Dear Festival of Trees Designers,

2025 was an exciting year for Festival of Trees, and we were thrilled that all of you were a part of this wonderful event. We would like to thank you for your past support and welcome our new designers as you become a part of our beautiful benefit for the Children’s Foundation.  As we plan for our 42nd year of raising funds for pediatric research, we are once again honored to have you be a part of this important event!

We are excited to announce that Mayor Hammoud has once more invited us to continue to hold our Event at the Ford Community & Performing Art Center, located at 15801 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn. Your beautiful designs will be on display to the public from Sunday, November 22nd through Sunday, November 29th, as well as at our Preview Gala on Saturday, November 21st.

Our 2026 Designer Packet is now published and ready for your review. Please note that we have once again combined our floor trees, tabletop trees, wreaths and centerpieces into one contract, including important guidelines for all designers. These documents can be reviewed / downloaded by clicking the link below. Please send your completed form to Cheryl McNamara at cheryl.mcnamara@fot.org.

2026 FOT Designer Information Packet

English Gardens will once again provide 2ft and 3ft trees, and those will be available mid to late September. There are a limited number of 3ft trees, and those will be given on a first come, first serve basis. We are also in need of wreaths and centerpieces.

Please review the 2026 guidelines carefully, as some items have changed. Note that when you send in your contract this is our confirmation that you will be participating in this year’s event, so please do not “over-commit” to more than you can achieve, as we will be counting on you!  Please join us in celebrating the success of Festival of Trees and the many benefits this organization has provided to children around the world

Thank you from Festival of Trees!

Click here to see a current list of Floor Tree Designers

Click here to see a current list of Tabletop Tree, Wreath and Centerpiece Designers