The Midcoast Tree Festival fundraiser returns to Brunswick’s St. John’s Community Center during the weekends of Nov. 18-20 and Nov. 25-27.
Brimming with gifts worth more than $500 each, Christmas trees are donated by businesses and organizations in and around the Midcoast. The public is invited to view the trees and purchase raffle tickets for chances to win the trees and all gifts in that tree space. Over 30 trees with gifts will be available to view and bid on at 43 Pleasant St. Back by popular demand, Priority Real Estate Group will again donate “Mega Tree” — an oversized Christmas tree that includes over $3,000 worth of gifts and goodies!
Fundraiser guests will enjoy concessions and hot cocoa bar provided by the Brunswick Knights of Columbus. A range of entertainers will participate at various times including the Maine Marimba Ensemble, Your Caricature (character drawings), Spark’s Ark Animal Services, Maine Youth Orchestra, Peter Boie Magician, Libby Mathews singer, St. John’s Catholic School Chorus and the Playing for Laughs Improv Troupe. Youth arts and crafts activities will be offered ongoing throughout the course of this two-weekend event. A visit from Santa will conclude festivities at 1 p.m. Nov. 27.
Event entry is $2 per person and free for children under age 12. Raffle tickets are 50 cents each, with an unlimited amount sold to attendees who want to bid. Purchasing tickets will be cash only due to state regulations.
The Midcoast Tree Festival is a fundraiser that supports the programs and services of Spectrum Generations including Meals on Wheels; First Parish of Brunswick grief support, emergency fuel and housing assistance fund in addition to other programs and projects; and the Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber “Chamber Works 2030” program which focuses on education, workforce development, hiring needs and other key issues that affect those living and working within the Midcoast region.
Volunteers and sponsors are also needed to support this fundraiser. To learn more and become involved in the Midcoast Tree Festival, visit midcoasttreefestival.com or email midcoasttreefestival@gmail.com, and follow Midcoast Tree Festival on Facebook.
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