Get ready to step back in time and celebrate the charm of the holiday season during Bellefonte Victorian Christmas as you anticipate a weekend of music, fun, food and entertainment! It’s a Wonderful Life in Bellefonte!
Opening Evening Events take place on Howard Street outside of the Centre County Historical Museum (Miles-Humes House) Friday night, December 12, 2025.
6pm Be cheerful as we gather for the Opening Ceremonies at the Historical Museum (Miles-Humes House) featuring the holiday sounds of Victorian Brass. The Class Act Productions creative troupe will stroll amongst the crowd. Magician Richard Benninghoff will entertain with close-up magic (sponsored by Phoenix Physical Therapy). Holiday treats to keep you warm and cozy, prepared and served by the Bellefonte Presbyterian Church and supported bya gift from the Bellefonte Lions Club.
7pm Class Act Productions opening performance
7:15pm Welcome & Proclamation – Welcome and proclamation by Mayor Buddy Johnson officially opens the 2025 Bellefonte Victorian Christmas.
7:30pm Lights, Music, and Holiday Magic – Our opening night sets the tone for a weekend full of tradition and joy! Step inside the Bellefonte Presbyterian Church for a unique performance by Chris Collins, who captures the warmth and wit of Jimmy Stewart in It’s a Wonderful Life in Bellefonte. Then, let the sounds of the season surround you as the Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Choir, directed by Tricia Andriaccio, presents a festive holiday concert