Oliver Grigg

Every year, the USDA Forest Service selects one of its 154 national forests to provide a tree to appear on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol for the holiday season. The Six Rivers National Forest will bring this special gift from California to Washington, D.C. for the 2021 holiday season.

The tree will make a special appearance in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. outside Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Lot 44.

Under the theme, Six Rivers, Many Peoples, One Tree, the 84’ tall White Fir dubbed ‘Sugar Bear’ has been harvested on the Six Rivers National Forest and prepared for the 3,300-mile expedition. The journey will include a series of 25 outdoor community celebrations before being delivered to the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 19. The tree will then be decorated with handmade ornaments and lit in early December.

Festivities during the tree’s visit to Fayetteville on Nov. 13 will include remarks by public officials, ornament decorating, complimentary hot cocoa and more. Activities are open to the general public and free for all to enjoy while following local health guidelines.