Annual Festival of Trees

Jacob Woll (Main) Pavilion.

Renziehausen Park. McKeesport

Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday:

Dates: December 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Times: Daily Noon to 9:00 pm

Free parking in Lots below pavilion. HCP accessible with van drop off at pavilion.

Adults $2.00, Kids 12 and under Free with a canned good to donate for the needy through the local food bank.

Activities:

Free Sleighay Ride through candle lit park:
                                        Courtesy of City of McKeesport Public Works
Times:                             *Thursday & Friday *5:00 - 8:00 PM   *Saturday & Sunday*** 12 - 8 PM

Food Concessions -                  *McKeesport Alumni &  Friends Association

Pictures & Visit with Santa -      *Daily 12 - 4, & 5 - 9 PM

Sound provided by -   *Progressive Music McKeesport, PA 

McKeesport Heritage Center -    *Open with a Holiday display.

Little Red School House -*Open for Visitors

McKeesport Garden Club Clubhouse -**Follow the luminaria to the front door.See the Garden Club's tree  here. All Glittering with Handmade Gifts, Greens and Wreaths, Homemade Baked Items and a Special "Kids Korner. It's all FREE

Bake Sale

Friday, December 5th:

Appearance by  Jay Thurber from Carnegie Mellon's radio station, WRCT-FM taping live on location at this year's Festival of Trees. Come on out and meet Jay and possibly be selected to be interviewed on Jay's Oldies Radio Show. Jay will be playing a mix of '60s and some '50s oldies, with a lot of Christmas music such as Chubby Checker, Darlene Love, etc., along with some vintage McKeesport commercials! See more at:

TREE ENTRIES/PARTICIPATION

We are currently seeking interested Non-Profit Organizations and Businesses to particpate in the 2008 Festival of Trees. You may participate in two ways, The Festival of Trees can host up to 70 trees which area organizations and business bring a tree and decorate it in accordance with the holiday spirit or their business/organization theme. There will be independent judges to vote in multiple catagories for the best trees.

Click the link to open a .PDF version of The 2008 Festival of Trees Tree Entry Application-

Click Here to View the TREE ENTRY FORM PDF File

ENTERTAINMENT:

We also are seeking entertainers who would like to perform at this event. Performances are non-compensated, but a great way for you to share the Holiday Spirit, and to get the word out about your group! All Tree particpants and entertainment will be listed in the McKeesport Daily News with Entertainment and time schedules.

Click the link to open a .PDF version of The 2008 Festival of Trees Entertainment Application:

Click Here to View the ENTERTAINMENT FORM PDF File

Both Applications can also be emailed to your inbox in Microsoft Word format by contacting mckrecboard@cs.com

 For more information, please contact Jim Brown at 412-675-5068 or email Renziepark@comcast.net