32nd Annual Christmas Creche Exhibit | Dec. 7-11

Celebrate the birth of Christ with a unique collection of over 250 nativities from more than 50 countries around the world and over 100 exhibitors of many faiths from December 7-11, 2019, noon to 9 pm.

On display this year are many special collections: Art in Bloom, Americana, Metal & Glass, Asia, Porcelains, Southwest & South America, and Community Children’s Art along with Artists, including sculptor Leroy Transfield, painter Linda Etherington and local artists.

In addition to nativities in artistic settings, the exhibit features hands‑on activities, a Children’s Room with crafts and costumes, daily marionette shows, and live holiday music.

Each day at the Christmas Crèche Exhibit, there will have a seasonal showcase of live music from local performers and several fun marionette shows. Brighten up your Christmas season by taking advantage of one of the many opportunities to catch a live performance.

2019 Entertainment Schedule:

Saturday, December 7

• 1:00 & 2:00 pm Marionette Shows
• 4:30 pm Zion Choir · Denise Erskine, Director
• 5:00, 6:00 & 7:00 pm Marionette Shows
• 7:30 pm Around the World Carols and Singalong · James Welch, organ, with vocal and instrumental soloists

Sunday, December 8

• 1:00 & 2:00 pm Marionette Shows
• 4:30 pm Redwood Ringers Handbell Choir · Marilyn Hansen, Director
• 5:00, 6:00 & 7:00 pm Marionette Shows
• 7:30 pm Mayfield Singers · Erin McOmber, Mary Stewart Porter, Becca Warthen, Directors

Monday, December 9

• 5:00, 6:00 & 7:00 pm Marionette Shows
• 7:30 pm Gunn High School Chamber Singers · William Liberatore, Director 

Tuesday, December 10

• 5:00, 6:00 & 7:00 pm Marionette Shows
• 7:30 pm The Valparaiso Singers · Jonathan McPhie, Director

Wednesday, December 11

• 5:00, 6:00 & 7:00 pm Marionette Shows
• 7:30 pm Mountain View High School Madrigals · Jill Denny, Director