The Virginia Community Foundation and Essentia Health Virginia Regional Foundation are pleased to announce the 23rd Annual Festival of Trees. All proceeds from this year's event wi benefit our local community.

Schedule of Events:

November 15, 2023

4pm-7pm - Laurentian Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
Hosted by Iron Trail Motors Catered by The Sugar Shack Entertainment by Christopher David Hanson
Virginia Elks Lodge $10 Members - $15 Non-Members
Tickets Available at the door
Door prizes from local small businesses
Festival of Trees Raffle Tickets not available this evening.

November 16, 2023

5pm - 8pm: Designer Handbag Bingo Session 1

Hosted by the Virginia Community Foundation
$35 in Advance, $40 at the door - Ticket price includes entrance into the event, light refreshments, and an evening of merriment!
$280 Reserved table of 8 - Includes single ticket admissions & table for eight
Every attendee will be required to purchase bingo cards at the door for $5

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November 17, 2023

5pm - 8pm: Designer Handbag Bingo Session #2

Hosted by Virginia Community Foundation
Doors Open 5pm - First Game 6pm
Virginia Elks Lodge
$35 in Advance - $40 at the door Ticket price includes entrance into the event, light refreshments, and an evening of merriment!
Reserved Table of 8 - $280
Reserved table price includes single ticket admissions and a reserved table of 8
Every attendee will be required to purchase bingo cards at the door for $5

Additional Items for Purchase:
- Extra Bingo Game Book $5
- Extra Game #11 $5
- Lucky Buck Games $1 per chance
- Wine Raffle $20/1 bottle; $30/2
- Event Exclusive Raffles

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November 18, 2023

Tour of Homes
Hosted by Essentia Health Virginia Regional Foundation
Registration 10:30am-5pm
Homes Open 11am-7pm
$35 in Advance - $40 Week of Ticket price includes exclusive access to four homes, one business, and a personal charcuterie box
All attendees will stop by the Virginia Elks Lodge prior to touring homes to receive your brochure and wristband.

Parade & Fireworks
Hosted by City of Virginia & ReVive Virginia

2:00pm-4:30pm: Horse Drawn Carriage Rides  - Fire Hall

5:15pm: Twilight Holiday Parade
Parade is on Chestnut Street in Historic Downtown Virginia!
Want to join the fun and be in the parade? All entries are invited, including: floats, fire trucks, horses, civic groups, trucks, trailers, and walking groups.
Parade applications can be found at: - www.virginiamn.us/revive
- [email protected]  Pam at (218) 749-3579

6:15pm: Fireworks
Stick around after the parade for fireworks on the shores of Silver Lake, sponsored by the City of Virginia.

5:30pm: Raffle Ticket Sales Ends
All Raffle Ticket winners will be called directly to pick up by 3pm on Sunday.

November 19, 2023

9am-12pm: Pancake Breakfast with Santa
Hosted by Essentia Health Virginia Regional Foundation & Virginia Community Foundation
- Virginia Elks Lodge
- $10 for ages 13-adult
- $5 for ages 6-12
- $2 for ages 5 & under
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting - have your wish list ready! Personal photography is encouraged. Complimentary children's activities. Trees decorated by North Star Elementary 3rd graders will be featured!

10am-12pm:Students of Shannon Gunderson Performance
Festival of Trees Raffle Tickets not available this day. Raffle ends Saturday

Silent Auction Ends 12pm
All Silent Auction winners will be contacted via phone call and will need to either pick up their item by 3pm.

Date: November 15 - 19, 2023

Location: Virginia Elks Lodge, 220 N 5th Ave W, Virginia, MN 55792.

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