Gifts That Give Back
Festival of Trees
Holiday Market • Silent Auction • Live Art • Food • Music
Benefiting Jeremiah’s Promise Neurodevelopmental Learning Center
Festival of Trees: Gifts that Give Back is a curated holiday market experience designed to bring the South Georgia community together through festive shopping, live entertainment, artisan makers, and meaningful giving that supports children with special needs and their families through Jeremiah’s Promise.
This newly revitalized South Georgia tradition brings together our community to celebrate the holiday season while raising vital funds to support our mission of providing life-changing services and a path forward for families and individuals navigating life with brain-based challenges.
At Festival of Trees: Gifts that Give Back, you can shop the season and change a life, because it's more than a market - it's a mission.
Become an Event Partner
When you partner with the Festival of Trees: Gifts that Give Back, your support reaches far beyond a single holiday event. It helps Jeremiah’s Promise provide specialized, relationship-centered services to children and families navigating autism, developmental differences, mental health needs, and other brain-based challenges—right here in our rural South Georgia community.
Every sponsorship, donation, and in-kind contribution helps remove barriers to care, equip our learning environment, and give families greater access to the resources and support they need. Your partnership helps us meet immediate needs today while building a stronger, more sustainable future for the individuals and families we serve.
Partnership That Benefits Our Whole Community
Supporting the Festival of Trees also gives your business or organization an opportunity to connect with families, community leaders, and fellow supporters while demonstrating a visible commitment to the place we call home.
Depending on your partnership level, benefits may include:
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Recognition in Festival marketing and promotional materials
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Logo placement on event signage, digital platforms, and printed materials
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Social media features and public acknowledgments
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Recognition in press releases and local media outreach
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Visibility before, during, and after the event
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Opportunities for on-site engagement with Festival guests
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Inclusion in select VIP experiences or event announcements
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Association with a trusted local mission serving children and families
More Than Visibility
Your partnership tells families that they are seen, valued, and supported. It shows employees and customers that your organization is invested in strengthening the local community—and it helps ensure that children with brain-based challenges have greater access to the care, understanding, and opportunities they deserve.
Together, we can create a joyful holiday tradition, strengthen our community, and extend hope far beyond the Festival.
There is more than one way to make a difference at the Festival of Trees. Whether you want to support the mission, showcase your business, share your talents, or contribute needed goods and services, there is a place for you at this year’s event.
Explore the available opportunities by downloading our Event Partner Packet below to find the one that best fits you or your organization.
Partner Details Packet
Accepted event partners will receive a Partner Details Packet containing important event details, such as setup and breakdown instructions, booth placement/guidelines, various deadlines/important dates, and other information needed to prepare for the event.
*The Partner Details Packet is coming soon!
Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Eagle Station | 3507 Williams St, Patterson, GA 31557
Artisan Makers
Shop a festive collection of local vendors offering boutique finds, apparel, gifts, ornaments, homemade treats, handcrafted goods, and more.
Sensory Santa
Enjoy a calm, welcoming visit with Sensory Santa, thoughtfully designed for children who benefit from a quieter and more comfortable holiday experience.
Christmas Tree Auction
Bid on beautifully decorated Christmas trees created by local businesses and community partners, with every winning bid supporting the students and programs of Jeremiah’s Promise.
Live Music & Entertainment
Celebrate the sounds of the season with a special performance by violinist Crystal Murphy and an ensemble of her talented students.
Food Trucks
Come hungry and enjoy delicious food, festive treats, and seasonal drinks from a variety of local food trucks throughout the event.
Live Nativity Painting
Watch local artist Addie Johnson bring the Nativity story to life on canvas during the event—then place your bid for the opportunity to take home this one-of-a-kind original artwork.
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Important Dates to Remember:
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Vendor Registration Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026
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Sponsorship Registration Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026
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Booth Setup Date: Friday, November 13, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Event Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Booth Breakdown Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 after 4:30 p.m.
Become a Vendor or a
Food Truck Vendor
Join us for the 2026 Festival of Trees: Gifts That Give Back! We’re inviting local artisans, makers, boutiques, bakers, and small businesses to help us create a festive holiday dining and shopping experience—all while supporting the students and mission of Jeremiah’s Promise.
Why Become a Vendor?
Festival of Trees offers a meaningful opportunity to showcase your business, connect with local shoppers, and be part of an event that gives back to children and families in our community. Guests will come ready to shop for unique gifts, seasonal favorites, and handcrafted goods while dining from local food truck vendors as they kick off the holiday season.
