This year's TreeFest is all about the Loblolly Pine. One hundred years ago, Ol' Doc Bartlett planted hundreds of pinus taeda and many have grown into full maturity, withstanding historic drought, cold and heat. If the trees can brave it, so can you. So, Bundle up! TreeFest is trunk-ated (see what we did there?) as ol’ Jack Frost makes his way into town. Like the holiday markets of Europe, TreeFest will continue on with a scattering of artists, food vendors, and kids activities. We will still have tree tours and music, with a new schedule listed below. And, we'll sing happy birthday to our century-old Loblolly Forest.

Arboretum will be open as usual from 9am-5pm

A few regional artists will showcase from noon 'til 3pm in and around the cozy Depot.

Music:
3PM – Little Big Twang (and other surprise guests) will perform tree tunes in the Depot

Tree Tours:
12pm - Tall Tree Tales tour with steward, Robin Macy
12:30pm - "Proper Tree Trimming Techniques" with Jordan Stanton from Leif's Tree Care
1:30 - Medicinal Tree tour with Arbor Annie
2pm - "How to Grow Your Own Arboretum for the 21st Century" -environmentally thoughtful plantings and maintenance with Alex Gottlob from Gottlob Lawn and Landscape

Food and libations available from
David's Street Tacos
Grace Hill Winery
Hot drinks from Ellis Island Farm Store

Plus, the Soil Sisters have some tree crafts for kiddos from 12-3pm.

Arborists from Ernstmann Tree Care, Leif's Tree Care, and Longhofer Tree Care will be onsite to answer all your tree questions.

Best time to plant a tree? 20 years ago. Next best time? Today.
Container trees for sale courtesy of Hillside Nursery and Gottlob Lawn and Landscape. They’ll have Loblolly Pines, Sycamores, Shumard Oaks, Bur Oaks, Swamp White Oaks, Northern Red Oaks, and Bald Cypress. Prices vary.