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15th Annual Gifting Tree Project

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December 2026

Thank you to all who participated, voted, and joined us downtown in 2025! More information about the 2026 event will be available in October. 

Stroll along S. Academy Street and inside the Downtown Cary Park as it is transformed into a dazzling Christmas tree display. Local families, schools, and organizations decorate their trees in a competition to win a donation to the nonprofit group of their choice. 

2025 Winners

A Christmas tree outside covered in a variety of ornaments and with a train at the base. Signs next to it read "Believe" and "ALS United North Carolina".

First Place

ALS United North Carolina
A Christmas tree outside adorned with a variety of colorful ornaments and a swirly topper. A sign on the tree reads "Cary Homeschoolers: Tree of Knowledge".

2nd Place

Cary Homeschoolers

 
A Christmas tree outside adorned in blue and orange ribbon and ornaments of band members with their instruments. A sign reads "Athens Drive High School Bands".

3rd Place

Athens Drive High School Bands

Participating

Registration
Registration information for 2026 will be available in October.

Rules
You can review the 2025 rules and decorating information here. You will need to submit a decorating plan for review by staff as part of registration. Any updates for 2026 will be available in October.

To be added to our contact list for Gifting Tree Project registration, please email Maddie Lamkins.