Festival schedule
Stay up-to-date with the Gansevoort Lighted Memory Tree Festival's schedule. Find out when Santa arrives, when prizes are awarded, and when the tree lighting ceremony takes place. Join us in Veterans Park for an evening of community, light, and remembrance!
Event timings
The Gansevoort Lighted Memory Tree Festival takes place on November 29th starting at 6:00 PM and concluding at 8:00 PM. Here's a breakdown of the evening's events:
- 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Santa arrives
- 6:45 PM: Prizes awarded
- 7:00 PM: Dedication and tree lighting
- 8:00 PM: Festival ends
What to expect
A typical evening at the Gansevoort Lighted Memory Tree Festival includes:
- Delicious food and drinks provided by Country Kids of Gansevoort 4-H (hot dogs and cocoa).
- Public tasting and judging of the best crock.
- Fun crafts for all ages.
- Local vendors offering unique gifts and wares.
- The heartwarming tree lighting ceremony.
- A visit from Santa with toys for all the good boys and girls.
- Donations accepted for local veterans.
- Festive music to set the holiday mood.
Special events
Don't miss these special events during the festival:
- Santa's Mailbox: From November 29th to December 10th, drop off your letters to Santa!
Schedule updates
The festival schedule will be updated the week of the festival. Please check back here for the latest information.
We will provide updates on any schedule changes as soon as possible.