The holiday event of the season!  Premieres each year, the first Thursday, after Thanksgiving. The Festival of Trees is the major fund-raiser for The Family Tree Center. The Festival has become one of the finest community activities, garnering support from banks, hospitals, churches, non-profit organizations, local businesses, schools and scout troops.

Begun in 1985, the Festival of Trees has become synonymous with the holiday season in Billings. For many residents and visitors, the holidays would not be complete without at least one visit to view the trees or participate in the weekend activities.

Each year, the Festival of Trees provides an opportunity for community members to help prevent child abuse and neglect in Yellowstone County and the surrounding area.   Donating or buying a tree, sponsoring the event, or participating in one of the many weekend activities during the Festival helps raise money and awareness; both help The Family Tree Center.
 
Over the course of this 4-day event, over 10,000 people pass through the doors to view the unique Holiday Trees and participate in the assortment of activities.
 
All dollars raised at the Festival go where they are needed most—toward the many child abuse prevention programs in place at The Family Tree Center. Referrals are increasing, and the number of families that we serve continues to grow. Now more than ever, the Family Tree Center needs your support.
 Please join us in our efforts to “stop the hurt before it happens.”
 
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Sponsors for our 33rd Festival of Trees Event are:
 
BILLINGS EXCHANGE CLUBS:  
Breakfast Exchange Club
Downtown Exchange Club    
Heights Exchange Club
Laurel Exchange Club
West End Exchange Club   
 
STAR SPONSORS:  
Electrical Consultants, Inc. 
Steve & Susan Duganz
 

DOVE SPONSORS:
Billings Clinic
 Payne West Insurance
Phillips 66          

BELL  SPONSORS:
Billings Alarm Company
Diamond B
St. Vincent Healthcare

HOLLY SPONSORS:
Montana Peterbilt
Yellowstone Bank

SNOWFLAKE  SPONSORS:
Allstate Micheal Haas Agency
Crowley Fleck PLLP
Scheels

FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL:
Bernice and Tom Hash
Hertz

IN-KIND SPONSORS:
Allegra Print and Imaging                
Billings Gazette                               
DIA Events                                     
Eggert Engineering
Old Dominion
Rands Ranch
Robin’s Nest Photography
Russell Media
Technology by Design

2018 People’s Choice Award
Ronalee Stone & Judy Nissen
Gingerbread Dreams & Peppermint Kisses

2017 People’s Choice Award
A Doggie Christmas
Big Sky Pet Resort                      

2016 People’s Choice Award
The Magic of Candy Canes
Big Sky Thunderbolts 4-H Club

2015 People’s Choice Award
Star Wars Christmas
Elfin Storm Troopers

2014  People’s Choice Award
A Sparkly Winter Night
Ronalee Stone & Judy Nissen

2013 People’s Choice Award
Lewis & Clark
Ron Arneson Law Office

2012 People’s Choice Award
A Black Tie Affair
Walla Walla University Billings Campus

2011 People’s Choice Award
Safari Christmas
Arneson Law Office

2010 People’s Choice Award
Winter Play
Walla Walla University Billings Campus

2009 People’s Choice Award
O’ Holy Night
St.Vincent Healthcare NICU