Celebrate the magic of the season at The Joe Center for the Arts’ annual Forgotten Coast Festival of Trees!

Each year, our gallery is transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland filled with decorated trees, wreaths, and holiday displays designed by local businesses, organizations, and community members.

From timeless holiday traditions to imaginative one-of-a-kind displays, the Festival of Trees is a showcase of creativity and community spirit. It’s also one of The Joe’s most important fundraisers, helping us bring year-round arts education, exhibitions, and cultural programming to Gulf County and the Forgotten Coast.

Silent Auction

As part of The Forgotten Coast Festival of Trees, The Joe Center for the Arts invites the public to take part in its Silent Auction, opening Friday, Nov. 20 during the Festival’s Opening Reception, and running throughout the Festival, with bidding ending on Dec. 10.

How to Participate as a Sponsor or by Entering Display

By entering a display or becoming a sponsor, you’re not only adding to the magic of the holidays — you’re helping sustain the arts for our community.

Applications are due by Sunday, November 1, 2026.

You may choose to:

• Enter a Display: Decorate a holiday tree, wreath, or festive installation that highlights the season or reflects your business/organization.
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• Become a Sponsor: Support The Joe’s nonprofit mission while gaining community visibility. Multiple sponsorship levels are available for both businesses and individuals.
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• Donate to the Silent Auction.: Support

Complete Your Registration in Two Steps

To participate, you must complete both steps below. 

Your registration is not confirmed until both the application form and payment have been submitted.

Step 1: Submit Your Application

Fill out the online application form to register your display, sponsorship or silent auction donation.

Step 2: Submit Your Payment

Secure your spot by paying through our Festival of Trees payment portal.

⚠️ Important: If you only apply OR only pay, your entry cannot be processed. Both steps must

be completed by the deadline.

Event Details

 Where: The Joe Center for the Arts, 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe, FL

 When: November 20, 2026 - December 12, 2026

 Who: Open to businesses, organizations, and individuals

 Why: Celebrate the season, showcase creativity, and support The Joe’s mission as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts center

APPLICATIONS

Please click on the Display Application image to complete the online form and return here to the website for payment via the blue link below:

              2026 DISPLAY APPLICATION PAYMENT

FRONT ALCOVE DISPLAYS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Please click on the Sponsorship Application

image to complete the online form and

return here to the website for payment via the donation form below:

Please click on the Silent Auction image to complete the online form to donate to our Silent Auction

~  PRINTABLE PDFs  ~

FESTIVAL OF TREES SCHEDULE, DISPLAY/SILENT AUCTION GUIDLINES, &

DISPLAY, SPONSORSHIP,  OR SILENT AUCTION APPLICATIONS

Click on a blue link for the form you need to view or print

Thank You for Supporting the Arts

Your participation in the Forgotten Coast Festival of Trees helps us continue to provide exhibitions, arts education, and community programming throughout the year. Together, we’re keeping the arts alive and thriving on the Forgotten Coast.

For questions, please contact The Joe Center for the Arts:

Email — info@thejoecenter.org

Marcy Trahan — Ph: 970-397-9663

For all Silent Auctions questions, or assistance, please contact our Silent Auction Coordinators, Nancy 850-276-9210 or Lisa 207-510-1938, or via email at thejoecenter@gmail.com