INDIANAPOLIS – Daily entertainment and dozens of beautifully decorated Christmas trees (for viewing and for sale) take center stage at the 30th annual Warren Holiday TreeFest sponsored by the Warren Arts & Education Foundation Inc. The event takes place Fri., Nov. 16 through Tues., Nov. 20 at the Warren Performing Arts Center (WPAC), 9500 E. 16th St. on the campus of Warren Central High School. Hours are 3:30 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, 12 noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, 12 noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, and 3:30 to 8:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
TreeFest admission is $4 for adults, and $3 for students and seniors age 65+. Children 5 and under are admitted free. In addition to the display of trees, Warren Holiday TreeFest features a holiday gift shop, refreshments, and live entertainment on the WPAC stage by school choirs and other local groups throughout the event. Two special concerts will be presented at the WPAC during TreeFest: the Ball State University Singers perform on opening night, Fri., Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., and gospel singers Allison Spear & Doug Anderson entertain on TreeFest’s closing evening, Tues., Nov. 20, also at 7. Tickets range from $10 to $20 per person for each of the shows, and are available at the WPAC box office.
Two additional events complement the annual TreeFest exhibition: Breakfast with Santa & Friends, and the TreeFest Dinner & Auction, both on Saturday, November 17.
Themed “Christmas Jubilee,” TreeFest’s lavishly decorated trees are available for purchase, with sales benefiting initiatives of the Warren Arts & Education Foundation. Through grants awarded in spring and fall, the Foundation provides funding for a wide variety of programs and special educational opportunities throughout Warren Township Schools that are not covered by the traditional school budget.
The pre-lighted and permanently decorated trees are available in three sizes: 7-1/2 feet for $600, 6-1/2 feet for $450, and 4-1/2 feet for $250. Delivery to home or office, plus storage box, are included in the price, courtesy of Morse Moving & Storage, an Allied Van Lines agent.
The annual TreeFest “Breakfast with Santa & Friends” will be held on Sat., Nov. 17, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the WPAC’s Studio Theatre. Youngsters are invited to dress in holiday attire, bring a favorite stuffed animal and enjoy storytelling, crafts, delicious breakfast items, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, music by the Warren Central High School choirs, and more. Tickets are $5 per person.
The annual Warren Holiday TreeFest Dinner & Auction is on Saturday, November 17, 6 p.m. at the Community Life Center, 10612 E. Washington St.. A wide range of items including sports tickets and memorabilia, apparel, collectibles, and much more will be offered for bid in live and silent auctions. Tickets for this event are $35 per person.
Reservations are required for both the Warren Holiday TreeFest Dinner & Auction and for Breakfast with Santa & Friends. To reserve, call 317-869-4383.
The Weekly View is media promotional partner for the event again this year. Additional information about the Warren Arts & Education Foundation, Warren Holiday TreeFest, and the Foundation’s initiatives to benefit Warren Township Schools can be found at www.warrenfoundation.org.