Press Releases

Festival of Trees Will Celebrate 20 years METHUEN, MA — May 19 2013

METHUEN, MA (May 6, 2013) – The Festival of Trees, Inc. proudly announces its 20th Emerald Anniversary year of celebration. Over the past two decades, The Festival of Trees has grown to become one of the most visited holiday events in New England as well as the largest contributor ...

Celebrated Boston Chef Paul Wahlberg to Appear At Fourth Annual Taste of The Festival METHUEN, MA — Oct 19 2012

The holiday spirit will come alive within the Methuen community on Friday, November 16th, when the Fourth Annual Taste Of The Festival takes place with special guest appearance by chef and restaurateur Paul Wahlberg of Hingham’s Alma Nove and Wahlburgers. This culinary celebration features specialty foods from 25 local ...

Annual Dinner Awards METHUEN, MA — Jun 27 2012

The Festival of Trees, Inc. held their Annual Meeting on Monday,June 25th, at 13 Branch Street, the home of the Annual Festival of Trees event. The meeting is a celebration of the work of the Festival of Trees and its historic preservation mission. To date, the Festival has spent $1.2 ...

Methuen non-profit helps fund restoration of historic firehouse in Haverhill METHUEN, MA — Jun 11 2012

The Festival of Trees, Inc. has awarded a $10,000 Historic Preservation Grant to Rocks Village Memorial Association to help fund the restoration of the 1840 Handtub House in the Rocks Village historic district of Haverhill.  The historic firehouse serves as a meetinghouse for social and community activities within the Rocks ...

Methuen non-profit donates more than $50,000 to help fund 6 local preservation projects METHUEN, MA — May 22 2012

The Festival of Trees, Inc. is proud to announce the recipients of its 2012 Preservation Grant Program.  This Methuen-based non-profit organization raises money through its annual Festival of Trees event to fund historic preservation and restoration in the city of Methuen and throughout the Merrimack Valley.  Local businesses housed in ...