Green Bay Packers Will Seek Tree for Holiday Event
The team is searching for a 40- to 50-foot evergreen tree to serve as the centerpiece at Lambeau Field this year.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Football
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The Green Bay Packers are inviting residents to donate an evergreen tree for the 20th annual Festival of Lights scheduled for Dec. 12, 2026. Interested donors have until Nov. 13, 2026, to submit their proposals for the tree.
Why it matters
The selected tree will serve as the focal point for the 20th annual Festival of Lights held at Lambeau Field. Organizers rely on local donations to secure a specimen of sufficient size for the stadium display.
The Packers require an evergreen tree measuring between 40 and 50 feet in height. Donors must provide a photo and a description of 100 words or less to be considered for the selection.
The players
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are a professional football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, that competes in the National Football League.
Lambeau Field
Lambeau Field is an outdoor stadium in Green Bay that has served as the home field for the Green Bay Packers since 1957.
The details
Residents can submit a proposal to donate a tree for the upcoming event at Lambeau Field. The owner of the tree chosen for the 20th annual Festival of Lights will receive four tickets to the Packers-Texans game on Jan. 4, 2027.
Timeline
Nov. 13, 2026: Deadline for submitting tree donation proposals.
Dec. 1, 2026: The selected tree will be harvested and transported to Lambeau Field.
Dec. 12, 2026: The 20th annual Festival of Lights takes place.
Jan. 4, 2027: The Packers-Texans game takes place.
Season Trajectory
The search for a holiday centerpiece highlights the intersection of stadium operations and community engagement. This effort ensures the 20th annual Festival of Lights maintains its tradition at Lambeau Field during the winter season.
Local residents who successfully donate their tree will secure four tickets to the Packers-Texans game on Jan. 4, 2027. All other participants must submit their entries by Nov. 13, 2026, to be eligible for consideration.
The takeaway
Donating a tree is a unique way for local residents to contribute directly to a landmark stadium event. Property owners should ensure their trees meet the specified height requirements before submitting photos and proposals.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WGBA.
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