December 3–6, 2026La Salle Reception Center · Southbridge, MA

2026 tree participation

Share your creativity. Donate a decorated tree.

Your tree can promote a business or organization, showcase a group’s creativity, celebrate your family or honor someone special. Festival guests purchase raffle chances for the trees they would love to win, helping fund our cancer charities.

Register byNovember 10

To be listed in the Festival program

Online photos dueNovember 15

For Plan B and Plan C trees

Set up at La SalleDecember 1 or 2

Choose your preferred setup day

Choose what works for you

Three ways to participate

All donated trees are raffled to support the Festival’s beneficiaries.

Plan A

At the Festival

Set up your decorated tree at La Salle Reception Center, where guests can view it throughout Festival weekend.

Plan B

Online only

Decorate and photograph your tree at home. We’ll feature it online and through Festival social media.

Plan C

At the Festival & online

Enjoy both kinds of exposure. You’ll photograph the tree at home and then set it up again at La Salle.

What to know

Tree guidelines

  • Use a new artificial tree with a new tree stand.
  • Tree sizes may range from 3 to 10 feet.
  • Lights are encouraged, and a tree skirt is welcome.
  • Decorations should have a holiday theme or reflect the work or interests of your business, organization, school, group or family.
  • Bring the original tree box or bags so the winner can safely take the tree home.
  • Optional dedications and memorials should be limited to 10 words. Longer messages must be printed by the donor and attached to the tree.

Ready to create?

Register your tree

Early registration is encouraged. Apply online, or print the participation form and return it by email or mail.