Celebrate the wonder of the Christmas season at the 2026 Festival of Trees & Chocolate Fantasy!

Join us November 21–22 at West End Baptist Church for a festive community tradition featuring beautifully decorated Christmas trees, delicious chocolates, and the warmth and joy of the holiday season.

Saturday, November 21, 4:00–8:00 PM
Sunday, November 22, 1:00–4:00 PM
West End Baptist Church
116 W. End St., Newport, TN 37821

Admission is $10. Make your visit even sweeter with a Chocolate Fantasy box — $15 for a small box or $25 for a large box.

There are several ways to be part of this year's Festival:

ATTEND THE FESTIVAL— Purchase admission for $10 and order your Chocolate Fantasy boxes in advance: $15 small or $25 large. To purchase, select “Donate & Tickets” at the top of this page.

SPONSOR THE FESTIVAL— Businesses, churches, families, and community partners can help make this special Christmas tradition possible while supporting the work of Empower Cocke County. Sponsorships begin at $250. To become a sponsor, select “Donate & Tickets” at the top of this page and choose your sponsorship level. Prefer to pay by check? Select your sponsorship level through “Donate & Tickets,” choose Check at checkout, and mail your check to: Empower Cocke County, PO Box 415, Newport, TN 37822.

MAKE A DONATION — Can't attend? You can still support Empower Cocke County and the people and families we serve throughout our community. To donate, select "Donate & Tickets" at the top of this page.

VOLUNTEER FOR THE FESTIVAL — Help us bring the Festival of Trees & Chocolate Fantasy to life. We welcome individuals and groups who would like to serve before or during the event. To volunteer... Click Here!

CHRISTMAS TREES, HOMEMADE CHOCOLATES, & OTHER DONATION OPPORTUNITIES — Help make the 2026 Festival of Trees our best ever by creating & donating chocolates, a decorated Christmas tree, wreaths, or Christmas themed baskets. Click Here for more information or to sign up!

2026 Festival of Trees & Chocolate Fantasy

A Holiday Celebration Benefiting Empower Cocke County