Victorian Christmas Arts and Crafts Show

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Victorian Christmas Arts and Crafts Show
Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association
Saturday, December 8, 2012, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, December 9, 2012, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Beginning in 1982, community volunteers have organized a special holiday weekend celebration, recalling the traditions of Christmases of bygone days in our beautiful historic town while offering present-day fun for everyone.

     Bellefonte Victorian Christmas takes place annually on the second weekend in December, with opening ceremonies on Friday evening, and special programs from Saturday morning through Sunday.

     Concerts, dance programs, activities for children, an open-houses tour, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a large arts and crafts show are part of the full schedule of  Victorian Christmas events.

     BHCA organizes the arts and crafts show portion of Victorian Christmas, which includes dozens of artisans selling their handmade items -- everything from traditional clear molded candy to jewelry to wooden items, and many, many more things in between. The crafters, in Victorian dress, enjoy talking about how their wares were made, and the many unique items make holiday shopping a pleasure. 

     The arts and crafts show takes place in two locations in Bellefonte: the YMCA on W. High St., just down from the courthouse; the Bellefonte Elementary School, corner of Linn and Allegheny Streets; and the Bellefonte Middle School on School St., off Bishop St., the location of Victorian Christmas parking and the bus shuttle turnaround.

     Click here to view an archive of past exhibitors.

     Click here to view or download the 2012 show guidelines.

     Click here to download a PDF file of the 2012 application.  You can print out the application, fill it out with a pen, and mail it in, or you can fill it out with Adobe and send it in electronically.  If you have questions, e-mail BHCA (bhca@bellefontearts.org), or call the number in the guidelines.