PLANS UNDERWAY FOR SECOND ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES

Plans are underway for the second annual Festival of Trees, benefitting United Way of North Central Mississippi. Last year over $20,000 was raised during this mulit-event spectacular, and this year, a new venue, more events, and increased participation promise for an even better year.

Festival of Trees, co-chaired by MSU Athletic Director Greg Byrne and wife Regina Byrne, will take place from Thursday, November 12 – Saturday, November 21 at the Griffis Room in the Palmeiro Center on Mississippi State University’s campus, and will feature a display of beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, hand painted platters, a gingerbread village, and other one-of-a kind items that will be available to purchase through live and silent auction during the festival’s opening event, the Holiday Party and Auction on November 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Other events include Ladies Night on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m., which will feature food by Chef Ty Thames of Restaurant Tyler, wine pairings and tastings by the Savvy Grape, wreath-making display by Occasions, and Christmas table setting advise and demonstrations by Rubye Guest and Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, November 21 from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m., a special event in which children can visit with Santa, have Christmas photos made, make a craft they can take-home, and enjoy breakfast provided by local restaurants.

To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit www.festivaloftreesstarkville.org or call Regina Byrne at (662) 617-1711. Schedule for Festival of Trees is as follows:

Holiday Party & Auction – Thursday, November 12
7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $40 each
Features: entertainment by Keith and Margie, live and silent auction, food by Eat With Us Group, and more

Ladies Night – Tuesday, November 17
7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $25 each
Features: food by Chef Ty Thames of Restaurant Tyler, wine pairings and tastings by Savvy Grape, wreath-making display by Occasions, Christmas table setting advise and demonstration by Rubye Guest, and hostess and teacher gift suggestions

Breakfast with Santa – Saturday, November 21
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Tickets are $5 in advance, $8 at door
Features: visit and take Christmas photos with Santa, crafts, breakfast

Open viewing for the public –
Sunday, November 15 – 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, November 20 – 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Suggested donation is $5