Annual holiday auction funds fight against human, sex trafficking in Duluth
ByWSBTV.com News Staff
ByWSBTV.com News Staff
DULUTH, Ga. — The Georgia Festival of Trees is open again, raising money through auction to fund the fight against human trafficking and sex trafficking.
According to event officials, this year features a new Pink Pig, making a new grand debut in Atlanta almost 70 years after the original Macy’s Pink Pig did so.
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Georgia Festival of Trees The Georgia Festival of Trees has returned! (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees What will visitors find at the Georgia Festival of Trees? (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees The event features a dazzling display of Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces and nativities for auction, Penelope (Penny) the Pink Pig, live music and entertainment, Christmas Brick Challenge, Gingerbread Competition, kids’ activities and games, boutique gift shops and more. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Known as the state’s largest holiday event, Georgia Festival of Trees continues to support local organizations working to end the commercial sexual exploitation of women and children in Georgia by partnering with Street Grace and Atlanta Redemption Ink. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees The event moved to the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth this year. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees There's a Taylor Swift Christmas tree! (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees “When we started Georgia Festival of Trees four years ago, we weren’t sure how it would be received and it’s remarkable to see how it’s grown and evolved into a special holiday tradition for families,” said Angie Ulibarri, Georgia Festival of Trees executive director. “Through this growth, our team continues to closely listen to feedback from our guests, which is why we’re thrilled to share exciting new updates for this year including a new location, the After Dark Comedy Showcase presented by The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett and our very own Pink Pig, Penny. Even with all the new additions, the heartbeat of the festival remains the same – holiday magic with a heart to end human trafficking.” (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Georgia Festival of Trees debuts Penny the Pink Pig, a new pig-themed train for children and adults, inspired by the beloved Atlanta tradition originally created in 1953 by Rich’s. This new version will transport guests on a magical ride through the Georgia Festival of Trees and will be open each day from Nov. 23 to Dec. 1, except Nov. 27-28 when the festival will be closed for Thanksgiving. Rides on the Pink Pig cost $5 per person. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees “We’re thrilled to be a beneficiary of the Georgia Festival of Trees for the second consecutive year, especially in the year they debut the new Pink Pig!” said Jessica Lamb, founder of Atlanta Redemption Ink. “While activities, like the Pink Pig, are fun, Georgia Festival of Trees has a deeper meaning behind each of these – to support the fight against human trafficking. Our organization aims to bring hope and joy to survivors, and it’s an honor to share this heartbeat with the Georgia Festival of Trees.”
(Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees The festival offers live music and entertainment on the main stage, as well as Santa with his reindeer and life-size sleigh and Reindeer Games for the kids, which include the Elf Training Academy, the Lil' Elves Driving Academy, LEGO bricks, Elf Phone Booth, North Pole Post Office and more. Guests can enjoy sugar cookie decorating at Mrs. Claus' Kitchen, Santa's Workshop, a Gingerbread Competition, Christmas Brick Challenge and boutique shopping. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees The items at the Festival of Trees are up for auction. Check out https://gafestivaloftrees.org/ to place a bid. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Convention Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees (Nelson Hicks)
From Nov. 23 to Dec. 1, the Georgia Festival of Trees will continue in Duluth, where it’ll use its holiday magic to work toward ending human trafficking. The festivities and fundraising are happening at Gas South Convention Center.
At the festival, the event features displays of Christmas trees, wreaths, holiday centerpieces and nativity scenes, all for auction and all made as unique displays by different individuals.
The event has “Wonderful organizations on the front lines,” Waffles McSnowflake, Head Elf, said. “We want to give them more resources to do their critical work.”
There’s also live music and main stage entertainment, Santa with reindeer and sleigh for the Reindeer Games, and an Elf Training Academy, among other activities.
Proceeds from the event fund Street Grace and Atlanta Redemption Ink, two local nonprofits focused on ending human trafficking.
Tickets are priced at $13.95 for seniors 62 or older, while adult tickets and children’s tickets for kids 3-12 years old are $18.95 and provide access for the Reindeer Games.
This year, to go along with the new Pink Pig, there’s also a special pig-themed train inspired by the holiday tradition, which began in 1953.
If you suspect human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline toll free at (888) 373-7888. Learn more about red flags of human trafficking here.
