We look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Festival of Trees for the 40th anniversary.
2024 Title Sponsor
Ticket Price: $10/adult (13+ years), $5/youth ages 1-12, children under 1 year old are free (ticket required, please visit the STAR bank box office).
Event Information
Founded in 1984, the Festival of Trees supports ongoing operational and restoration efforts for the Embassy Theatre Foundation. The Festival is the organization’s largest annual fundraising event.
The annual traditions at the festival continue in 2024. Lobbies of the Embassy Theatre and Indiana Hotel will transform into a wonderland of decorated trees at various sizes, shapes and a broad array of themes. Admission includes visits with Santa (various dates and time) and festive entertainment on stage including the Grande Page pipe organ as well as youth choirs, dance performances and more! Attendees will be encouraged to register to win various goodies as well as vote for their favorite trees! Also noteworthy will be the animated holiday windows along the building on Harrison Street.
2024 Festival of Trees Hours
Wednesday, November 27: 6-9 p.m. – OPENING NIGHT as a part of Night of Lights
Thursday, November 28: 3-7 p.m. – THANKSGIVING DAY with a screening of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018) animated film at 4 p.m.
Friday, November 29, through Monday, December 2: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Breakfast with Santa Friday and Saturday from 9-11a.m. – separate ticketed event)
Tuesday, December 3: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. SENIOR DAY (open to all ages)
Wednesday, December 4: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (FINAL DAY OF FESTIVAL)
This annual event includes a private tour of the Festival of Trees FIRST at 8:30 a.m. and then Breakfast with Santa programming to begin around 9 a.m. Mad Anthony will provide a scrumptious breakfast buffet. The whole family will enjoy an abridged but engaging performance of Anastasia from the Fort Wayne Youtheatre. This is an experience to remember for all in attendance. Seating is very limited. This sells out every year!
Breakfast with Santa is now SOLD OUT.
Festival of Trees Stage Programming
Wednesday, November 27: 6-9 p.m. – OPENING NIGHT
- 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Grande Page Pipe Organ
Thursday, November 28: 3-7 p.m. – THANKSGIVING DAY
- 3 p.m. – Grande Page Pipe Organ played by Cletus Goens
- 4 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018) animated film
- 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. – Grande Page Pipe Organ
Friday, November 29: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- 11 a.m. – Grande Page Pipe Organ
- 12 p.m. – Rusty Ammerman’s “Dimension of Illusion”
- 1 p.m. – Fred Astaire Dance Studios/Go Dance
- 2 p.m. – Fred Astaire Dance Studios
- 3 p.m. – 5678! School of Dance
- 4 p.m. – K. Monique’s Studio of Dance
- 5 p.m. – Amaneceres de Mexico Dance
- 6 p.m. – Pure Dance Works
- 7 p.m. – Elite Dance Center
Saturday, November 30: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- 11 a.m. – Grande Page Pipe Organ played by Trebor Trahin
- 12 p.m. – Dance NY Style Studio of Dance
- 1 p.m. – Top Notch Twirl
- 2 p.m. – En Croix Ballet
- 3 p.m. – Julie’s School of Dance
- 4 p.m. – SheeKriStyle Academy of Dance Arts
- 5 p.m. – Kinetic Revelation Academy of Dance and the Arts
- 6 p.m. – Fort Wayne School of Dance
- 7 p.m. – Tiffany & Co. Studio of Dance
Sunday, December 1: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- 11 a.m. – Grande Page Pipe Organ played by Cletus Goens
- 12 p.m. – STARZ Dance Academy & Gymnastics in Motion
- 1 p.m. – Boss Lady Dance Company
- 2 p.m. – Icon Dance Center
- 3 p.m. – Pulse Dance and Performance Center
- 4 p.m. – Northeast School of Dance
- 5 p.m. – Fort Wayne Dance Collective
- 6 p.m. – Dyson Dance Studio
- 7 p.m. – Three Rivers Dance Academy
Monday, December 2: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- 11 a.m. – Grande Page Pipe Organ played by Cletus Goens
- 12 p.m. – South Side High School Orchestra
- 1 p.m. – Northrop Sinfonia
- 2 p.m. – Grande Page Pipe Organ played by Trebor Trahin
- 3 p.m. – Heartland Sings Principal Artists
- 4 p.m. – Vocal Students of Heartland Sings
- 6:30 p.m. – Fort Wayne Children’s Choir
Tuesday, December 3: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- 9 a.m. – Grande Page Pipe Organ played by Cletus Goens (Sing-a-Long)
- 10 a.m. – Miami Middle School Orchestra
- 11 a.m. – Northrop High School Choirs – Allure & Charisma
- 12 p.m. – Alley Kats
Wednesday, December 4: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (FINAL DAY OF FESTIVAL)
- 9 a.m. – PFW Flute Ensemble
- 10 a.m. – Canterbury Wind Ensemble & Choir
- 11 a.m. – Canterbury Middle School Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra
- 12 p.m. – PFW Jazz Ensemble
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2024 Festival Sponsorship & Decorating Opportunities
The early bird tree deadline is Wednesday, October 23. After that date, sponsorship pricing increases. If you are interested in sponsoring a tree, please reach out to Stephanie Carlson, grants and sponsorships director, at stephanie@fwembassytheatre.org or at 260.247.6076.
CLICK HERE for 2024 Embassy Festival of Trees Sponsorship Options
In addition, members of the community who wish to be involved in tree decoration should contact Brittneay King-Pope, special events director, at brittneay@fwembassytheatre.org or at 260.247.9384.
Embassy Festival of Trees offers organizations a unique opportunity to participate in one of northeast Indiana’s most popular annual community events and the Embassy Theatre Foundation’s largest fundraiser:
Community Visibility — The Festival of Trees generally attracts more than 25,000 visitors annually to the Embassy Theatre. Beginning with the Night of Lights, the Embassy is a featured stop in the city’s annual downtown lighting ceremony, offering the opening of the Harrison Street holiday windows and the opening night for Festival of Trees.
Youth Performance Opportunity — Youth entertainment on the Embassy stage is a highlight of the festival, with 30+ performances including 20+ regional dance groups and choirs on the stage throughout the festival. The youth performances provide an entertainment backdrop for the festival, and young performers receive an opportunity to experience the Embassy’s iconic stage where legends have stood before them.
Community Involvement — This event opens the doors to Fort Wayne and surrounding communities and gives the public the opportunity to participate as patrons, musical performers, event volunteers, sponsors and/or tree decorators. The 2023 festival featured 67 beautifully decorated trees.
Regional Impact — In keeping with its mission to preserve and operate one of Indiana’s largest historic theaters, the Embassy manages ongoing restoration and maintenance efforts, all with the primary goal of improving and securing the theater for future generations. Overall, the Embassy welcomes more than 130,000 visitors annually. The Festival of Trees provides funding that allows the Embassy to remain a thriving theater for northeast Indiana to treasure.
Thank you to our 2024 Festival of Tree Sponsors
Title Sponsor
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