Vendor/Food Truck Vendor Benefits:
As a Festival of Trees vendor/food truck vendor, you'll receive:
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Space to showcase and sell your products to event guests
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Exposure to families, diners, and shoppers throughout our community
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Promotion as a participating vendor/food truck vendor through Festival of Trees marketing
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Opportunities to connect with new customers and fellow local businesses
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The chance to support the life-changing work of Jeremiah’s Promise
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A joyful, family-friendly setting filled with holiday shopping, entertainment, food trucks, and community spirit
How to Apply
Interested in joining us? Download the Event Partner Packet for more information and the appropriate application using the button below. Please provide information about your business and the products you plan to offer.
Email your completed application to Becky Burroughs at info@jeremiahspromisecenter.com. Our team will review your application and contact you with your acceptance status and next steps.
*Space is limited, and submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. Vendor selection may be curated to provide guests with a varied shopping experience and limit duplicate product categories.
Sponsor the Festival of Trees
Partner with Jeremiah’s Promise for the 2026 Festival of Trees: Gifts That Give Back and help create a joyful holiday experience with a lasting impact. Sponsorships directly support the specialized care, educational opportunities, and supportive environment Jeremiah’s Promise provides for children and families in our community.
Why Sponsor?
Festival of Trees brings together families, local businesses, and community leaders for a festive day of shopping, entertainment, and generosity. Sponsoring the event allows your organization to demonstrate its commitment to the community while helping Jeremiah’s Promise serve more children, equip more providers, and create an environment where every student can thrive.
Sponsor Benefits
Benefits vary by sponsorship level and may include:
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Recognition on the Festival of Trees website and event materials
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Promotion through social media, email, and other event marketing
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Logo placement on event signage
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Recognition during the event
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Complimentary event admission or VIP Preview access
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Opportunities to connect your business with a featured event experience
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Demonstration of your commitment to children and families in our community
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Acknowledgment of the specific area of Jeremiah’s Promise your sponsorship helps support
Sponsorship Opportunities
We offer a variety of sponsorship levels to suit your company’s needs and budget. Each level comes with unique benefits and opportunities for recognition. Learn more about them by viewing our sponsorship resources below or by clicking the button to view the full Event Partner Packet.
Presenting Sponsor
$5,000
Exclusive Opportunity | Sensory Santa Sponsor
Receive premier recognition as the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Festival of Trees, including prominent logo placement throughout event marketing and exclusive signage at the Sensory Santa experience.
This sponsorship helps expand scholarship opportunities so financial hardship does not prevent families from accessing the specialized support available through Jeremiah’s Promise.
Silver Sponsor
$2,500
Holiday Market Sponsor
Welcome guests to a festive shopping experience featuring local boutiques, artisans, makers, and small businesses. Silver Sponsors receive recognition on signage placed throughout the Holiday Market.
This sponsorship helps provide specialized equipment, tools, and resources that allow Jeremiah’s Promise to meet each child’s individual needs.
Community Partner
$500
Support the Mission
An accessible option for smaller businesses and individuals who want to support the mission but cannot commit to a four-figure sponsorship.
Gold Sponsor
$3,500
Food Truck Court Sponsor
Receive prominent event recognition and featured signage throughout the Food Truck Court, identifying your organization as a leading supporter of the Festival of Trees.
This sponsorship supports specialized neurodevelopmental provider training, helping Jeremiah’s Promise build its team and serve more children and families.
Bronze Sponsor
$1,000
Christmas Tree Auction Sponsor
Help make the signature Christmas Tree Auction possible while receiving recognition as a valued community partner and supporter of Jeremiah’s Promise.
This sponsorship supports the maintenance and improvement of the Jeremiah’s Promise facility and grounds as the needs of its students and families continue to grow.
Tree Partner
In-Kind Auction Donation
Help us make our Christmas Tree Auction even more exciting! Local businesses and community members are invited to “fill” one of our beautifully decorated trees by donating gift cards, gift certificates, products, experiences, or other special surprises.
How to Sponsor
Ready to make a meaningful difference? Review the sponsorship opportunities above or in our Event Partner Packet and submit the appropriate completed application to Becky Burroughs at info@jeremiahspromisecenter.com. After your form is submitted, a member of the Jeremiah’s Promise team will contact you to confirm availability, collect your logo and business information, and provide a Quickbooks invoice for payment details.
Simply click the "BECOME A SPONSOR" button below to fill out a digital sponsorship application, tree partner application, or to record an in-kind giving contribution and submit it with your payment by Friday, October 14, 2026 in order to be guaranted recognition in any printed materials.
Sponsorship opportunities are limited and may be reserved on a first-committed, first-confirmed basis.
For additional questions or more information, please contact Becky Burroughs at info@jeremiahspromisecenter.com.
We are happy to discuss custom sponsorship options tailored to your needs.
Contact Us
Tel: (912) 647-7912
Email: info@jeremiahspromisecenter.com
Address: 3437 Drawdy St.
Patterson, GA 31557
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
