Festival of Trees

Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park Presents 29th Annual Festival of Trees

Festival of Trees

Big Stone Gap, VA. The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is pleased to present the 29th Annual Festival of Trees. The Festival of Trees is going now  through Tuesday, Dec. 31. An incredible feat of community creativity and involvement, the Festival of Trees leaves all four floors of the stately Victorian home that houses the museum’s collections lavishly decorated for the holiday season.

Volunteers from Southwest Virginia continue these traditions by decorating holiday trees, mantels, doorways and banisters throughout the Southwest Virginia Museum, sharing their creative talents and holiday spirit with all who visit the site. This year, over 80 groups will contribute their time and talent to create truly beautiful displays.

Visitors may tour the Festival of Trees from Nov. 10 through Dec. 31 during regular museum hours and special “night viewings.” Night viewings are scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 22, 23, 29 and 30 and Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 30. The park will offer two special night viewings “An Evening Aglow” on November 23 and December 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. For these two evenings only, visitors will be offered an opportunity to view the museum in a different light. With overhead lights turned off, glowing luminaries and flickering candles guide the way through more than 80 differently decorated trees and displays. It’s a unique way to enjoy one of the longest-running holiday traditions in the area.  Regular admission rates apply: Adults – $5, children 6-12 – $3, and children under 6 are free. Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more. For more information about the Festival of Trees, please contact the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park at (276) 523-1322.