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Bethel's Winter Fest Brings Holiday Cheer to Downtown Bethel

Winter Fest takes place Friday from 2-6 p.m. with Santa arriving on a fire truck at 5:30 p.m. Check out the holiday marketplace on Saturday.

From the Bethel Chamber of Commerce:

Bethel WinterFest 2014

An entire month of fun to celebrate the Holiday Season and

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Friday November 28th

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Downtown Bethel Tree Lighting Ceremony

2 pm to 6pm

Horsedrawn Carriage Rides, Hot Soup and Cocoa, Live Performances, Santa arrives by FireTruck, and more!

Bethel Arts Studio Space Opens

Friday 2pm to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 3pm

137 Greenwood Ave

Watch local artists in action, including internationally-acclaimed sculptor Ira Reines while you walk through our gallery featuring the work of 15 local artists.

Beautiful and affordable pencil drawings, water colors, ceramics, woodwork, oils, acrylics & photographs. There’s no better way to support and learn about Bethel Art’s ongoing plans for promoting the arts and culture in town than bringing home a piece for the holidays.

Saturday November 29th

Run Santa Run 5K - Registration at 9 / Kids Fun Run 10:15 / Race begins at 11am

Click here to register for the run

Holiday Marketplace located inside of Santa’s Village at the Bethel Municipal Center! 10am to 3pm

Shop Small Specials located throughout the town.

Click here to see a sampling of what some of the stores will be offering.

Join us every Thursday in December for the 1st Annual Wine and Shop!

Stop by the Chamber Office to pickup your passport or

click here to order your passport online.



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