Festival of Trees™

For authors/illustrators and publishers, the exposure of their wonderful books is immense. Each year we work closely with nominated authors/illustrators and their publisher to ensure participation at the Festival of Trees. The Festival is the single largest literary event in Canada that authors/illustrators will experience for their work.

TORONTO FESTIVAL OF TREES - May 15 - 16, 2012, Harbourfront Centre

The 5 programs geared towards school-aged children, culminate in a two day blockbuster award event held in May at Toronto’s Harbourfront in conjunction with Authors at Harbourfront Centre. This event is attended by more than 8,000 young readers over two days. In addition to the award presentations featuring the nominated authors, the days are packed with fun and engaging activities, including workshops put on by nominated authors and illustrators.  Each day will run from 10am to 2pm.

Tickets go on sale JANUARY 13th for the REGISTERED Forest® members and in February for the Public.  The tickets can be purchased from the Harbourfront box office.

OTTAWA FESTIVAL OF TREES - May 17, 2012, Carleton University

BUY OTTAWA TICKETS HERE ($10/per ticket plus HST)

This inaugural Festival will take place in the heart of Ottawa and will be a one day event for readers in the Silver Birch® and Red Maple™ programs from around the Ottawa area.  This year will bring 1000 kids to Carleton University where they will participate in a ceremony and various activities around the nominated books. Local entertainment will be present.  The day will run from 10am-2pm.  Attendees are to bring their own lunch.  There are 1000 tickets available and they are sold on a first-come-first-served basis.  There are no refunds or exchanges on tickets that are successfully ordered.

THUNDER BAY FESTIVAL OF TREES - May 18th, 2012, Canadian Lakehead Exhibition

BUY THUNDER BAY TICKETS HERE ($10/per ticket plus HST)

The OLA is thrilled to be going to Thunder Bay with their Festival of Trees and celebrating with 1000 young readers the best of Canadian picture books and children's fiction and non-fiction. There will be a celebration at the CLE, followed by autographing and entertainment to keep everyone engaged.  The day will run from 10am-2pm.  Attendees are to bring their own lunch.  There are 1000 tickets available and they are sold on a first-come-first-served basis.  There are no refunds or exchanges on tickets that are successfully ordered.

Volunteer

For authors/illustrators and publishers, the exposure of their wonderful books is immense. Each year we work closely with nominated authors/illustrators and their publisher to ensure participation at the Festival of Trees. The Festival is the single largest literary event in Canada that authors/illustrators will experience for their work.

Festival of Trees Volunteer form - (Closed)





This event has been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund of the Government of Ontario through theMinistry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, administered by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Corporation.