All Festival of Wreaths activities are open to the public. Reservations are required for some activities. Tickets are available by calling the MeritCare Foundation at (701) 234-6190 or (800) 437-4010, ext. 6190, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday-Friday, or may be purchased online at festivalofwreaths.meritcare.com.
Following is the line-up of this year's events:
Open House Shopping Extravaganza, Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Early shoppers receive a 15 percent discount at MeritCare Gifts' Holiday Shop on Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Shops: Alpine Village features miniature trees and gingerbread houses created by local chefs and artists. The MeritCare Gifts' Holiday Shop is filled with an assortment of decorations and other holiday-related items. A quick lunch is available on Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Silent auction: Available throughout the weekend festivities.
- English Tea at Three, Friday, 3-4:30 p.m.
- Girls' Night Out, Friday, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Breakfast or Pizza with Santa, Saturday, 9 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
- Gala, Saturday, 6:30 p.m. social, 8 p.m. dinner
Tickets: $25, reservations required.
An afternoon social to include a traditional English tea experience as presented by the British Club of Fargo-Moorhead.
Tickets: $35, reservations required.
This event includes a style show, wine, hors d'oeuvres, entertainment and shopping.
Tickets: $15 adults, $12 children 10 and under. Reservations required.
Children have the opportunity to dine with Santa, sing songs and receive goodie bags.
Tickets: $100 per person, reservations required.
A gourmet dinner followed by an exciting, live auction filled with unique holiday items.