The 2026 opening ceremony and tree lighting on Friday will feature Chaz from the "Chaz and AJ Show" on WPLR radio. It will be followed by an illuminated fire truck procession down Main Street.
A 5K "Santa Made Me Do It" race is scheduled for Saturday morning.
Photo by: Mary Reid
The 85 foot tree on the Bethlehem Town Green is the largest decorated Christmas Tree in the area. It is topped with a six foot tall eight pointed star of Bethlehem with 85 cool white LED lights around its perimeter.
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Order the 2025 ornament here. Ornaments from past festivals are also available while supplies last.
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SPECIAL EVENTS!
Illuminated Firetruck Procession
Friday evening after the tree lighting. Read more
"Santa Made Me Do It" 5K
Saturday morning. Read more
Special Event
Saturday afternoon. Read more
Friday evening after the tree lighting. Read more
"Santa Made Me Do It" 5K
Saturday morning. Read more
Special Event
Saturday afternoon. Read more
Mission Statement:
The goal of the Christmas Town Festival is to raise money to help support Memorial Hall, the community center in Bethlehem, by holding an affordable, family friendly, Christmas Festival.
The goal of the Christmas Town Festival is to raise money to help support Memorial Hall, the community center in Bethlehem, by holding an affordable, family friendly, Christmas Festival.