The annual Christmas Tree Festival is celebrating 50 years and opens up to the public this Wednesday. There will be 112 trees on display, the most ever, from area groups, organizations, and agencies. Hundreds of people will attend the festival to see the displays, enjoy the activities and even get some decorating ideas. This year, Santa will be making an appearance at the festival along with all the long-standing traditions.

Jason Aldrich WOFB Communications and Public Relations Manager explains, “Obviously the lingering effects of COVID are still out there. We had the staff, we had the items, we have volunteers that wanted to step up and do this. And again, Christmas can be a lonely time for many. Maybe folks don’t really a lot of family around or really don’t have any plans. We’re even inviting those that are just tired of the hustle and bustle and don’t want to cook for the day.”