Festival of Trees Takedown
Schenectady County Independence Day Celebration
Wednesday, July 3, 2025: 6:30pm-9pm; free admissionThis FREE family event will feature live music and fireworks, in addition to family activities and craft and food vendors. Booth space is limited, and we accept only vendors of high-quality, hand-made items. We DO NOT accept MLMs (i.e. LuLaRoe, Scentsy). Expected attendance is 2,000. Booths start at $40.
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Arts and Crafts Festival
Saturday, August 23, 2025: 10am to 4pm, $10 / car admission
Join artists and crafters as they fill Mabee Farm with eclectic, beautifully handcrafted items. Booth space is limited to 75 and we only accept handcrafted vendors. We DO NOT accept MLMs (i.e. LuLaRoe, Scentsy) or anything mass-produced. Expected attendance is 1,200. Booths start at $50.
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FallFest at Mabee Farm
Sunday, October 12, 2025: 11am to 3pm, free admission
Join us as a vendor for Schenectady’s celebration of all things fall. Booth space is limited to 75 and we only accept handcrafted vendors. We DO NOT accept MLMs (i.e. LuLaRoe, Scentsy) or anything mass-produced. Expected attendance is 3,000. Booths start at $50.
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Festival of Trees 2025
The 19th annual Festival of Trees is the celebration of the season! During the festival, we welcome 3,000+ visitors to our historic house to enjoy decorated displays of shimmering fir trees. The Festival of Trees runs from December 6 – December 23. All proceeds of the festival benefit the numerous programs and services provided by the SCHS.
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Festival of Trees FAQ
What is the Festival of Trees?
The Festival of Trees is a festive display of 70+ lighted fir trees, spread throughout the galleries of SCHS. Over 1,500 people visit the Festival throughout December, enjoying the enchantment of the holidays. We invite you to participate by sponsoring and decorating your own lighted tree, in any theme you choose! All proceeds support the mission of our community non-profit.
When and Where?
The event is open to the public every day from December 6 to 23, 2025, daily 10am-4:30pm. Admission is $6 for adults; kids under 12 are free. The Festival of Trees is located at SCHS, 32 Washington Ave, Schenectady.
How to Take Part?
By sponsoring a tree at the Festival of Trees, you are helping our local non-profit to fulfill our missions, while also making your mark in front of thousands of people from the Capital Region. On your end, sponsoring a tree means setting up and decorating a tree in our galleries, in any theme or style you choose.
Any guidelines or decor tips?
Trees can be set up and decorated in any style that best represents you or your organization. Visitors vote in several categories for their favorite trees, so we encourage creativity. All trees should have lights.
Tree set-up is December 1-5, 2025. You can stop by and take down your tree after January 1. You will schedule the date and time of your tree installation and removal in advance, online.
Along with your tree, please bring a sign that indicates your organization’s name, mission, and the name/theme of your tree. If you have flyers, brochures, or postcards, please bring those along too!
We recommend having fun and being creative! Be sure to remember your tree topper and tree skirt, and think about adding some panache to the base of your tree. Colorful, sparkling, or handmade ornaments and fun or cute themes are always popular.