UTICA’S PREMIER HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
All 2025 Winners have been notified!
Thank You From the Feztival of Trees Team!
As we wrap up another incredible Feztival of Trees, we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this year such a success!
To our amazing volunteers – your time, energy, and dedication are what bring this event to life. We couldn’t do it without you.
To our generous sponsors and donors – thank you for your creativity, contributions, and support. Your involvement lights up the entire event (literally!).
And to all of our attendees – thank you for joining us, spreading holiday cheer, and helping support our mission. Your excitement and participation are what make this tradition so special each year.
We are grateful for every moment, every donation, and every person who played a part in making the Feztival of Trees magical.
Happy Holidays!
Ziyara Shriners
2025 Winners List
| Tree # | Sponsor | Theme | Winner Ticket |
| 1 | Mohawk Valley Community College Professional Association | Reindeer Games | 90311 |
| 2 | Martin’s Nailhouse | Rockin’ Around the Color Street Tree | 97148 |
| 3 | Otter Lake Station | Barrel-Side Christmas Fire | 88460 |
| 4 | Employees of the “At Home” Store | So in Love | 96818 |
| 5 | Benton Family | Gotta Catch ‘Em All Christmas Edition | 91051 |
| 6 | All Seasons Sports Inc | Family Fishing Time | 96655 |
| 7 | Williams Family | Bluey’s Wackadoo Christmas | 95789 |
| 8 | Nascentia Health | Twelve Days of Christmas | 92157 |
| 9 | Ladies of Ziyara | Pamper Yourself | 85350 |
| 10 | Simple Farms | Fun On The Farm | 78771 |
| 11 | Steet Ponte Auto Group | Driving into the Holidays | 78762 |
| 12 | Order of the Eastern Star, State of NY | Cardinals Christmas | 82966 |
| 13 | Kierpiec Transportation | Haulin’ Holiday Cheer | 80534 |
| 14 | Uarda Temple No24 Daughters of the Nile | Winter Olympics | 94991 |
| 15 | UDig NY Mohawk Valley Damage Prevention Council | Ho Ho Ho, Know What’s Below | 90635 |
| 16 | Lupini Construction | The Bourbon Barrel Blaze | 97242 |
| 17 | The Snell Family & Friends | Welcome Home-In memory of Micah Snell | 80738 |
| 18 | Ziyara Drum and Bugle Corp Unit | Ballin’ & Rollin’ Christmas | 92957 |
| 19 | The Engel Family | A Classic Christmas with Rankin -Bass | 87188 |
| 20 | Ziyara Arab Patrol | Mafia Mistletoe | 91890 |
| 21 | Perri’s Pub | Pumpkin King Christmas | 82238 |
| 22 | Gardinier Family | Santa’s Stash | 84121 |
| 23 | Circelli, DePaul, Mazza & Smith Families | Defy Gravity This Christmas | 85033 |
| 24 | Melissa and John Smith | Blockin’ Around the Christmas Tree | 92816 |
| 25 | Williams Family | I Believe.. | 78063 |
| 26 | The Fountainhead Group | Christmas Morning | 86891 |
| 27 | VCA Burrstone Animal Hospital | Meowy Christmas and Happy Howlidays | 85723 |
| 28 | John and Jackie Romano | Dashing Through The Snow | 83338 |
| 29 | The Kelly Family | Heating Up The Winter | 86145 |
| 30 | Ziyara Cabiri Past Potentate | Jefferson’s Christmas | 86607 |
| 31 | Armstrong Family | A Winter’s Eve | 81075 |
| Basket Number | Basket Sponsor | Winner Ticket |
| 1 | Little Falls Lumber | 80761 |
| 2 | Nerdvana Scentsations | 84715 |
| 3 | Valley Stars #217 Order of Eastern Star | 76967 |
