Festival of Trees 2026
Presented by the Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Shop Main Street, Meredith group.
Dates: November 28 – December 26, 2026
Business Registration Deadline: November 1st, 2026
Register Your Business Online: Click here to register.
Donation Tree Locations
Coming Soon!
Kickoff Celebration
Join us in downtown Meredith to launch the holiday season with food, festivities, and community
tradition.
- Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Location: Community Park, Main Street, Meredith, NH
- 5:30 PM – Annual Chili Cook-Off: Sample signature recipes from standout local chefs and homestead kitchens including 55 Main Kitchen & Bar, Hart’s Turkey Farm, and more. Tasting is open to the public.
- 6:00 PM – Main Street Tree Lighting & Community Decorating: Gather for the official lighting of the downtown tree. Attendees are invited to bring an ornament to hang on the Community Park tree.
Kickoff Celebration
Join us in downtown Meredith to launch the holiday season with food, festivities, and community
tradition.
- Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Location: Community Park, Main Street, Meredith, NH
- 5:30 PM – Annual Chili Cook-Off: Sample signature recipes from standout local chefs and homestead kitchens including 55 Main Kitchen & Bar, Hart’s Turkey Farm, and more. Tasting is open to the public.
- 6:00 PM – Main Street Tree Lighting & Community Decorating: Gather for the official lighting of the downtown tree. Attendees are invited to bring an ornament to hang on the Community Park tree.
Community Giving Campaign (Nov. 28 – Dec. 26)
Throughout the month of December, participating Meredith Area Chamber members and Main Street storefronts will serve as official donation collection sites and holiday tree stops.
Every donation directly supports Restoration Acres Farm (501c3), a heartwarming Meredith nonprofit started by a local single mom. Dedicated to serving our community, they remain open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset—offering free pantry dry goods, prepared meals, clothing, and everyday home essentials to local families. To discover more about their mission, visit www.restorationacresfarm.org.
Accepted Donation Items
All donated items must be new, unused, and unwrapped.
- Toys: New, packaged toys and games for all age groups
- Winter Apparel: Warm coats, winter boots, hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, and snow
pants - Family Essentials: Diapers, wipes, blankets, new socks and underwear, backpacks,
school/art supplies, and personal hygiene products - Non-Perishable Food: Canned goods and boxed shelf-stable staples
- Pet Supplies: Dry and canned food, puppy pads, collars, leashes, and harnesses
- Gift Cards: Local grocery stores and gas stations
Register your business to host a donation tree and/or donate a prize for the raffle. Click the button below for more information.