiday season with the 40^th Anniversary of Festival of Trees on November 29, 30 and December 1st at the Bayfront Convention Center.

Hours will be Friday, November 29, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie.

Presenting sponsor for the 2024 event is PNC Bank. Proceeds benefit AHN Saint Vincent and the Children's Miracle Network.

Festival of Trees is a community tradition featuring a gallery of uniquely decorated holiday trees, decorated by local artists. Guests have the opportunity to vote for their favorite, and the winner will be announced on Monday, December 2nd. A tree auction will take place at the event, and area residents will be able to bid to have their favorite tree delivered to their door. The public is also welcome to bid online at https://24FOT.givesmart.com.

The event also includes a lineup of other fun, exciting activities, including:

• · Over 80 uniquely decorated trees in the Gallery of Trees
• · Live reindeer from noon - 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
• · Holiday displays and rooms from Santa's Castle
• · Live local entertainment
• · Holiday shopping with various vendors

Also, enjoy our Teddy Bear Clinic where families can have a stuffed toy examined by AHN Saint Vincent Hospital's team of teddy bear specialists before it travels home with them.

Admission is $10 for those older than 12, $7 for kids 12 and under and free of charge for children 12 months and younger. Festival tickets will be available at the door.

For more information, visit www.supportahn.org/aboutfestival. If you have questions, email [email protected].