An array of dazzling holiday decorations are now on display at Cameron Art Museum.
Sponsored by CAM and Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, the annual Cape Fear Festival of Trees is underway through Sunday, Dec. 7. The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Admission is $13 for ages 13 and up ($6 for ages 5-12; children four and under are free).
In addition to dozens of beautifully adorned trees, this year’s event includes a new feature–the Art of Gingerbread competition and exhibit.
On Saturday, Dec. 6, CAM will hold “Ginger Blast!” to celebrate this inaugural year’s gingerbread creations and announce prize winners. CAM Café’s chef will whip up some innovative ginger goodies and other sweet and savory delights, and an open cash bar available. The event, which runs from 7 to 9 p.m., includes live music. Tickets are $30 and include festival and gallery admission.
Proceeds from Cape Fear Festival of Trees benefit Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation and the Cameron Art Museum.
In addition to the trees, the festival includes live performances by over 30 local musical groups and artists. Luis Paschoa performs at 1 p.m. today (Sunday), as do harpists Julie Rehder and Carole Green. St. Paul’s Oompah Band will play at 5 p.m.
Additional performances are as follows:
- Monday, Dec. 1–TBA
- 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2–Murray Middle School Orchestra
- 4 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2–Dreams Dance
- 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2–New Hanover High School Steel Drums
- 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3–Friends School Choir
- 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3–Lisa Greer (handbell soloist)
- 5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3–Thalian Association Children’s Theater Choir
- 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4–Thaddeus Ferguson
- 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4–Artistry In Jazz
- 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5–Pine Valley United Methodist Handbell Choir
- 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6–Sweet Adelines
- 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6–Suzuki Talent Education of Wilmington
- 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6–Harmony Belles
- 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7–Port City Tubas.
Click here for more festival information or to purchase tickets.
