News Release

FORT WAYNE — The 40th annual Festival of Trees opens at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, and runs through Wednesday, Dec. 4. This regional holiday tradition was founded in 1984 and continues to serve as the biggest annual fundraiser for the Embassy Theatre Foundation. This year the Festival celebrates four decades of  holiday splendor as one of the region’s most anticipated traditions. Ambassador Enterprises is the event’s title sponsor.

The Festival of Trees supports ongoing operational and restoration efforts for the Embassy Theatre. Last year’s event included 67 lavishly decorated trees and saw more than 25,000 visitors.

The annual traditions at the festival continue in 2024 as it celebrates four decades in the community. The 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. The organization will also feature refreshed and charming holiday windows along Harrison Street and at the corner of Jefferson Boulevard and Harrison Street.

Visitors can also register to win various goodies and vote for their favorite trees (watch for QR codes throughout the facility). Also new this year is a limited-edition Embassy Theatre Blade ornament for $16 that can be purchased at the box office, at concessions and at a station at the end of the festival path (while
supplies last).

Ticket pricing for the Festival of Trees is $10/adult (13-plus years), $5/youth ages 1-12, and infants may attend for free (obtain a free infant ticket at the box office for entry). There will be special pricing for seniors on Senior Day only ($8 on Tuesday, Dec. 3). Patrons are encouraged to get tickets in advance to avoid long lines at the Star Bank box office. However, tickets are available for purchase on site through the end of the festival. Hands must be stamped at the entry point to tour the event more than once.

Festival of Trees tickets can be purchased at
ticketmaster.com/event/050060B6F744663D

Also to purchase tickets or find more information, visit fwembassytheatre.org/festival-of-trees/.