Festival of Trees - Grundy Co Historical Society

Grundy County Historical Society - 30th Annual Festival of Trees. Join us in celebrating our 30th Anniversary as Santas elves busily prepare for our annual Festival of Trees! 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 12th to November 29th. If youd like to see these gorgeous decorations in person, you can visit the Museum on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM. On Friday, November 28th, the Festival of Trees will be open late until 7 PM, and on Saturday, November 29th, it will be open from 10 AM to 5 PM. The auction will begin to conclude online at 6 PM on Saturday, November 29th. BID ONLINE: www.BidLuckyAuctions.Hibid.com. PREVIOUS BIDDERS: Your HiBid.com login will remain active. If you experience any issues, please contact the HiBid Login Helpline at 844-775-4774. NEW BIDDERS: You will need to create an account on HiBid.com to place bids. Once registered, you can use your login to bid on various auctions. 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 AM to 4 PM. It will also be open late on Friday, November 29th, until 7 PM for last-minute viewing. For more information, please contact the museum at 815-942-4880. 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 29, 2025 at 6 PM. 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 30, 2025 from 12 PM to 3 PM 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 all website and credit card fees. Additional donations are always welcomed by the museum at the time of pickup. **NOTE** Lucky Auctions charges ZERO commission for conducting this fundraising auction. Auction conducted by Lucky Auctions LLC Erik Olson Auctioneer IL License #441.001909 531 Bedford Rd, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 931-0699 www.BidLuckyAuctions.com