AUCTION OPEN!

BROWSE & BID ON 80+ DAZZLING ITEMS NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, DEC 7 @ 5 PM

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE TREES & WREATHS IN THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS!

EMBRACE THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON WITH FESTIVAL OF TREES & WREATHS! THERE ARE THREE FUN WAYS TO PARTICPATE:

DURANGO FESTIVAL OF TREES & WREATHS

Step into the magic of the holidays at the 22nd Annual Festival of Trees & Wreaths! Beginning November 24, the museum transforms into a twinkling winter wonderland of festive trees and whimsical wreaths sure to spark your holiday spirit. The excitement peaks December 5–7, when the official festival weekend invites guests to vote for their favorite creations in the People’s Choice Awards, join a family-friendly scavenger hunt, and soak in the festive cheer. Admission is free—a perfect holiday outing for all ages!

EVENT DETAILS

Location: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, 479 Main Ave.

Display Opens: Nov 24 (during regular museum hours)

Official In-Person Event: Dec 5–7 (Fri–Sun), 12–5 PM

Festival of Trees Collage

CORTEZ FESTIVAL OF WREATHS

Cortez comes alive with holiday sparkle at the 6th Annual Festival of Wreaths, running November 28 – December 7! Stroll through a colorful indoor gallery of hand-decorated wreaths all together in one festive location and online, where you can browse, bid, and marvel at the creativity of local sponsors. Don't miss this festive, free, all-ages celebration of community and holiday cheer in downtown Cortez!

EVENT DETAILS

Location: Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce, 20 W. Main St.

Nov 28–30 (Fri–Sun): 12–8 PM

Dec 1–4 (Mon–Thurs): 4–8 PM

Dec 5 (Fri): 4–8 PM

Dec 6 (Sat): 12-8 PM

Dec 7 (Sun): 12–5 PM

Festival of Wreaths Collage

ONLINE SILENT AUCTION

Bring the magic of the Festival home with our online silent auction! From festive wreaths and sparkling tree décor to unique holiday gifts, you can browse and bid on items from both Durango and Cortez—all from the comfort of your couch. Every winning bid supports Community Connections and Our Own Lives, helping people with disabilities in Southwest Colorado lead healthy, fulfilling lives. This year's auction kicks off on Black Friday, November 28!

AUCTION DATES

Nov 24: Items available for online preview

Nov 28 at Noon: Bidding opens

Dec 7 at 5 PM: Auction closes

Register now, preview and save your favorite items starting November 24, and be ready to bid November 28!

ABOUT COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS & OUR OWN LIVES

Founded in 1985, Community Connections is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting people with disabilities, developmental delays, and complex needs to the resources they choose to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. We envision a world where all people fully belong, contribute, and thrive.

Our Own Lives is a new non-profit that has taken on the Direct Services programs previously offered by Community Connections. The mission of Our Own Lives is to provide quality support on our own terms, for us to be free to be ourselves. We center the disabled community to be heard, and we build each other up to change our world. Because we are all experts in our own lives.

Together, we are striving toward a more compassionate, equitable and inclusive community in Southwest Colorado. Please join us by lending your support!

OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR

MANY THANKS TO OUR OTHER GENEROUS SPONSORS
We couldn't do it without you!

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Platinum Sponsor Logos

Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce - Cortez Retail Enhancement Association - Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

GOLD STAR SPONSORS

Gold Star Sponsors

City of Durango - Clearnetworx - The Colorado Trust - Durango Dentistry - Dr. Greg Mann, Dr. Steven Reed & Team - Courtney Harshberger Agency Farmers Insurance - Hutton Broadcasting - Methodist Thrift Shop - The Wells Group

SILVER BELL SPONSORS

Silver Bell Sponsors

Durango Coca Cola - Four Corners Broadcasting - La Plata Electric Association - Wild Horse Saloon

LARGE TREE SPONSORS

Durango Health and Rehabilitation - Durango Land and Homes - The Payroll Department - SGM

REGULAR TREE SPONSORS

Farmers Fresh - gaiacreative - Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County - Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates - Sponsors: Ellen Golden, Pam Jagdfeld, Erin Christner, and Hailee Horton - La Plata Family Medicine - Legacy Properties West Sotheby's International Realty - MBE CPA's - Mom's Meals - Pathfinder Chiropractic - Sun Glass Durango - The Juniper School - Tucker, Bechtolt, & DiPonio PC and Our Own Lives - Vectra Bank - Venture Snowboards

LIVE REMOTE RADIO SPONSORS

Heathen Tattoo - Scapegoat Landscaping

WREATH SPONSORS

Agile Space Industries - Alsum Family - Andrew Cuckie, Edward Jones - Animas Museum - Bitterblossom Games - Bling It On - Choice Building Supply - Christmas in Durango - Colorado Title & Closing Services, LLC - Cortez Rec Center - CoWest Ins - Cortez - Dawn Hanson and Diane Arkenstone, In Memory of Mary and Archie Hanson - Dickerman and Cynthia Sadler - Dolores State Bank - Durango Herald - Esmeraldas Ranchito Mexican Store - FASTSIGNS Durango - fb organics - First National Bank, Cortez - First Southwest Bank - Fischer Family - Four Corners Board of Realtors - Four Corners Community Bank - GALS Hiking Group - Heathen Tattoo - Hutton Broadcasting - Jeremy Armstrong - Julee Glynn - Welcome Home, Legacy Properties West Sotheby's International Realty - Kahn Family - Kaki Sadler - Katrina Weiss State Farm - Keesee Motor Company - Kelly R. McCabe, PC - Kiene Family - Kroegers Ace Hardware - Les Schwab Tire Centers - Lew and Laura Webb - LOR Foundation - Los Miramontes Lavender Farm - Mary Owens - Methodist Thrift Store - Mom's Meals - Mountain Hyperbarics - Notah Dineh Trading Company - RUN + HIKE - Russell Family, In Memory of Douglas J. Russell - Ska Brewing - Snooty's Pet Salon - Southwest Printing dba Brand Central - State Farm - Ricky King Agency - Summit Family Dental of Cortez - Sun Glass - The Station Boutique - TireMax - Well On Wheels - Zorn Family

IN-KIND & GIFT SPONSORS

Agave Azul - Big O Tires - Curtis Ragan Tattoo - Dolores Lopez - Dominos Pizza - Farm Bistro - High Desert Life - Kokopelli Bike and Board - La Casita - Louis Edwards - Love On a Hanger - Melissa Booth - Merriweather Home and Market - Min Tea - Say Yes Bridal & Boutique - Slaven’s - Starbucks Coffee - Stone Fish - Thai Cortez - Underwood Optical - Wild Edge - Ziggi’s

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Festival of Trees & Wreaths 2025

By Community Connections

Festival of Trees & Wreaths 2025

Benefitting Community Connections & Our Own Lives