Midcoast Tree Festival in Brunswick begins Nov. 22

BRUNSWICK — A new tradition to celebrate the holiday season while raising money for local organizations is set to begin in the Bath/Brunswick area.
All Saints Parish and St. John’s Catholic School, both in Brunswick, are partnering with Spectrum Generations and the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber for the first Midcoast Tree Festival Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22 to 24, and the following week, Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, at the St. John’s Community Center, 43 Pleasant St.
Proceeds from the festival will benefit St. John’s Catholic School, Spectrum Generations’ Meals on Wheels program and the chamber.
The festival will showcase themed lighted artificial Christmas trees created by local organizations and businesses. The trees, each adorned with decorations and gifts worth at least $500, will be raffled off at the festival’s conclusion. Wreaths, donated by non-profit organizations, will be displayed at the festival entrance and raffled off as door prizes on the final day of the event.
The festival will also feature live entertainment, a children’s activity area, visits by Santa and Mrs. Claus, 50/50 raffles, and a café.
The grand opening celebration will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, featuring the music of the Maine Marimba Ensemble. On November 23, 24, 29, and 30, the festival will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Dec. 1, the final day of the festival, doors will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at which time the tree and wreath winners will be drawn.
For more information, call Cory King at 207-725-8797.