Festival of Trees
That’s a Wrap on Festival of Trees!
THANK YOU to everyone who has supported this event by donating their time, money, energy, and talent! Festival of Trees has been a beloved part of C-U’s holiday season for three decades, and the proceeds have enabled us to do a lot of good through our community grants and scholarships. It’s bittersweet to see Festival of Trees come to an end, but we’ll cherish the memories of beautiful rooms full of glowing trees, kids running up to greet Santa, and excited raffle winners coming to claim their prize.
-Michelle Marquart, JLCU President, 2025-26
JLCU & Illini Media Group Present:
The 30th Annual Festival of Trees & The 3rd Annual Holiday Market
Saturday, November 22, 2025
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center
1900 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820
Enjoy JLCU’s beloved Festival of Trees while you shop local businesses at the Holiday Market! Area vendors will be displaying and selling their goods as part of a shopping extravaganza, alongside dozens of unique, themed trees and wreaths.
You can capture magical moments with a photo op with Santa himself! Other popular holiday characters will make appearances within the market, carolers from the community will supply festive sounds of the seasons, and kids can participate in fun, holiday-themed crafts while you shop.
You can also purchase raffle tickets – just $1 could win you a beautifully decorated tree or wreath! – and the proceeds support JLCU’s community grants and scholarships.
It’s a heartwarming event that combines the joy of the season, shopping, and giving back.
This is JLCU’s final Festival of Trees, so don’t miss out!
Questions? Email admin@juniorleaguecu.org or call 217-356-5880.