The UConn Health Auxiliary invites you to usher in the season by attending the first annual Festival of Trees and Winter Faire, Tuesday, November 28 thru Friday, December 1, University Tower, Main Level.
The event will feature a sparking display of beautifully decorated trees donated by Auxiliary members, UConn Health faculty, staff, and students. Every tree will go home with a lucky winner in our Festival of Trees and Winter Faire drawing. Tickets are $10 - trees are valued up to $200. Winners will be announced on Friday, December 1, at 3 p.m.
The Festival of Trees and Winter Faire also incorporates the Auxiliary’s traditional one-day holiday bazaar into a four-day shopping extravaganza including the fan favorite holiday basket drawing. A variety of vendors offering holiday gift ideas, jewelry, chocolate, and more will be available Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the UConn Health Patient Assistance Fund.
Here's a daily list of vendors and activities:
Tuesday, November 28:
Noon to 1:30 p.m.: Piano Music by Rick Daddario
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
LD's Chocolates: Handmade chocolates and goodies
Sparkle Designs: Handmade soaps, bath bombs, and seasonal accessories
The Gourmet Cupboard: Food mixes and coffees
Eileen Originals: One of a kind pins, watches, etc.
Sandy's Soap Shop: Handcrafted soaps
Wednesday, November 29:
3 to 4 p.m.: Piano Music by Katie Smith
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
Traveling Gentlemen's Boutique: Mens accessories - silk ties, bow ties, lapel pins and socks
Bauble for Madels: Vintage and natural stone jewelry
Sparkle Designs: Handmade soaps bath bombs, and seasonal accessories
M's Gems: Unique jewelry
Barbara Case Photography: Various photography
Thursday, November 30:
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
Howard Avenue: Personalized ornaments
Saponenaturale: Natural and organice bath and body products
East Wind Trading: Handmade sterling silver jewelry
Quilting After Dark: Handcrafted bags, totes, etc
Senegence and Scentsy: Scentsy candles and Lipsense lipcolors
Friday, December 1:
9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Creative Child Center Bake Sale (Food Court Lobby)
Noon to 1 p.m.: Floral Arranging Demonstration by Leaf & Vine Designs
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
Leaf & Vine Designs: Floral arrangements
Tote Bags by Tutenago: Handcrafted tote bags
GC Gems: Handmade jewelry
Spirited Touch Designs: Handcrafted gourds, tiles, resin jewelry
Pediatric Clinic Board: Holiday cards created by children of UConn Health staff
For more information, contact: Chris Kaminski at kaminski@uchc.edu