Join Us for the 2025 Festival of Trees! Home for the Holidays
The money raised from this special event helps support many projects at MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center. It helps us provide quality and caring healthcare to our community. Thanks to your generosity over the years, we have raised about $2 million. The Friends of MercyOne Cedar Falls sincerely thank you for your continued support, which has helped us with renovations, new medical equipment, and better services.
Our goal for this year's Silent Auction is $14,000, with a strech goal of $20,000. Bidding for trees, wreaths, and other fantastic items opens Nov. 11, 2025.
Festival of Trees Details:
- Date: Nov. 18-23, 2025
- Location: Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Lobby
- Online Auction: Nov. 11-23, 2025.
Event Highlights Include:
- Gallery of Trees, Wreaths, and Table Settings (open for public viewing)
- Uncork A Festive Spirit
- Holiday Breakfast Supporting Our Military
- Games in the Trees
- Red Sleigh
- Jingle and Shine: Celebrating Women's Strength Luncheon
- “Tree-mendous” Trivia Night
- Santa’s Workshop
- Teddy Bear Tea
- Online Silent Auction
Our online auction offers the chance to bid on beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, and a variety of other items. Special thanks to Oakridge Realtors for sponsoring the 2025 Online Auction. NEW this year is THREE VACATION PACKAGES: two to FLORIDA and one to LAKE OF THE OZARKS, among many other exciting new items! Bidders must be at least 25 years old for all items. Be sure to visit the Gallagher to see the Trees and Wreaths, and enjoy holiday music performed by local students throughout the week! Don’t forget to write your letter to Santa—drop it off in Santa’s mailbox inside the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
Attendees can vote for their favorite tree, wreath, and table setting at the Gallagher. Greeters will provide voting tickets—simply place your ticket in the box for your favorites.
This wonderful event wouldn't be possible without our dedicated Festival Ambassadors, who volunteer countless hours to ensure its success. If you're interested in helping with the 38th annual Festival of Trees in 2026, please contact the MercyOne Northeast Iowa Foundation office. We would love to have your support!
Blessings to all!
From the Foundation Team: Joe, Diane, Stephanie, and Darci
Visit us at: MercyOne.org/festivaloftrees | For additional information, call: 319-268-3161.
Special Note: Be sure to check out this year's original artwork—Item #1—it's truly stunning! (Images will be available starting early November, so stay tuned!)
Mark Your Calendars:
Bidding for trees, wreaths, and other fantastic items opens Nov. 11 and ends Nov. 23 at 2pm, CST. Check back often! You, your company, or organization could take home a beautiful holiday display and support a life-saving cause.
Please note: All items must be picked up in person; shipping is not available.
Online Auction Sponsor:
