To make Festival of Trees happen we need lots and lot of volunteers.   This includes decorating trees and wreaths, making fresh wreaths, setting up the facility, serving food and so much more.  If you are interested in helping make Camp Kidwell's largest fundraiser go, please email us here.

Special thank you to our
​2016 Angel Sponsors

Badger Evergreen Nursery
Waanders Concrete
B&G Custom Works-
In memory of Bob Hare

15th Annual
​Festival of Trees
Nov. 30 - Dec. 3, 2017

​Online Auction
Thursday, Nov. 30 @ noon - Sunday, December 3 @ 5pm

Don’t miss this festive, family oriented event!
General admission is free!
4-H Camp Kidwell is turned into a “Winter Wonderland” featuring beautifully decorated trees and wreathes, a chance to visit w/ Santa, make cookies w/ Mrs. Claus and have a meal with family and friends!  The Festival of Trees is 4-H Camp Kidwell’s largest fundraiser which has raised over $200,000 in 11 years!   Please stop out and be part of this wonderful event!!!! 

Are you interested in seeing beautifully decorated trees and wreaths or enjoying a wonderful holiday setting? Maybe you are looking to purchase a tree for your home or office?  We have a little bit of everything for every person and family!

fEATURED eVENTS

ONLINE AUCTION INFO
Nov. 30 @ noon - December 3 @ 5pm
Even if you can't make out out to camp, we have all of our silent auction items featured on an online auction.  This give everyone the chance to see the items and place bids.  We can deliver items as well.  Starting at noon on December 1, the link to the online auction will be posted on our website for everyone to check out.

Senior Citizen’s Day
November 30 - Noon-9pm
We would like to welcome all of the amazing Senior Citizens in our community.  Come as a group, on your own, or bring the grandkids!  Church and Senior Center Groups are welcome!  Lunch and dinner will be available and you can be the first to see the beautiful “Winter Wonderland!”  

Soup/Sandwich Supper
December 1 - Noon-9pm - Music starts about 6pm
We open at noon for you to enjoy lunch and browse.  Starting at 6pm we will serve a soup and sandwich supper. Again, admission is free, dinner and drinks are available at a reasonable cost.  For your listening pleasure we will feature live music by Jeff and Shelia Clearwater.

Cookies  w/ Mrs. Claus
December 2 - 10am-3pm
This is a kids and family favorite!  So much fun, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here, you can enjoy all the beautiful items, make some holiday crafts and so much more.  Mrs. Claus will be decorating cookies with the kids and Santa will be ready to take your Christmas list and snap a picture. 

Dinner at the Lodge
December 2 - Social hour starting at 6pm
Tickets - $45.00 advance purchase $55.00 at the door
An adult only delicious prime rib dinner and live auction of specially selected items.  Each ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner and a seat at the live auction.  Please RSVP by Nov. 28, 2016 to ensure the discounted tickets.

​Brunch and Last Bids
December 3 - 10am-5pm
Brunch (both breakfast and dinner meals) will be served from 10am—2pm, please join us for a hearty meal and to place your final bid!  

Thank you!

THANK YOU to everyone who took part in the 2016 Festival of Trees. With your help we earned over $45,000 to help support the programs and activities here at camp!   We couldn't do this without are great sponsors, everyone who attended, bought an items or help set up and run the event!!!  Our camp and the folks who enjoy our programs are very lucky that we have such amazing supporters!  THANK YOU!!!!