WEYBURN - The 25th anniversary of the Festival of Trees will return to an in-person auction for the decorated Christmas trees, in support of the Family Place’s Early Years Family Resource Centre, along with a silent auction and raffles.
The viewing of the decorated trees and silent auction items opened on Nov. 20, at the Great Plains Ford auction building, located at 285 First Ave. SW.
The viewing will be closed on Nov. 24, and opens again on Monday, Nov. 25 from 1-7 p.m., and on Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A special feature for families will be a visit by Santa Claus on Nov. 25 from 4-6 p.m., and children can sit on Santa’s knee with parents taking their own photos.
Those interested in bidding for the silent auction items can go to the tree auction’s Facebook page unitil Nov. 25, and pickup of items will be on Nov 26.
The evening for the tree auction, on Wednesday, Nov. 27, will be a ticketed event, at a cost of $20 for individuals or $150 for a table of eight. A charcuterie board will be served to the tables at intermission, and a cash bar will be available.
Tickets are available by calling the Family Place at 306-842-7477.
The evening will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m., a presentation at 6:30 p.m. followed by the tree auction.