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Help Us Preserve History!

The Methuen Festival of Trees, Inc. is looking for applicants for our 2023 Historic Preservation Grant Program (HPGP). The HPGP offers up to $10,000 for qualified historic preservation projects. The program is restricted to the restoration of historic features of a building or other historic structure. The grant is reimbursable to the applicant after the preservation work is completed.

The deadline for submitting an HPGP application is December 31, 2022.

Judges Choose Top 2022 Trees

The Festival of Trees’ annual Donor Appreciation Party for tree donors included the announcement of the 2022 Conifer Awards in eleven categories ranging from Most Beautiful to Most Traditional to Best Use of Lighting to Best Children’s Theme and several more. Each category includes a First, Second and Third Place Winner. Each winner receives a hand-blown crystal tree by Simon Pearce.

Festival Announces “Special Friend of the Festival” Awards

In 2013, on the occasion of the Festival’s 20th Anniversary, the Board of Directors established the Special Friend of the Festival Award. The award is presented to individuals or organizations that have made a special contribution to the Festival of Trees.

Festival Honors Long-Time Benefactor - Establishes New Award for Center Court Tree

The Methuen Festival of Trees has honored its long-time benefactor and friend – Charles – for his unmatched contribution to the Festival. The Board has designated the Center Court at the Festival as the Charles Center Court, the annual Center Court tree sponsor will be awarded the Charles Center Court Award, and the Festival’s annual cash raffle will be permanently designated as the Charles Raffle.

The Festival of Trees Honors the Memory of Dr. Thomas S. Perrault, Sr.

Dr. Thomas S. Perrault, Sr., founder of Methuen’s Perrault Chiropractic Offices and a pioneer in the field of Chiropractic medicine, died in January of this year. Dr. Perrault was a loyal and enthusiastic supporter of the Festival of Trees. As the Board prepares to open the 29th Annual Festival of Trees, we honor his memory with respect and appreciation.

The Trees All Have New Homes!

The lucky winners of the trees, mini-trees, and wreaths of the 28th Annual Festival of Trees have all been chosen and are on their way to new homes in over 50 communities throughout Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire! 

2021 Award Winning Trees Announced

The Festival of Trees’ annual Appreciation Party for tree donors and volunteers included the announcement of the 2021 Conifer Awards in eleven categories ranging from Most Beautiful to Most Traditional to Best Use of Lighting to Best Children’s Theme and several more. Each category includes a First, Second and Third Place Winner. Each winner receives a hand-blown crystal tree by Simon Pearce.

Festival Adopts Policies and Procedures for COVID-19 Safety

The 28th Annual Methuen Festival of Trees – which will take place from Friday, November 19th through Saturday, December 4th – will follow enhanced health and safety measures. The safety of our donors, volunteers, and guests is our highest priority.

Festival Announces 2021 Will Return to In-Person Event

What a difference a year makes!

The 28th Annual Festival of Trees will open on Friday, November 19th and run through Saturday, December 4th. The Festival Board is busy preparing for a safe and exciting Festival.

Festival Announces 2020 Tree Winners

The winners of the trees, mini-trees, and wreaths of the 27th Annual Festival of Trees have all been chosen and are on their way to new homes in 48 communities – including one in California!

2020 - Something NEW – The Festival at Greycourt State Park

In 2020 the Festival presented the Festival of Trees at Greycourt State Park! In a year when so many of our holiday traditions aren’t happening, our goal is to bring a COVID-safe, drive-thru festival of trees and lights to our community.

Festival Announces ‘Virtual’ Festival of Trees

The Festival of Trees Board of Directors have announced plans to hold the 27th Annual Festival of Trees ‘virtually’ this year. Although the Festival won’t be bringing record-breaking crowds to 13 Branch Street to experience the trees in person, the Festival will include an opportunity for our friends and supporters to win beautifully decorated trees and wreaths just like they always have.

Festival Announces 2020 Historic Preservation Grant Program

The Methuen Festival of Trees, Inc. is looking for applicants for our 2020 Historic Preservation Grant Program (HPGP). The HPGP offers up to $10,000 for qualified historic preservation projects. The program is restricted to the restoration of historic features of a building or other historic structure. The grant is reimbursable to the applicant after the preservation work is completed.

2020 Scholarship Program Announcement

The Festival of Trees is pleased to announce its annual Scholarship Program for 2020. A successful applicant for a Festival scholarship must be a resident of the Merrimack Valley who is a high school senior or a student currently enrolled in a college program. The Festival offers a minimum of two $1,000 scholarships each year.

Festival Announces 2nd Annual Scavenger Hunt A ‘Tree’ Grows in Methuen!

The Festival of Trees is pleased to announce its 2nd Annual Scavenger Hunt – A ‘Tree’ Grows in Methuen! – a one of a kind scavenger hunt adventure around Methuen on Saturday, September 7, 2019.

2019 Sharon M. Pollard Preservation Award Presented to First Church Congregational, UCC

The Festival of Trees presented its 2019 Sharon M. Pollard Preservation Award to the First Church Congregational, UCC in Methuen, MA.

