The Embassy Theatre is thrilled to formally announce that it will host the 40th annual Festival of Trees from Wednesday, November 27, 2024, through Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
News release from the Embassy Theatre:
Celebrate the 40th Annual Festival of Trees This Holiday Season
Tree sponsorships still availableFort Wayne, Indiana (September 11, 2024) – The Festival of Trees is one of the region’s most anticipated holiday traditions, and the Embassy Theatre is thrilled to formally announce that it will host the 40th annual Festival of Trees from Wednesday, November 27 through Wednesday, December 4. Ambassador Enterprises has returned as the event’s title sponsor.
Founded in 1984, the Festival of Trees supports ongoing operational and restoration efforts for the Embassy Theatre Foundation. The festival is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser. Last year’s event included 67 lavishly decorated trees and saw over 25,000 visitors.
The annual traditions at the festival continue in 2024 as it celebrates four decades in this community. Lobbies of the Embassy Theatre and former Indiana Hotel will transform into a wonderland of decorated trees of various sizes, shapes and a broad array of themes. Admission includes visits with Santa (various dates and times) and entertainment on stage including the Grande Page pipe organ as well as youth choirs, dance performances and more.
Breakfast with Santa is a community favorite and will take place Friday and Saturday of the festival. Cost for the breakfast will be $30 per person (reservation required, very limited seating). Breakfast with Santa is sponsored by Steel Dynamics.
Tickets go on sale for the Festival of Trees and Breakfast with Santa on Friday, October 4 at 10 a.m.
The Embassy is still accepting tree sponsorships through Wednesday, October 23. If you are interested in sponsoring a tree, please reach out to Stephanie Carlson, grants and sponsorships director, at stephanie@fwembassytheatre.org or at 260.247.6076.
In addition, members of the community who wish to be involved in tree decoration should contact Brittneay King-Pope, special events director, at brittneay@fwembassytheatre.org or at 260.247.9384.
Ticket pricing will remain the same as 2023: $10/adult (13+ years), $5/youth ages 1-12, and children under 1 year old are free (a ticket is still required for entry to determine an accurate visitor count).
A basic festival schedule can be found below. More details to follow in coming weeks. The Embassy will keep the following page up to date as we move through planning this holiday season.
2024 Festival of Trees Schedule
Wed., Nov. 27: 6-9 p.m. (OPENING DAY corresponds with Night of Lights activities)
Thur., Nov. 28: 3-7 p.m. THANKSGIVING
- (Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018) animated film screening at 4 p.m.)
Fri., Nov. 29 – Mon., Dec. 2: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Breakfast with Santa is held on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (separate ticketed event)
Tue., Dec. 3 – Wed. Dec. 4: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Tuesday is SENIOR DAY (open to all ages)
About the Embassy Theatre
Built in 1928, the Embassy Theatre is Indiana’s largest self-sustaining historic theater. Originally known as the Emboyd, with the adjoining seven-story Indiana Hotel, the majestic movie palace and vaudeville theater introduced Indiana to the biggest stars of stage and screen. Today, the Embassy is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Combining the beauty of a bygone era with the energy and diversity of today’s performers, the Embassy is the showplace of Northern Indiana. Many choose to host events and weddings at the Embassy, as it offers flexibility and a unique event experience in an iconic piece of Fort Wayne history. Visit www.fwembassytheatre.org for more information.
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