Grundy County Historical Society – 31st Annual Festival of Trees Fundraiser Auction

Bidding is now open. The online auction will begin closing at 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 28th.

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Join us as Santa’s elves busily prepare for our annual Festival of Trees Auction! Sponsored by the Grundy County Historical Society, this event offers something for everyone! The GCHS Museum will be filled with beautiful Christmas trees, centerpieces, wreaths, and decorations available for bidding in an online auction, hosted by local auction company Lucky Auctions.

The online auction will run from November 10th to November 28th. If you’d like to see these gorgeous decorations in person, you can visit the Museum on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Friday, November 27th, the Festival of Trees will be open late until 7 p.m. and on Saturday, November 28th, it will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The auction will begin to conclude online at 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 28th.

This year, the Museum is introducing a Holiday Market. The Market will be Friday, November 27th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, November 28th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by to see the Festival of Trees auction items, buy some raffle tickets and 50/50 tickets and check out the Holiday Market. The Market will be in the Sereno Wing of the Museum. Kick-off you holiday season with a visit to the Museum.

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WHAT TYPE OF AUCTION: This is a Timed, Online-Only Auction in Morris, IL, designed to help fund the operations of the Grundy County Historical Society and Museum. Bidding is now open.

WHAT TYPE OF ITEMS: Community members, including local businesses and museum volunteers, have decorated a variety of Christmas trees, centerpieces, wreaths, and more. Raffle items and tickets are also available at the museum.

CAN I PREVIEW: The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will also be open late on Friday, November 27th, until 7 p.m. for last-minute viewing.

CAN I ENTER A MAX BID: You can enter a maximum bid, and the system will automatically bid for you at the next increment against other bidders.

WHEN DOES IT END: The first lot will begin closing on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 5 p.m. Lots will close every 30 seconds. If a bid is placed during the last minute of bidding, that lot will be extended by 1 minute.

WHERE & WHEN IS REMOVAL DAY: Pickup will be on Sunday, November 29, 2026 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the museum located at 510 W. Illinois Ave, Morris, IL 60450. This is a one-day pick-up schedule.

HOW DO I PAY: Credit cards will be charged after the auction closes, and an invoice will be emailed as proof of payment when you pick up your item(s). A 10% Buyer’s Premium will be added to the final invoice to cover bidding fees and credit card fees, with remaining dollars going to the Museum. Additional donations are always welcomed by the museum at the time of pickup.

NOTE: Lucky Auctions does not charge commission for this fundraising auction. All net funds go to the Museum.

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Morris, IL 60450
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