Christmas Tree

Dear community, 

For over 40 years, the Christmas Tree Auction has united our community, supporting local charities and businesses during the holiday season.  

In recent years significant increases in costs and logistical hurdles paired with changing local charities’ needs pose obstacles to the smooth operation of the Christmas Tree Auction. We recognize that these challenges demand our attention and require innovative solutions. Therefore, we have made the difficult decision to pause the Christmas Tree Auction this year. 

During this brief hiatus, our Chamber staff is working to find innovative solutions to address these challenges while ensuring the event's sustainability. We remain committed to serving our membership and making Visalia an even more remarkable place to do business. 

Join us for workshops to develop your business plan, Paws & Connect - Networking Unleashed and an exhilarating Spring Tini event. These initiatives provide resources and opportunities for your success. 

Change can be challenging, but through perseverance and innovation, we grow as a community. Your unwavering support is invaluable as we find the best path forward. Let's embrace this moment as an opportunity to adapt and emerge stronger than ever. 

In Partnership,  

Gail Zurek
President & CEO

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

A: The Christmas Tree Auction is being paused this year due to significant increases in costs, logistical hurdles, and changing local charities' needs, which have made it difficult to operate smoothly. 
A: Yes, the Chamber staff is actively working during this hiatus to find innovative solutions that address the challenges and ensure the sustainability of the Christmas Tree Auction. The goal is to resume the event in the future. 
A: While the Christmas Tree Auction is paused, there are other events and initiatives planned to support the community and local businesses. These include workshops to develop your business plan, Paws & Connect - Networking Unleashed and an exhilarating SpringTini event.
A: Your participation and support are invaluable during this time. You can participate in the workshops, attend the networking expo, and join the SpringTini event. These initiatives provide resources and opportunities for your success and help strengthen the community.

History

After 40 years, the Visalia Chamber’s Christmas Tree has become a legacy event in Visalia. The event has featured the very best of what local eats and drinks have to offer while helping non-profits advance their mission.

*All Visalia Chamber of Commerce Events are non-refundable except deemed by the Executive Board. Event tickets are transferrable. 21 & over event.

*Important notice re COVID-19: Please note any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to COVID-19 and we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed while in attendance at the event. The Visalia Chamber is not responsible for the health and safety. We encourage you to follow the local safety policies, as well as local laws and restrictions.