Palmetto Health Foundation Hosts Festival of Trees Event

The Palmetto Health Foundation will host its 28th annual Festival of Trees event, benefiting the Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, from November 17 to 19 (Friday to Sunday) at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, in downtown Columbia. The festival will feature decorated trees, wreaths, stockings and gifts that will be up for bid during a weekend-long silent auction—all for a worthy cause.

The Festival of Trees auction preview will be held on Friday, November 17. Fun, family-friendly entertainment and activities are in store over the weekend to include great food, decorative theme displays, live local choirs, dance groups, a Santa appearance, and local area mascots. Since 1988, the holidays have been a little brighter in Columbia because of Festival of Trees. Last year's event raised more than $300,000 for Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital through the Festival of Trees auction.

Cost/times: Call or visit website for additional details. Location: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St., Columbia. For more information, call 803-434-7275 or visit PalmettoHealthFoundation.org.