The 2010 holiday season marks the 19th year of celebration and giving.  Festival of Trees would not be possible without the tremendous support of a volunteer-lead fundraising group that depends on hundreds who give of their time and talent and a generous community to host one the largest fundraising events in Gillette, Wyoming.

In 1992, under the Campbell County Memorial Hospital umbrella, a small group of volunteers banded together to raise funds for the Lifeline Emergency Response System. The first year of Festival of Trees emerged with a 16 tree and wreath auction raising $9172 and provided service for 20 Lifeline subscribers. 

In 2004, Festival of Trees became part of the Campbell County Healthcare Foundation, continuing to support Lifeline as well as Hospice -- most recently the Close to Home Hospice Hospitality House.   In the last 19 years, Festival of Trees has grown to more than an auction of 60 plus trees and wreaths; we provide lunch for the senior population in Campbell County so they may take part in our festivities.  We also offer Family Day and events, Wine and Cheese and Gala Events, gift shop, live entertainment and of course the live and silent auctions. 

Festival of Trees has raised over $1,000,000 for the improvement of healthcare in our community.