Welcome to the Festival of Trees & Holiday Decor Information page. The Lakeside Club of Manistee County is very excited to be hosting this event again this year. This is our 4th year and we look forward to a very successful event thanks to a very supportive Manistee community. Over the last three years the Festival has raised $33,000 that has supported Manistee County Area nonprofits.
The 2024 proceeds from the Festival of Trees & Holiday Decor will go to Manistee County Historical Society/Museum, Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, and Lakeside Club High School Scholarship for Service.
We have a new sub-event this year.. We will not be holding “1885 Come Alive” this year.. Look for its return in 2025. Instead, we will be holding Jingle Bell Karaoke by Phattrax DJs from 7-9 pm on Friday evening. This is a fun family event held in the Ramsdell Ballroom amongst the Festival of Trees. There will be an opportunity to karaoke which will include holiday songs. There will also be 50/50 raffle, Fortune Teller, photo op with Radar the Reindeer, all by donation. Wine, beer, & soft drinks, along with pizza by the slice, will be available for purchase. Bidding on Festival of Trees auction items will continue during this event. Proceeds from this sub-event will also go to the Festival of Trees chosen non-profits.
The Lakeside Club of Manistee County is a 501(c)3 that was founded in 1885. In its 139 years, it has been an important contributor to the civic, charitable and cultural landscape of the Manistee area.
2024 Festival of Trees & Holiday Decor Schedule
Friday Dec 6th
Lakeside Club of Manistee County’s Festival of Trees & Holiday Decor
1 - 9 pm Ramsdell Ballroom 101 Maple St Admission: Donation - $1 minimum
New Addition: JINGLE BELL KARAOKE 7 - 9pm
Come view & bid on creatively decorated local artist’s Christmas trees, wreaths, & seasonal decor & gift items. Bring canned goods to vote for your favorite entry for the “People’s Choice” award. Bring unwrapped toys for Five CAP’s “Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens” and enter in a prize drawing. Auction bidding closes Sat Dec 7th at 8 pm. Proceeds from the 2024 Festival of Trees will go to Manistee County Historical Society/Museum, Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, and Lakeside Club High School Scholarship for Service
7- 9pm Jingle Bell Karaoke by Phattrax DJs Participation by donation.
Merriment for all ages! Join us for a fun evening among the Festival of Trees & Holiday Decor. Sing holiday songs, 50/50 raffle, Fortune Teller, and Photo op with
Radar the Reindeer. Cash bar - Wine, Beer, & Soft Drinks. Pizza by the slice. Bidding on auction items continues during this event.
Saturday Dec 7th
Lakeside Club’s Festival of Trees & Holiday Decor continues…
11 am - 8 pm Ramsdell Ballroom 101 Maple St Admission: Donation - $1 minimum
See Friday Festival of Trees details. Bidding closes tonight at 8pm. Winning bidders may pick-up items Sat between 8:30 -9:30 pm or see below.
Sunday Dec 8th Auction item pick-up only
Lakeside Club’s Festival of Trees & Holiday Decor Pick- up
10:30 am -12:30 pm Ramsdell Ballroom 101 Maple St
Pick-up time for Winning Bidders. Please pick up your items promptly. We wrap trees for easy transport! Don’t want the tree- take the ornaments and we will keep the tree for next year.
Thank you for your participation. We know this year's Lakeside Club's "Festival of Trees & Holiday Decor" will be the best yet!