Festival of Trees - Participate in the Contest

At Hickory Knob State Resort Park


Hickory Knob State Resort Park is hosting a festive community event inviting local businesses, organizations, and individuals to participate in a friendly holiday tree decorating competition.

Individuals, businesses, and organizations can enter their approved decorated Christmas tree to the contest and let park visitors vote on their favorite tree!

To submit an entry, contact the park at (864)391-2450 from October 5 until November 19. Submissions will require a decoration theme and a $30 completed application. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

The top three trees with the most votes will win a gift curated by Hickory Knob State Resort Park!

DETAILS

  • October 5, 2026 - November 19, 2026, 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    Every Day
  • January 1, 2027, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Registration Deadline

    Tree applications must be submitted between October 5 and November 19.

    Event Hours

    Submit your application and $30 at the Lodge from 7am-11pm starting October 5 and no later than November 19.

    Meeting Place

    Hickory Knob Lodge

    Price

    Tree sponsors must submit a Festival of Trees Application and $30 application fee at the park office.