Friday
November 13 to 15, 2026
Plan Your Festival Visit
See decorated Christmas trees, visit Santa, and enter to win a tree while supporting scholarships for local students.
Saturday
November 14
10 AM to 7 PMSunday
November 15
10 AM to 4 PMAdmission and location
A Western North Carolina Christmas tradition for the whole family.
$5 admission
Admission is paid at the door. Cash and cards are accepted. Children under 12 are free, and every paid admission includes two raffle tickets.
The Beal Center
25 Herbert Street
Hayesville, NC 28904
Additional raffle tickets
- 1 ticket$4
- 3 tickets$10
- 7 tickets$20
- 20 tickets$50
- 50 tickets$100
Purchase tickets at the festival and enter for a chance to take home your favorite decorated Christmas tree.
Photos with Santa
Visit the Santa Room during festival hours and take as many photos with Santa as you would like. The 2026 Santa Room is sponsored by Graves Directional Drilling.
75 to 80 decorated trees
Explore approximately 75 to 80 sponsored trees throughout The Beal Center.
Accessible venue
The Beal Center has an elevator and an ADA-accessible restroom for festival guests.
Free public parking
Free public parking is available when you visit the festival.
Tree pickup and transportation
The festival team will wrap each winning tree to make it easier to transport. Winners are responsible for arranging and transporting their own trees. Pickup must be completed by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17.
Cash and cards accepted
Pay admission and purchase additional raffle tickets at the festival using cash or a card.
Ask a Festival QuestionWhen is the 2026 WNC Festival of Trees?
The festival is Friday, November 13, through Sunday, November 15, 2026.
What are the festival hours?
The festival is open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where is the festival?
The festival is held at The Beal Center, 25 Herbert Street, Hayesville, North Carolina 28904.
How much is admission?
Admission is $5 per person and is sold at the door. Children under 12 are free. Each paid admission includes two raffle tickets.
What payment methods are accepted?
Cash and cards are accepted for admission and additional raffle ticket purchases at the festival.
Support local students
Enjoy the festival and help fund local scholarships.
Every visit, sponsorship, raffle ticket, and donation supports the WNC Festival of Trees Scholarship Fund.