Festival of Trees 2026 – The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation

Volunteers Needed!

We’re looking for volunteers to help bring this year’s Festival of Trees to life! Gather your coworkers, community group, or friends for a festive way to give back together. Individual volunteers are welcome, too!

Your time and energy help create a welcoming holiday experience while supporting The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation’s mission to secure the financial future of services for individuals with diverse strengths and abilities.

Bright Futures Volunteer Opportunity for Students

We’re looking for student volunteers to take down trees and pack decorations as we wrap up this year’s Festival of Trees event. Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe tennis shoes, and come ready to help!

Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 4:45pm – 8pm
The Long Center | 1501 N. Belcher Rd., Clearwater

Decorators Wanted!

Decorator applications
are now open!

Are you a Christmas fanatic with a flair for creativity? Does glitter make you happy? If you answered, “YES!” then you are just who we are looking for to decorate a tree for our 42nd annual Festival of Trees.

Premiere Night

Friday, November 20, 2026
6pm to 9pm

Celebrate the opening of Festival of Trees in style at our Premiere Night event. Guests will enjoy dinner, entertainment, and libations. Dress in your favorite cocktail attire as we make memories by celebrating the work of The Arc Tampa Bay.

General Admission

Saturday, November 21, 2026
10am to 6pm

Sunday, November 22, 2026
10am to 5pm

View and purchase some of the most creative Christmas trees in the Tampa Bay area! Join us for a festive day open to the public, featuring local vendors, entertainment, food, and pictures with Santa.

General admission is $10 at the door.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Whether you enjoy beautifully decorated holiday trees and wreaths or the excitement of an exclusive holiday themed private cocktail party, Festival of Trees has something for everyone. Enhance your experience of this holiday tradition through sponsorship.

This event raises much needed funds to allow The Arc Tampa Bay to continue its mission to support and empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Your support will directly impact The Arc’s programs and services.

For more information on the opportunities available, please download our Festival of Trees Sponsorship Opportunities.

Questions? Call us at (727) 797-8712 or email event@thearctbf.org

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCES

Saturday, November 21, 2026

10:00am – Vibe Dance Center

11:00am – Entertainment Revue/Rave Revue

12:00pm – STEPS School of Dance Performing Company

1:00pm – Premier Dance Academy

2:00pm – Clearwater Dance Depot

3:00pm – Rachael Smith Vocal Coaching

Sunday, November 22, 2026

10:00am – T3 on Tour

11:00am – Palm and Thistle Highland Dancers

12:00pm – Bunny Ott Dancers

1:00pm – MZ Dance Company

2:00pm – Patricia Ann Dance

3:00pm – Calvary Hands of Praise Deaf Choir

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!

Thank You for Making the 41st Annual Festival of Trees a Success!

We are thankful and fortunate to have such dedicated supporters who helped make the 41st Annual Festival of Trees an incredible event. Our success is truly dependent on the commitment of our sponsors, the generosity of our donors, the creativity of our decorators, and the enthusiasm of our guests. Each tree, wreath, auction bid, and act of support brought joy to the event—and more importantly, directly impacted the individuals we serve.

Because of you, this cherished tradition continues to grow, shine, and inspire. Your involvement makes a real and meaningful difference, and we are deeply grateful. Thank you!