| 4 | Oneida County Democratic Women’s Club | 89200 |
| 5 | Melissa Petronio | 85639 |
| 6 | Nelson Family | 79811 |
| 7 | Michael Hanus & Joe Salmon | 78071 |
| 8 | Deb Merlin | 82776 |
| 9 | Ziyara Zanies | 95522 |
| 10 | Vitagliano Gun Shop | 94085 |
| 11 | Sheri’s Eastside Diner | 80834 |
| 12 | Wood/DeTraglia Family | 84408 |
| 13 | Masonic Association of Utica | 78390 |
| 14 | Wood/DeTraglia Family | 93113 |
| 15 | DuRoss Family | 87038 |
| 16 | Retired Public Employees Association (RPEA) | 83151 |
| 17 | Charlene Lojewski | 77659 |
| 18 | Northwestern Mutual | 92479 |
| 19 | Melissa Petronio | 81227 |
| 20 | Universal Craftsmen Council of Engineers #20 | 87333 |
| 21 | Melissa Petronio | 82736 |
| 22 | BJs Brewhouse | 84090 |
| 23 | Williams’ Family | 90081 |
| 24 | Modern Counseling & Wellness Co. | 96393 |
| 25 | Brunet Family | 86763 |
| 26 | Weichert Primer Properties | 76476 |
| 27 | Meyda Lighting | 94008 |
| 28 | Wood/DeTraglia Family | 92401 |
| 29 | Melissa Petronio | 82673 |
| 30 | Utica Coffee | 82020 |
| 31 | 1 UP Wellness | 80340 |
| 32 | Woodland Brewery | 87766 |
| 33 | Ancient Shakes | 82050 |
| 34 | Jessica@Nevermore Tattoo | 93115 |
| 35 | Aqua Vino Restaurant | 81456 |
| 36 | Royal Arch Masons | 79070 |
| 37 | Don & Judy Applegate | 80237 |
| 38 | Alex Schloop & Michael Tinkler | 87246 |
| 50/50 Winner | 85240 |
| Money Tree | 85034 |
| Gas Card | 83297 |
CHRISTMAS TREE RAFFLE
Start the holiday season with a walk through the areas most GRAND CHRISTMAS TREE “EXTRAVAGANZA”. Local businesses and organizations have donated decorated Christmas trees that will be on display surrounded by a vast array of gifts. Each tree will be raffled off one by one to the public. Each lucky winner will receive their very own uniquely decorated Christmas tree PLUS all of the gifts contained under it in the display.
2025 Ziyara Shriner’s Utica FEZtival of Trees
Located at Masonic Care Community
Saturday November 22nd, 2025 to Sunday November 30th, 2025
(Closed Thanksgiving Day)
| Saturday | Nov. 22nd | 9am — 8pm |
| Sunday | Nov. 23rd | 9am — 6pm |
| Monday | Nov. 24th | 11am — 8pm |
| Tuesday | Nov. 25th | 11am — 8pm |
| Wednesday | Nov. 26th | 11am — 8pm |
| Thursday | Nov. 27th | CLOSED |
| Friday | Nov. 28th | 9am — 8pm |
| Saturday | Nov. 29th | 9am — 8pm |
| Sunday | Nov. 30th | 9am — 5pm* |
| *Drawing @ 5pm |
Basket Raffles
Come visit our wide selection of Basket Raffles and look at all the items that will be available to win! Buy tickets and take a chance to win one, two, or many of the items available, from gift baskets to gas grills to sports memorabilia.
Get all of your holiday shopping done here! Win decorated trees and gifts to give for the holidays while supporting a great local organization.
ADMISSION & TICKETS
Adult Admission FREE
Children 12 & Under FREE
Raffle Tickets 25 tickets for $5
2026 SPONSORS
Looking to sign up for Feztival 2026, Click Below!
THE ZIYARA SHRINERS MISSION
The Ziyara Shriners is the local Utica, NY chapter of Shriners International. We are a philanthropic organization who support the local community. Ziyara Shriners is a non profit 501c10 organization, however donations for this fundraiser are not tax deductible in the US.
For information email: feztivaloftrees@ziyarashriners.com
