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Festival of Trees

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2026 Schedule of Events

Join us for the Festival of Trees on December 4, 5, and 6. ​

🎄 Come see the historic Governor Hunt House and experience the magic of beautifully decorated trees and       festive activities for all ages. (Admission: $5 suggested donation)​​

🎁 Enter the raffle to win amazing prizes, and possibly even a fully decorated tree!  

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Enjoy Christmas Lights by visiting our towns beautifully decorated homes

✨ ​View details and register your home below. 

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All proceeds go to support programs at the Community Center. 

Decorated Christmas Tree

Friday, December 4

4:00pm-8:00pm

  • Vernon Town wide light Display Kicks off

  • Raffle for tree decorations & gifts

  • Visit the Historic Governor Hunt House

  • Pickle Hunt & Prizes

  • Hot Cocoa Bar

  • $5 Ornament Making (make as many as you wish for $5)

  • Coffee Shop & Cafe

Santa With Gifts

Saturday, December 5

10:00am - 8:00pm

  • All activities from Friday are also available on Saturday

  • 10am- 11:30am: Santa Visit

    • 10:30am: Story Time with Santa

  • 10am-8pm:

    • Winter Penny Carnival Games ($5/arm length of tickets)

    • Gingerbread Person Decorating ($5 each)

  • Time TBD: Snowmobile Rides (weather permitting)

Christmas Tree Decor

Sunday, December 6

11:00am - 3:00pm

  • Raffle for tree decorations & gifts

  • Visit the Historic Governor Hunt House

  • Pickle Hunt & Prizes

  • Hot Cocoa Bar

  • $5 Ornament Making (make as many as you wish for $5)

  • Coffee Shop & Cafe

Daily Schedule

Vernon Community Christmas

Town Wide Light Display

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Registration for Vernon Residents is

now open for 2026!

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The contest runs from December 4-28, 2026.

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Details for Decorators

  • Decorate your home and register to be included on the map.

  • Registration fee: $10 for each address​

  • Judging: People's choice judging.

  • Winners: Each category will have a winner who will receive a customized ornament for their tree, along with bragging rights!

 

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Details for Viewers & Voters

  • Viewing:

    • Drive through Vernon to admire the beautifully decorated homes.

    • Pick up your map at the Community Center or download it from our website starting December 3.

  • Voting:

    • Choose your favorites for each category.

    • Voting details will be announced soon!

Event Flyers

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The Governor Hunt House Community Center is supported by The Friends of Vernon Center.

@2024 Friends of Vernon Center, Inc.

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