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Welcome to Our New Online Home

The Beal Center glowing at night during the WNC Festival of Trees
The historic Beal Center glows during festival weekend as families gather in downtown Hayesville.

We are excited to welcome you to the new online home of the WNC Festival of Trees.

The website was created to make it easier for visitors, sponsors, volunteers, donors, and community members to find everything they need in one welcoming place. It reflects both the joy of festival weekend and the purpose behind every decorated tree.

Everything you need, all in one place

Visitors can find festival dates, hours, admission details, raffle information, Santa policies, accessibility information, parking, and tree-pickup guidance. Sponsors can compare opportunities and pay online, while volunteers can learn where help is needed and register for a shift.

The site also shares the story behind the festival, photographs from previous years, community impact, scholarship information, frequently asked questions, and ways to give directly to the scholarship fund.

A website built around our mission

Since 2022, our sponsors, visitors, volunteers, and donors have helped raise $94,000 for scholarships and approved community programs. This website is more than an event guide. It is a place to celebrate that impact, welcome more communities into the mission, and continue creating brighter futures for local students.

We invite you to explore, share the website with friends, and discover how you can be part of the 2026 WNC Festival of Trees.