Elko Festival of Trees

08/31/2026

🎄 Calling All Elko Area Nonprofits! Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Festival of Trees Charity Partners! 🎄

Are you looking to make a bigger impact in our community? The ElkoCVA is inviting local 501(c)3 non-profit organizations to apply to be a Charity Partner recipient for this year’s Festival of Trees!

This year’s theme is "Christmas in the USA, 250-Year Celebration" ✨

Key Details for Applicants:
🗓️ Application Deadline: October 16, 2026, by 4:00 PM PST
🏛️ Selection Date: ECVA Board of Governors Meeting on October 27, 2026
📍 Eligibility: Must be a registered 501(c)3 serving Elko area residents

How to Apply:
1️⃣ Fill out the Charity Partner Application on ExploreElko.com
2️⃣ Turn in your completed application by mail/in person to 700 Moren Way, Elko, NV 89801 OR email it directly to [email protected].

Don't wait—get your application in and join us in bringing holiday cheer to Elko while supporting your mission! ❤️🎁

07/20/2026

The 2026 Festival of Trees Theme is... 🎄

❤️🤍💙 Christmas in the USA, 250-Year Celebration! ❤️🤍💙

We're excited to celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a festive display of creativity, community, and holiday spirit!

📅 Important Dates to Remember:

Charity Partner Applications Available: August 31, 2026, and due October 16, 2026, by 4pm PST

Item Donations Begin: November 1, 2026

Public Viewing: December 2–5, 2026

More event details, including times and special activities, will be announced as we get closer to the event!

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We can't wait to celebrate this unforgettable holiday season with you! 🎄

02/16/2026

Happy President’s Day! Sending warm wishes on this national holiday. ❤️

02/14/2026

Sharing the love today. Wishing everyone a happy and heartfelt Valentine’s Day 💞

01/19/2026

Remembering a leader who believed in the power of love to create lasting change. We honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today and every day! ❤️🤍💙

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎉🎄

We’re so grateful for our incredible community who helps make Festival of Trees such a meaningful tradition. Wishing you a bright and joyful 2026!

12/25/2025

✨ Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

We are so grateful for everyone who joined, donated, and celebrated with us. Thank you for supporting Festival of Trees and making this tradition shine brighter each year. 🎁🌟

12/19/2025

12/18/2025

Success is always a team effort! 🤝 We want to give a special shoutout to the ECVA team, the powerhouse behind the scenes of the Festival of Trees.

From logistics to the finishing touches, they are the ones who make this event possible year after year. Thank you for your dedication and hard work! 🌲✨

♥️

12/12/2025

📣We are beyond ecstatic to share the final, official numbers and fulfill our promise:

Total Raised: $59,886.72
Each Charity Partner will receive: $14,971.68

This incredible success is a direct reflection of our amazing, giving community and the record 174 donated items! Thank you for turning the spirit of the season into a lasting, impactful gift for those who need it most.

Your generosity will make a tangible difference for:
❤️ Communities in Schools
❤️ Elko Cancer Network
❤️ Local Animal Shelter Support Organization (L.A.S.S.O)
❤️ Waipaipian Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Group (MMIW)

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! See you all in 2026! 🎄🎁