Celebrate the magic of Christmas with us as the Festival of Trees returns to the Mildura Visitor Information Centre.
We're inviting local schools, community groups and organisations to transform Christmas trees into creative displays that reflect what the festive season means to them, creating a colourful community showcase for visitors to enjoy.
Christmas means many things to many different people. It may be a celebration of food, it may be a particular colour scheme, a story or decorations and mementos collected over the years representing family.
Whatever it means to you, we want to see it brought to life through your tree.
Each participating group will be allocated a 1 metre wide space in the Mildura Visitor Information Centre to showcase their tree.
Display guidelines
Please note the following guidelines:
- The display will be in The Alfred Deakin Centre
- Free standing trees are to be no larger than 5.5 meters (18 ft) in height
- Battery operated lights only - no powered lights for safety reasons
- Please advise us if your tree needs to be viewed from all sides – no wall hanging space is available
- A sign must accompany your tree, explaining your organisation name and theme and any explanations about your tree/decorations
- Please provide your own props, tables and decorations
- Staff at the Mildura Visitor Information and Booking Centre will monitor your display however we do not accept liability for and theft or damage that may occur
Important dates
The Community Christmas Showcase will run from Monday 30 November 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027.
Set up days are Wednesday 25 November to Friday 27 November 2026.
Please remember that the display concludes on Monday 4 January 2027.
All trees/stockings must be collected within 7 days.
If your tree/stocking is not collected, it will be donated to a charity organisation.
The centre opening times are Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 10am to 4pm and closed Christmas day.
Complete your Expression of Interest by clicking the link below