Let’s Celebrate!
Close out the 2026 Festival of Trees at our annual Gala where the fun never stops and magic fills the air! This is your chance to take home one of our beautifully decorated trees and end the night with a chance to win exclusive prizes. You won’t want to miss out on this amazing event!
Tree delivery included in your winning bid; must be delivered within the Treasure Valley, no exceptions will be made.
Gala requires advanced ticketing.
Formal attire requested
Location
Ford Idaho Sports Complex (Horse Park Arena) 16200 N Idaho Center Blvd Nampa, ID 83687
*Gala ticket includes – entrance, seated dinner, and fantastic atmosphere!
Admission
- Gala table (seats 10): $1,500
- Gala table (seats 8): $1,200
- Individual Gala seat: $150
Schedule
- 5:30pm Check-in & No Host Cocktail Bar Hour
- 6:30pm Dinner
- 7pm Live Auction begins *7:30pm silent & online auctions will end
Unable to join us in person? Visit our online auction page to bid on beautifully decorated trees and other exclusive holiday items.
Thank You to our Gala and Live Auction Sponsor:
Admission & Events
Your support helps us raise funds to provide nutritious meals for homebound seniors in Canyon County, Idaho.
“For more than 50 years, Meals on Wheels has been the most effective solution to addressing senior hunger and isolation. Meals on Wheels Programs create lasting change in the lives of seniors and ensure every senior who needs a meal is provided for.”
Location
Ford Idaho Sports Complex (Horse Park Arena) 16200 N Idaho Center Blvd Nampa, ID 83687
Fun for the whole family!
All general admission tickets are purchased at the door. We accept cash and card. Entrance fee does not include pictures with Santa Claus. Parking is free during events.
General admission fees
Adults – $15
Seniors (62+) & kids (4-12) – $10
Kids (3 & under) – free
Come see beautifully decorated trees, enjoy great entertainment, and get your picture taken with Santa!
Schedule of Events
Friday: November 27, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ~ Cookies with Santa
Get cozy in your favorite blanket, enjoy beverages and cookies while listening to your favorite Christmas stories read by Santa and guests!
Event details
- Admission fee – $20
- Children under the age of 1, free admission with ticketed adult
- Cost includes event entry, 1 photo with Santa, cookies, and beverages
Saturday: November 28, 2026
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ~ Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy a delicious breakfast with Santa and your favorite Christmas guests and entertainers!
Event details
- Admission fee – $30
- Cost includes event entry, breakfast, and 1 photo with Santa
Saturday: November 28, 2026
5:30 PM ~ Bingo
Come enjoy a night of holiday fun and games!
Event details
- This is an adult only event (18+)
- Doors at 5:30pm, event starts at 6:30pm
- Event buy-in – $50
- Buy-In includes event entry, 1 set of bingo cards for each game, dauber, snacks, and no-host bar
- *additional sets of bingo cards $25 each, available at the event
- Cash payouts determined night of event
Sunday: November 29, 2026 ~ 10:00am-4:00pm
NEW this year!! We extended our Festival one more day! Pet Photos with Santa!
- Santa Paws is coming to town! Bring your furry friend for a festive photo with Santa and make some tail-wagging holiday memories.
- SUNDAY ONLY Event.
- $30.00 ticket gets you 1 Entry to the festival and 1 pet photo with Santa.
Monday: November 30, 2026
5:30 PM ~ Gala
There’s no better way to close out the Canyon County Festival of Trees than with our Annual Gala.
We auction off our wonderfully decorated trees from the festival to raise money for our Canyon County “Meals on Wheels” programs. All the money raised stays in Canyon County to provide homebound seniors healthy meals.
This event requires advanced ticketing.
Event details
- No host cocktail bar begins at 5:30pm,
- Dinner at 6:30pm,
- with Live Auction starting at 7:00pm
- This is a formal attire event