Festival of Trees

Dakota Hope Clinic announces the Festival of Trees, Minot’s landmark holiday event, with fun and free activities for all ages. Held at the N.D. State Fair Center, this two-day celebration, Nov. 18-19, is a perfect way to kick off the Christmas season. Friday events include the vendor showcase, free family photos, tea in the trees, performances by local musicians, Christmas craft classes and a bake sale. Saturday daytime events include a 5K race and family fun run, vendor show, free horse-drawn wagon rides, free family photos, concert in the trees, Santa and Mrs. Clause, and “Follow the Star” where attendees meet the live nativity characters and hear their stories. A silent auction takes place both days and the event concludes Saturday evening with the dinner and live auction, a ticketed event. For more information or to get tickets for the dinner and auction, go to festoftrees.com or call Dakota Hope at 701-852-4675. All proceeds from the event go to Dakota Hope Clinic, a life-affirming pregnancy help center, now offering their free and confidential services in Minot and Tioga.