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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Nov. 22 & 24, 2023
2023 Season- See us at the Festival of Trees and the lighted Nativity Scene downtown.
stage performances
What: Christmas in the Park performance art
Who: 2023 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
When: See the activity tent timeline at the link below.
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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clothing for the needy
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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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
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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
