Event Information
Festival of Trees
Sneak Preview Reception
4pm to 6pm
November 24, 2011 from 4pm-6pm at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre.
Proudly sponsored by


Enter to win tickets to Festival of Trees Gala November 25.
More than 50 designer trees on display.
Festive entertainment by Malaspina Trio.
Be there for the unveiling of a special recognition 75th Anniversary Festival Tree
designed by Amber Harris, JBD Designs and Stephanie Watkins, Watkins Events.
Tickets are only $50 and space is limited – so make your reservation today!
To reserve your seat please call Renee at 250.740.6258 or email renee.bohun@viu.ca
The Festival of Trees, hosted by the VIU Foundation,
is Nanaimo’s favorite festive tradition supporting VIU students.
A remarkable $850,000 has been raised over the past 17 years
and the need continues—light up a student’s life—join us for The Festival of Trees.
call Renee Bohun to book your reservation at 250-740-6258
Festival of Trees Gala
sponsored by Coastal Community Credit Union

Commemorating VIU’s 75 Year Journey
Friday, November 25
6pm start
Vancouver Island Conference Centre
$195 Gala
$220 VIP
Tables of ten
VIP Privileges sponsored by Harris Auto Group and Tom Harris Cellular
As a VIP your exclusive privileges will include:
- VIP Entrance
- VIP Valet Parking
- Prominent seating in the Ballroom
- Advanced Beverage orders for your table
Book your reservation by calling Renee Bohun at 250-740-6258 or email renee.bohun@viu.ca
Festival of Trees Public Days
Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit and join us for Festival Days. This is a full day filled with activities many new to the festival this year. There is nothing else in Nanaimo quite like the Festival of Trees Days. Join us Saturday for the DNBIA Santa arrival, visit the Festival of Trees and enjoy the Santa Parade.
Saturday, November 26
10am – 4pm
sponsored by
admission is by donation at the door
Festival of Trees Public Days
Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit and join us for Festival Days. This is a full day filled with activities many new to the festival this year. There is nothing else in Nanaimo quite like the Festival of Trees Days.
Sunday, November 27
10am – 4pm
sponsored by
admission is by donation at the door
