Bethlehem Christmas Town Festival on The Town Green

Celebrate the holiday season at the 43rd Annual Bethlehem Christmas Town Festival, an old-fashioned Christmas celebration set around the charming Town Green at the junction of Route 61 and Route 132. This family-friendly event offers two days of festive fun:

The festival kicks off on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm, and continues on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Highlights include over 70 craft vendors offering handcrafted items perfect for holiday shopping, photos with Santa, a hayride, an illuminated fire truck procession, and a scavenger hunt. Enjoy free musical entertainment throughout the festival and indulge in a variety of delicious food options.

Saturday morning begins with a 5K Road Race, sponsored by First Mile Race Management Company, and includes a Christmas Classic Vehicle Exhibition and Decorating Contest.

The festival opens with a ceremony on Friday night at 6 pm, featuring Santa and Chaz from the “Chaz and AJ Show” on WPLR radio, who will light the town’s stunning 85-foot Christmas tree. Families will also have the chance to take memorable photos with Santa throughout the event.

Additional Information:
Free parking is available at the Bethlehem Fairgrounds on Route 61, with free shuttle buses to and from the festival. Admission to the festival, musical entertainment, a children’s crafts workshop, and the scavenger hunt are all free. Children’s hayride tickets are complimentary with an adult ticket purchase.

Proceeds from this volunteer-led event support Memorial Hall, the community center in Bethlehem.

Admission: Free
Location: The Town Green, 36 Main Street South, Bethlehem, CT 06751
Dates and Times:

• Friday, December 6: 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
• Saturday, December 7: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

For more details, visit Christmas Town Festival or call (203) 266-7510 ext. 400.