2025 Festival of Trees

November 25 - December 6

Fairlawn Plaza

Designer Application

Please fill out your Designer Application below by September 5, 2025. Please make sure all aspects of the contract are filled out.

Because limited spots are available, SLI will contact you after receiving the application for notification of acceptance as a Festival of Trees designer. If you have questions, please call (785) 233-2566.

The Festival Designers are truly the heart of the Festival of Trees. Become a tree or wreath designer and share the holiday spirit with the Topeka community and directly impact the lives of SLI clients by empowering them to thrive within the community.

Designer Handbook

The Designer Handbook contains all of the guidelines/rules, important information, dates, and forms that designers need to know. Please make sure to review it before designing an entry.

Important Designer Dates

Designer Application Deadline – September 5
Designer Contract Deadline - October 20
Designer Soiree Ticket Deadline - November 22
Designer Set-Up Days - November 21 or 22


Questions?

Contact Festival Designer Chair Jesyca Hope or Festival Event Manager Shannon Warta.