Exterior view of the Wedell-Williams Aviation & Cypress Sawmill Museum in Patterson, Louisiana, on a sunny day. The modern gray building features a curved entrance canopy, tall windows, and an American flag on a pole to the right. The image is framed at the top and bottom with illustrated green pine branches and glowing holiday string lights.

29th Annual Christmas Tree Festival

Fri, Dec 12, 2025
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Patterson
Wedell-Williams Aviation & Cypress Sawmill Museum

Celebrate the season at the 29th Annual Christmas Tree Festival at the Wedell-Williams Aviation & Cypress Sawmill Museum! Families, classrooms, community groups, coworkers, and individuals are invited to decorate a Christmas tree in the museum’s lobby—each one inspired by Louisiana history and culture.

The museum provides a pre-lit tree; you bring the creative decorations. Only 10 trees are available, so be sure to reserve early.

Tree Decorating Window:
November 25–December 10

Prizes:

  • 1st place: Pizza party + $150 gift card for the teacher/group leader
  • 2nd place: $100 gift card
  • 3rd place: $50 gift card

To reserve your tree, call 985-399-1268.

 

Colorful holiday-themed flyer with illustrations of ornaments, gifts, stars, candy canes, gingerbread cookies, and a nutcracker. Text reads: “Join us for the 29th Annual Christmas Tree Festival. December 12, 2025, from 6pm to 8pm. Wedell-Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Museum, 118 Cotten Rd., Patterson, LA 70392. Gather your class, group, coworkers, or come by yourself and decorate a Christmas tree in our lobby with ideas centered around Louisiana history and culture. We provide the pre-lit tree; you provide the decorations. Decorate between November 25 and December 10. Prizes: 1st place pizza party and $150 gift card for teacher/group leader; 2nd place $100 gift card; 3rd place $50 gift card. Only 10 trees available. Reserve yours at 985-399-1268.” Museum logo at bottom.

 

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