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Where community, creativity, and generosity come together to create one of Bonner County’s most magical holiday traditions.

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More Than a Festival


The Festival of Trees is a week-long celebration of generosity and community connection. From downtown raffle trees and family activities to live holiday music and an elegant gala beneath the stars, every event helps strengthen the nonprofits, businesses, and neighbors that make Bonner & Boundary County special.

Explore decorated raffle trees throughout Sandpoint as local nonprofits partner with businesses to raise funds and spread holiday cheer.

A festive day of holiday shopping, children’s activities, entertainment, treats, and the first public viewing of this year’s Festival trees.

Celebrate the season with the Bonners Ferry Community Orchestra, a curated Christmas Market, holiday beverages, and a preview of the Gala trees.

An elegant evening featuring dinner, live entertainment, inspiring stories, and the premier tree auction.

Find Your Place in the Story


The Festival of Trees is possible because businesses, organizations, and community leaders choose to do more than sponsor an event—they choose to invest in the place we all call home.


Your partnership helps create cherished holiday traditions, supports local nonprofits, brings visitors to our downtown businesses, and strengthens the connections that make our community unique.


More importantly, it demonstrates your commitment to the people who live, work, and raise their families here.

Sponsor one of our signature Festival experiences and showcase your commitment to the Bonner County community.

Become one of our ten featured Tree Designers and create a stunning auction tree that will be displayed throughout Festival week.

Nonprofits and businesses partner together to display raffle trees throughout Sandpoint. Nonprofits keep 100% of their raffle proceeds.

Help transform the Hive, welcome guests, serve cookies and cocoa, support craft activities, or deliver trees to their new homes.

Meet our 2026 tree designers

10 Trees. 10 Incredible Designers. One Hometown Holiday.

From local businesses and craftspeople to some of Sandpoint's most recognizable names, ten teams are dreaming up this year's signature auction trees.


See them at our Friends and Family Day Nov. 28th from 11am-5pm, at our Christmas Jubilee Concert on Nov. 29th from 2-5pm or at the Gala on December 5th!

Little Houses big impact.

$14,900 Raised Last Year!

  • $200 for the winning classroom
  • Pizza party + bragging rights
  • $2,000 donated to the nonprofit of their choice

2026 participating 4th grade classrooms

  • Farmin Stidwell (x3 classrooms)
  • Washington Elementary (x2 classrooms)
  • Selle Valley Carden School
  • Kootenai Elementary
  • Naples Elementary
  • Valley View Elementary

Live Talent. Live all day.

The Sounds of a Hometown Holiday

Friends & Family Day comes alive with the sounds of our community. Six local performance groups are generously sharing their talents throughout the day, filling The Hive with music, joy, and a little extra hometown holiday magic.

MORE THAN A TREE IN A WINDOW

Throughout downtown Sandpoint, 12 local businesses are teaming up with 12 local nonprofits to fill our hometown with holiday cheer—and shine a light on the organizations making a difference here every day.


Grab a passport, explore the decorated windows, discover the missions behind the magic, and celebrate what happens when community shows up for community.

Angels Over Sandpoint
@ Mick Duffs Brew Hall


419 N 2nd Ave.

11am-9pm


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Bonner Community Food Bank @ Eve's Leaves


326 N 1st Ave.

9:30am-5:30pm


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Humble Hillside Farm Maternity Home @ Connies


323 Cedar St.

7am-8pm


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UCAN @
Mick Duffs Restaurant


419 N 2nd Ave.

11am-9pm


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Love In Action Idaho
@ Larson's


327 N 1st Ave.
8:30am-6pm



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Bridge Haven @ Carousel Imporium


334 N 1st Ave Ste 103

10am-6pm


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Community Crock Pot
@ Baxters on Cedar


109 Cedar St.

Noon-8pm


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Sandpoint Area Seniors @ Bella Terra Boutique


223 N 1st Ave.

10am-5:30pm


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Thin Line Community
@ The Alpine Shop


213 Church St.

10am-5pm


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Panhandle Alliance for Education @ Pend d'Orielle Winery


223 N 1st Ave.

10am-5:30pm

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Valor Christian School
@ 113 Main


113 Main St.

11am-9pm


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Community Cancer Services @ Sawyers


320 N 1st Ave.

7:30am-3:30pm
Closed Sun./Mon.


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Your Festival Passport

Festival Passports go on sale November 21 at The Hive and all participating Charity & Cheer businesses. Each $20 Passport serves as your guide to every Charity & Cheer tree throughout Sandpoint and includes one entry into the Festival's featured raffle tree, generously donated and decorated by the Women of The Idaho Club. Complete your passport by visiting every Charity & Cheer location and you'll also be entered for a chance to win a special grand prize, generously provided by the Downtown Sandpoint Business Association.


Raffle tickets for each Charity & Cheer tree are sold separately by the participating nonprofit at each location, with 100% of proceeds benefiting that nonprofit.

Ready to Be Part of the Magic?


Whether you sponsor, decorate, volunteer, attend, or simply stroll downtown with a Festival Passport, there is a place for you at the Festival of Trees.


Contact: FestivalofTrees@CRECidaho.com
Phone: (208) 920-1840

Thank you 2025 Festival of Trees Sponsors!

THANk you 2025 festival of tree donors

For any questions regarding the Festival of Trees please email: 

BeccaOrchard@gmail.com or Katie@CRECidaho.com