Goodwill Industries  of  Southwest Florida and the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center (SBDAC) presents the 15th Annual  Festival  of  Trees, Dec. 2 – 5. This annual fundraiser has become a holiday tradition in Southwest Florida for thousands of families. The 4-day event ushers in the holidays at the SBDAC located at 2301 First Street in the River District of Fort Myers.

Throughout the Festival of Trees event, the public can view the trees, purchase raffle tickets, and vote for their favorites. Area businesses decorate the trees with a retail value in décor and gifts that are valued at $1,500 – $2,000. Many in the past have surpassed those minimums! 

On the last day of the event, one winning ticket from each tree raffle box is selected. The trees are then carefully wrapped with all their gifts and goodies and delivered to the winner’s home. It only takes one ticket to win. Raffle tickets at $10/each or three for $25 and the proceeds benefit both non-profits.

In addition to the tree raffle, Festival of Trees participants can enjoy the “Holiday Stroll” down First Street, the official wreath lighting by the Mayor, a free outdoor concert with the biggest and best-known country act in Southwest Florida – the Ben Allen Band, Santa’s Block Party, entertainment, pictures with Santa and a children’s’ workshop.

Tickets to the event can be purchased in advance at https://www.sbdac.com/. For Festival of Trees 2021 at a Glance visit fortmyersfestivaloftrees.com.

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is committed to serving people with disabilities and disadvantages by offering life-changing opportunities to achieve independence. The Festival of Trees event helps to fund the many programs and services offered throughout the Southwest Florida community.