Ann’s Place, the largest support organization for cancer survivors and their loved ones in the Greater Danbury region, has announced plans for its 2011 Festival of Trees, to be held November 18-20 at the Matrix Conference & Banquet Center, 39 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury.

  This is the ninth year for the popular fund-raising event, which features a dazzling array of custom-decorated holiday trees sponsored by area businesses, groups and individuals. Sponsors may choose a theme for their tree and decorate it themselves or have the decorating done by expert volunteers. All trees are raffled and everyone has a chance to win their favorite tree! 

  The 2011 Festival will kick off with the Preview Party on Friday, November 18, from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m., with cocktails, live music by Kelly Mittleman, Dinner-by-the-Bite, and exclusive preview of the decorated trees, $100 per ticket. The trees will remain on display until Sunday at 5:00 p.m. The Festival also features The Marketplace, quilts, wreaths and other hand-crafted holiday gifts for sale, live entertainment on the hour, raffles, and a chance to win a Jewelry Designs shopping spree.

Festival hours are Saturday, November 19th from 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday, November 20th from 10 am to 5 pm.  Admission is $10 Adults, $5 children and seniors, children under 5 Free. If you’d like to volunteer, email [email protected]. For sponsorship opportunities, more information, or to register call 203.790.6568, email [email protected] or visit AnnsPlace.org.