Gazette Staff Reports
BELLEFONTE — If you are headed to Bellefonte Victorian Christmas from Dec. 9-11, here are some odds and ends you need to know:
FESTIVAL OF TREES
Although the Festival of Trees isn’t right downtown, it’s worth checking out. It will take place at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, 540 N. Harrison Road in Pleasant Gap. It runs Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under.
GINGERBREAD HOUSES
An assortment of gingerbread houses will be on display at the Diamond Deli. The annual contest features some of the area’s most creative minds and their gingerbread creations.
MUSIC, MUSIC AND MORE
There will plenty of music during Bellefonte Victorian Christmas. On Friday, the Brass Choir will perform as well as the Children’s Choir. Jay Zimmerman Jazz performs at State Burger to close out the first night.
On Saturday, the Christmas Concert Crawl takes place. Finally, on Sunday, the Bellefonte Community Band performs at Bellefonte Area High School.
ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
If you are looking for a last-minute gift, look no further than the arts and crafts show, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday at the Bellefonte YMCA and Bellefonte Elementary School. Handmade gifts designed by artists, artisans and crafters will be on display for purchase.
WINTER MARKET
Speaking of last-minute gifts, the Winter Market will have more gifts to choose from on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Talleyrand Park. The Winter Market was a great success last year and is back for another go-round in 2022.
