A Beacon of Light. A Legacy of Hope.
AWARE Presents the 30th Annual Festival of Trees
Step into a sparkling evening filled with beautifully decorated trees, dinner, live and silent auctions, and festive community spirit.
Festival of Trees began as a cherished Liberty Place tradition. Today, AWARE carries that legacy forward while continuing specialized brain injury services in Whitehall.
AWARE serves children, adults, and families across Montana through mental health and developmental disability services, early childhood programs, residential support, and other community-based care. Our mission is to help people live independent lives. This year, we celebrate 30 years of Festival of Trees alongside AWARE’s 50th anniversary.
Event Details
Date & Time
Friday, November 20, 2026
Doors open at 5:00 PM
Dinner and program begin at 6:00 PM
Location
The Baxter Hotel
105 W Main St
Bozeman, MT 59715
Why Your Support Matters
Independence looks different for every person AWARE serves. It may mean a child developing new skills, a family finding the support it needs, or an adult gaining stability, confidence, and connection.
Your support helps AWARE:
- Give children and families a stronger start through early childhood, school-based, and family support.
- Bring care closer to home through mental and behavioral health services in Montana communities.
- Build greater independence for people living with developmental disabilities.
- Create stability and opportunity through employment, housing, recreation, and community living supports.
- Strengthen connection and belonging for Montanans of all ages and abilities.
Every sponsorship, table, ticket, tree, auction item, and donation helps someone take a meaningful step toward a brighter future.
Tickets & Tables
Join us for dinner, the program, live and silent auctions, and an evening of community and hope.
Table for Eight
$1,000
VIP seating for eight guests, complimentary wine for the table, your organization’s logo displayed at the table, and a commemorative ornament.
Individual Ticket
$125
One seat for the full Festival of Trees experience, including dinner and the evening program.
Returning Guests
Legacy Pricing
Attended for three or more years? You may qualify for legacy pricing. Contact Maria Goheen, Development Manager, to confirm eligibility before registering.
A portion of your registration fee is tax-deductible.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Together, our sponsors help support independent lives across Montana.
Perseverance Impact Sponsor
Kenyon Noble Lumber & Hardware
Perseverance Impact Sponsor
Great Northern Physical Therapy
Sponsorship Opportunities
Choose the level that best fits your organization. Every sponsor helps expand access to care, opportunity, and community across Montana.
Legacy of Hope
$10,000
Two tables for 16 guests • Two commemorative challenge coins • Full-page ad inside the front cover of the event program • Logo in the program, event slides, promotional materials, AWARE social media, and event website • Verbal recognition • Appreciation plaque • Opportunity to display a banner or promotional materials and include materials in guest bags
Beacon of Light
$7,500
Two tables for 16 guests • One commemorative challenge coin • Half-page ad in the event program • Logo on the event website • Verbal recognition during the program
Community Commitment
$5,000
One table for eight guests • One commemorative challenge coin • Quarter-page ad in the event program • Logo on the event website • Verbal recognition during the program
Innovation Champion
$2,500
One table for eight guests • Logo on the event website • Verbal recognition during the program
Perseverance Impact
$1,500
One table for eight guests • Logo on the event website
Featured Sponsorship
Food Sponsor
$5,000
One table for eight guests • Quarter-page ad in the event program • Logo on the event website • Verbal recognition during the program
Ready to support Festival of Trees? Choose your sponsorship level and register online.
More Ways to Participate
You can help even if you can’t attend:
Maria Goheen, Development Manager, can help you get involved.
Evening Schedule
Friday, November 20, 2026 • The Baxter Hotel
5:00 PM — Doors open; reception and silent auction begin
6:00 PM — Dinner and program begin
7:15 PM — Silent auction closes
7:30 PM — Live auction and cash drive
9:00 PM — Closing remarks
Festival of Trees Through the Years
A look back at the guests, decorated trees, and celebrations that make this tradition special.
Join us for Festival of Trees
Friday, November 20, 2026 · The Baxter Hotel · Bozeman
Reserve your seat or become a sponsor to help AWARE support independent lives across Montana.