Christmas in the Country Annual Wreath Exhibition

November 27th – December 31st Christmas in the Country and Annual Wreath Exhibit. With warmest winter wishes and happiest holiday greetings, the Volcano Art Center welcomes you to the 26th Annual Christmas in the Country celebration starting Thursday, November 27, 2025. Featuring the Annual Wreath Exhibit which continues through December 31, 2025, this year’s Christmas in the Country promises an abundance of art and aloha to celebrate the holiday season.  Beginning Thanksgiving Day, VAC Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park creates a merry scene incorporating garland, floral traditions and lei making inside its 1877 historic building. In addition to the exquisite artwork Volcano Art Center has become known for showcasing year-round, you’ll find unique holiday offerings of island-inspired gifts, crafts, ornaments and decorations made by Hawaii Island artists,  The concurrent Annual Wreath Exhibit presents one-of-a-kind wreaths in a variety of imaginative media, techniques and styles, this year with a focus on Lei for the Season!  Come celebrate Lei and Aloha at VAC! Extended Holiday Hours: VAC Gallery in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park open daily 9am -5pm, including Thanksgiving Day. Closed Christmas Day.  VAC’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village will be open Monday – Saturday, 10am -4pm.  Special extended hours on Friday, November 28th until 6:30pm for the Tree Lighting ceremony sponsored by Volcano Rotary and Sunday, November 30th for the Volcano Village Artists Hui Annual Studio Tour and Sales.