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
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What: Christmas in the Park performance choirs delight young and old at the festival with beautiful Christmas music.
Who: Carolaires and Missionary Church Praise Bands
Where: Performance Tent
When: Carolaires - Sunday, 1 PM
Missionary Church Praise -
Sunday, 2 PM
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*More Performances to be announced
stage performance music
horse-drawn wagon
What: Ride a Christmas wagon around the festival
Who:
Where: Outside the performance tent
When: Saturday, 10am-2pm, Sunday, 10am-5pm
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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: Throughout the festival
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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 and Little Dresses For Africa
Who: Little Dresses for Africa
Where: Pavilion
When: Throughout the festival
Learn more about Little Dresses for Africa
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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:
Where:
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: Noon performances Saturday and Sunday
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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
