39th Annual Festival Of Trees To Light Up The Holidays

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The 39th Annual Festival of Trees will create a winter spectacular featuring a remarkable display of holiday trees, designed and created by local groups, clubs, businesses, and individuals who select the theme and decorate in their own style with their personal artistic ability

The non-denominational event is held at the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center at 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge.

Festival of Trees opens to the public on Friday, Dec. 2 and will remain open seven-days-a week until Wednesday, Dec. 28 with the exception of Friday, Dec. 23 through Monday, Dec. 26 opening Tuesday, Dec. 27 and 28. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

The Snowflake Café will provide hot beverages, fresh baked goods, and live holiday music on presented on weekends by both professional and amateur performers.

A schedule of performers is available by calling the Environmental Education Center at 908-766-2489 or on the website at www.somersetcountyparks.org.

There is a suggested donation of $5 per person. Groups of 12 or more who schedule in advance will receive a 20% discount. Disadvantaged or disabled groups will be admitted for free. Proceeds from the event help support educational and community service programs at the EEC.

For information or group reservations, contact the Environmental Education Center at 908-766-2489 or NJ Relay at 711 for individuals with a hearing or speech impairment, or email mjuhasz@scparks.org

(Photo provided: The Festival of Trees at the Environmental Education Center in Basking Ridge.)

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