The Wilmington Festival of Trees will be held at Brantwyn Estate in North Wilmington from November 13-15, 2026. In its 39th year, Festival of Trees features a beautiful display of decorated trees – all are sponsored and decorated by local businesses and individuals. This year’s event will include a Marketplace, Bake Shop, Musical entertainment and specialty trees such as the Remembrance Tree, Memorial Tree, and New Hope Tree. You don’t want to miss out! Questions? Contact Missy Baker at 800-838-9800.
2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
Community Partner Angel – $3,000
Supports overall operation of Festival of Trees event. Additionally, will be listed on marketing materials for all events, listed as an Angel sponsor in The Beacon e-newsletter, and 2 tickets to VIPreview event held November 12, 2026.
Platinum Sponsor – $1,500
Sponsorship of an 8’ tree and designating where tree is delivered post event. Can personally decorate tree or opt for decorating team from Delaware Hospice to do so. Great team building in selecting a theme and decorating with your co-workers, family or friends.
Gold Sponsor – $1,000
Sponsorship of a 6’ tree and designating where tree is delivered post event. Company or individual can personally decorate tree or opt for decorating team from Delaware Hospice to do so.
Silver Sponsor – $500
Sponsorship of a 4’ tree and designating where tree is delivered post event. Fun chance for you and your friends or co-workers to create a masterpiece, or elect to have someone else create a work of art on your behalf.
Friend Sponsor – $300
Sponsorship of a 5′ pencil tree and designating where tree is delivered post event. Great way to get in the holiday spirit or have the decorating team use their expertise to create a holiday delight.
Remembrance Tree – $750
Ornaments memorialize loved ones
Memorial Dove Tree – $500
Honoring those who have passed away
New Hope Tree – $500
Recognizing program for children who have lost a loved one
Veterans’ Tree – $500
Sent to VA Hospital bearing messages to Veterans. (Trees to be displayed at Brantwyn Estate except Veterans tree that goes to Veterans Hospital)
On November 12, enjoy first viewing of the tree displays and marketplace shopping, cocktails, heavy appetizers, & silent auction.
Stay up to date with all things FOT by joining our Facebook Group called Delaware Hospice Festival of Trees!