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About

Celebrate the wonder of the season at the Festival of Trees and Trains, an annual holiday fundraiser in support of the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY.  For over four decades, this beloved event has brought our community together to experience creativity, joy, and tradition in the historic theater.
  

The Festival of Trees and Trains is a cherished tradition, passed down through generations. Year after year, families return and share stories like, “Remember the year when…”

Join us during the week of Thanksgiving and become part of the magic. 

This is more than an event—it’s a memory in the making.



Dates and Times

November 21 - 30, 2025
12 pm - 8 pm
Sundays 12 pm - 5 pm
Thanksgiving 4 pm - 8 pm


Directions

Paramount Arts Center
1300 Winchester Avenue
Ashland, KY  41101 


The Paramount Arts Center is located in downtown Ashland, KY on the main thoroughfare of the city. 

From I-64, Exit 191 (Catlettsburg/Ashland) -
Follow Route 23 North.  Coming from the Lexington, KY direction you will turn left from the exit; from the Huntington, WV direction you will turn right from the exit. Once on US 23, you will drive several miles and pass through Catlettsburg, KY.  US 23 becomes Winchester Avenue. You have the option of veering right onto Old 23/Greenup Avenue or continuing forward.  You should continue forward through the light to remain on Winchester.  The theatre is just a few miles further on the left.

From I-64, Exit 185 (Cannonsburg/Ashland) -
Coming from the Lexington, KY direction you will turn left from the exit; from the Huntington, WV direction you will turn right from the exit.  Follow Route 181 North - turning into Route 60 East - until you reach Route 23 at the bridges over the Ohio River.  Prior to crossing the river, you will intersect with US 23.  The Paramount Arts Center will be on your right, at the corner of Route 23 and Route 60.                                                                

From Rt. 52 in Ohio -
Cross the Ashland bridge from Ironton, Ohio into Ashland, Kentucky.  At the first traffic light make a left and the theatre is one block down on your right.

Tickets

General Admission 
$8.00 Adults

Children (12 & under) $5.00
$6.00 Seniors
*tax included
PARKING IS FREE

Tickets available for purchase at the door or online via the Paramount website.


Special Needs Assistance

The Paramount Arts Center is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Currently, we offer the following services:
  • Street Level Entrances​
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Ramped Emergency Exit
  • Hearing Amplification Equipment
  • Deaf Interpretation*
  • Audio Description*
Please ask for needed services at time of ticket purchase.

*Two weeks’ notice requested, please.
The Festival of Trees and Trains is offered equally without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability. All programs and facilities are accessible to the disabled.
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Proceeds from the Festival of Trees and Trains directly benefit Youth Education at Paramount Arts Center.
Festival of Trees and Trains reserves the right to refuse any donations that directly conflict with the mission of the Paramount Arts Center.

Paramount Arts Center  1300 Winchester Ave  Ashland, KY 41101