First Church Congregational, UCC – with its continual existence since 1729 – is one of Methuen’s most significant historic institutions. The 2019 Sharon M. Pollard Preservation Award is intended to recognize and celebrate First Church’s commitment to preserve their magnificent church for their congregation, for our community, and for future generations.

American Training, Inc. Recognized as “Special Friend of the Festival”

The Festival Board of Directors established its ‘Special Friend of the Festival’ Award in 2013 to recognize individuals and organizations that have contributed in significant ways to the success of the Festival of Trees. This year, the Festival was pleased to add American Training, Inc. of Andover, MA to its list of distinguished honorees.

High School Graduates Honored With Festival Scholarships

The Festival of Trees has awarded scholarships to four outstanding young people – Jeffrey DiNitto, a graduate of St. John’s Preparatory School; Anthony Florio, Samantha Gaigals, and Sarah Lindtveit graduates of Methuen High School. Each honoree was awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

Festival Receives Small Business Recognition Award From Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce

The Festival of Trees was honored to receive a Small Business Recognition Award from the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber’s at its annual recognition event on Friday, June 14th at DiBurro’s Function Facility in Haverhill.

Festival Volunteers Raise More Than $7,000 for Methuen and Haverhill Relay for Life Events

Teams of volunteers sponsored by the Festival of Trees participated in this year’s Relay for Life events sponsored by the American Cancer Society in Methuen and Haverhill. Combined, the two Festival teams raised $7,177 to support the fight against cancer.

Festival Scholarship Applications Available

The Festival of Trees is pleased to announce its annual Scholarship Program for 2019. A successful applicant for a Festival scholarship must be a resident of the Merrimack Valley who is a high school senior or a student currently enrolled in a college program. The Festival offers a minimum of two $1,000 scholarships each year.

Festival of Trees Announces New Round of Preservation Grant Funding

The Methuen Festival of Trees, Inc. is looking for applicants for their 2019 Historic Preservation Grant Program (HPGP).  The deadline for applying is March 15, 2019.

The HPGP offers up to $10,000 for qualified historic preservation projects.  The program is restricted to the restoration of historic features of a building or other historic structure.  The grant is reimbursable to the applicant after the preservation work is completed.

December 6, 2022 in Tree Awards

Lucky Winners Take Home Trees for Christmas

The lucky winners of the trees, mini-trees, and wreaths of the 29th Annual Festival of Trees have all been chosen and are on their way to new homes in at least…
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December 1, 2022 in Press Releases

Help Us Preserve History!

The Methuen Festival of Trees, Inc. is looking for applicants for our 2023 Historic Preservation Grant Program (HPGP). The HPGP offers up to $10,000 for qualified historic preservation projects. The…
Read More
November 17, 2022 in Tree Awards

Judges Choose Top 2022 Trees

The Festival of Trees’ annual Donor Appreciation Party for tree donors included the announcement of the 2022 Conifer Awards in eleven categories ranging from Most Beautiful to Most Traditional to…
Read More
November 17, 2022 in Tree Awards

Festival Announces “Special Friend of the Festival” Awards

In 2013, on the occasion of the Festival’s 20th Anniversary, the Board of Directors established the Special Friend of the Festival Award. The award is presented to individuals or organizations…
Read More
November 17, 2022 in Press Releases

Festival Honors Long-Time Benefactor – Establishes New Award for Center Court Tree

The Methuen Festival of Trees has honored its long-time benefactor and friend – Charles – for his unmatched contribution to the Festival. The Board has designated the Center Court at…
Read More
November 15, 2022 in Press Releases

The Festival of Trees Honors the Memory of Dr. Thomas S. Perrault, Sr.

Dr. Thomas S. Perrault, Sr., founder of Methuen’s Perrault Chiropractic Offices and a pioneer in the field of Chiropractic medicine, died in January of this year. Dr. Perrault was a…
Read More
December 8, 2021 in Tree Awards

The Trees All Have New Homes!

The lucky winners of the trees, mini-trees, and wreaths of the 28th Annual Festival of Trees have all been chosen and are on their way to new homes in over…
Read More
November 19, 2021 in Tree Awards

2021 Award Winning Trees Announced

The Festival of Trees’ annual Appreciation Party for tree donors and volunteers included the announcement of the 2021 Conifer Awards in eleven categories ranging from Most Beautiful to Most Traditional…
Read More
November 1, 2021 in Press Releases

Festival Adopts Policies and Procedures for COVID-19 Safety

The 28th Annual Methuen Festival of Trees – which will take place from Friday, November 19th through Saturday, December 4th – will follow enhanced health and safety measures. The safety…
Read More
July 30, 2021 in Press Releases

Festival Announces 2021 Will Return to In-Person Event

What a difference a year makes! The 28th Annual Festival of Trees will open on Friday, November 19th and run through Saturday, December 4th. The Festival Board is busy preparing…
Read More
December 6, 2020 in Tree Awards

Festival Announces 2020 Tree Winners

The winners of the trees, mini-trees, and wreaths of the 27th Annual Festival of Trees have all been chosen and are on their way to new homes in 48 communities…
Read More
November 11, 2020 in Press Releases

Something NEW – The Festival at Greycourt State Park

The Festival is excited to present the Festival of Trees at Greycourt State Park! In a year when so many of our holiday traditions aren’t happening, our goal is to…
Read More