FESTIVAL HAPPENINGS
bethlehem live

What: Christmas Journey through the Streets of Bethlehem- Experience the story of Jesus complete with live actors, animals, and personal interactions. Be a part of the census and immersed in biblical history as you walk the streets of Bethlehem and experience scripted mini dramas of the time. 

Who: Chris Gieschen Writer/Director and local talent

Where: Bethlehem Tent

When: Throughout the Festival

What:  Christmas in the Park performance art

Who:  2021 Festival performances to be announced. The following were 2019 performances:
Big Blast balloon sculpture ministry

Gamble and Patterson voice/guitar artist duo

Dan Heath solo voice/guitar artist

Carolaires group youth choir

Concordia Lutheran High School Chamber Choir

First Missionary Church Praise Band

Where:  Activity Tent

WhenSee the activity tent timeline at the link below.

stage performances

2020 Season- See us at the Festival of Trees and the lighted Nativity Scene downtown.

Festival postponed to 2021

                                    

 
 
horse-drawn wagon

What: Ride a Christmas wagon around the festival

Who:

Where: Outside the performance tent

When: TBA

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camel tent

What: Experience sights and sounds of live camels like those used in biblical times to traverse the barren desert. Kings used these beasts of burden to follow the star of Jesus and present him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Who:  "The Camel Man"

Where: Behind the Bethlehem village tent

When: TBA

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What: Enjoy cookies and beverages in between activities and visits to festival booths.

Who: Christ Child Festival

Where: Pavilion

When: Throughout the Festival

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refreshments
beautiful booths

What: Festival of Trees entry, beautiful booths, and "Do it Together" ideas for your family

Who: Christ Child Festival

Where: Pavilion

When: Throughout the Festival

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What: Make a little girl in need very happy with an article of hand-made, brightly-colored clothing. Dresses and shorts will be shared with local mission teams to take to a variety of countries.

Who: Local Mission Teams

Where: Pavilion

When: Throughout the festival

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farm animals

What: Lovable farm animals will delight young and old alike.

Who:  Animal Grams

Where: Performance tent

When: Throughout the Festival

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clothing for the needy
 
live caroling

What: Watch for groups of carolers to entertain you throughout the festival grounds. Be sure to join in.

Who: Various Youth Choirs

Where: Throughout the Festival grounds

When: TBA

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go fish

What: Youngsters delight in this time-tested game of fishing for a prize.

Who: Volunteers

Where: Activity Tent

When: Throughout the Festival

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big blast balloon

What: Expect to smile for balloon sculpting that teaches about the birth and life of Jesus Christ.

Who: Big Blast Ministries

Where: Pavilion

When: TBA

Learn more about Big Blast

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bless a veteran

What: Write a Christmas note of appreciation to a local veteran.

Who: Local Veterans Association

Where: Pavilion

When: Throughout the festival

Learn more about our local VA

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