Christmas Festival and Trees for Troops This Week at Fort Gordon

The annual Christmas Festival and Trees for Troops event will be held this Thursday, December 1, at Fort Gordon.

Free Christmas trees will be provided to active-duty E1-E4 or their spouse/dependent from 4-5 pm on Barton Field.  The distribution to all other military ID cardholders, retirees or their spouse/dependent is from 5-6 pm.  Military or DOD IDs are required to receive a free tree.  One tree per family.

The Christmas Festival, which begins at 4 pm, will include hayrides, a bonfire, children's crafts and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus after they arrive at 6:30 pm.  Gift and craft vendors will be on hand.  Cookies and hot cocoa will be available. Free pizza and soft drinks will be provided, while supplies last starting at 5 pm.  The lighting of the Christmas tree and Menorah will also highlight the festival.