This year's Christmas Tree Festival will happen in the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre in Lethbridge. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Christmas Tree Festival to expand & move to Agri-food Hub

Sep 4, 2025 | 11:30 AM

A stunning array of intricately designed Christmas trees will be on display at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre for the first time.

The 31st Annual Stringam Christmas Tree Festival is moving away from the VisitLethbridge.com Arena this year, and will have a larger space and more activities at Lethbridge & District Exhibition’s venue.

It will run from November 16-19, 2025.

Holt Humphrey, Vice-President of Business Development at Stringam Law, says they wanted to make the event bigger and brighter than ever.

“For us at Stringam, the Christmas Tree Festival feels like home,” says Humphrey. “It’s a chance for our community to gather, share in the joy of the season, and support the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation’s work that impacts so many lives. We’re grateful to play a role in keeping this tradition alive and growing.”

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Admission will continue to be free, but there will be some ticketed experiences. Each day of the Christmas Tree Festival will have a different focus:

• Family Day (Sunday) – Crafts in Santa’s Workshop, face painting, Santa visits, Storytime with Mrs. Claus, and more—plus the newly added Brunch with Santa (ticket required).
• Seniors Day (Monday) – A day designed to bring joy and connection to seniors with complimentary High Tea (free, registration required), entertainment, and festive activities.
• Business Day (Tuesday) – Celebrate community connections and local enterprise with activities for professionals and entrepreneurs. Highlights include a Rotary Club Speaker Series Luncheon (ticket required), the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce Mix & Mingle, and a festive holiday market with local vendors.
• Reduced Sensory Viewing (Wednesday) – A quieter, low-stimulation environment for families and individuals who benefit from a more inclusive experience, including Santa visits and Storytime with Mrs. Claus.

The festival will conclude on November 19 with the signature Gala & Auction Fundraiser. Proceeds will support the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRHF).

CRHF CEO Crystal Elliott says she is thrilled to see Stringam Law not only continue to be the title sponsor but to make this expansion happen.

“The move to the Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre allows us to truly expand the festival atmosphere and create a gathering place for our whole community,” says Elliott. “Healthcare impacts each of us and our loved ones at every stage of life, and this festival is a way to celebrate together while supporting that shared journey.”

Last year, the Christmas Tree Festival welcomed more than 3,500 guests and raised over $180,000.

For sponsorship opportunities, donations, tickets, and full event details, visit: www.trellis.org/stringam-ctf-2025