Evening hours are from 7-9 P.M. Service dogs only.

Admission is free. No tickets needed.

Donations are welcome but not required. Free HOT cider.

 Opening of the city is by the Roman soldiers.  They have the tower guard climb to the top of city gate and light the torches.  They then proceed to enter the city and light the remaining torches. Before you enter the city , you will be offered some of our famous hot cider. It is REALLY HOT. Once in the city the shops are for your viewing pleasure. Please remember ALL of our shopkeepers are volunteers. There are some shops that you may enter and and take photos in. Most shops prefer that you stay on the city street. One exception is the synagogue. You will be invited in to listen to the rabbi as he explains about the menorah and the miracle of the oil that is celebrated on Hanukkah. There are samples available at the fruit, vegetable, scribe, perfume, and apothecary shops. Nothing is for sale in the city. You can try your hand at some ancient games in the games shop. Be sure to sign the census and to "pay" your taxes. The Roman soldiers are there to keep the peace of Rome as Bethlehem is a city in an occupied country. Please follow their instructions. Throughout the city there are benches for those who need a rest from their travels. Be sure to visit the Wise Men and their camels near the city's center. Talk with the Innkeeper and see if he can find you a place to stay. Don't miss the baker! Beth le Hem means House of Bread. Check out the doves and the weaver. Both shops have a story to tell. At the edge of the city you will find the stable. This presentation happens about every 10-15 minutes until the shops close for the evening. From the stable you will walk down the sidewalk towards the church and enter the sanctuary. In there you can gently return to the 21st century. You can light a candle in memory of a loved one or ask for prayers for those in need. As you exit the sanctuary, please sign our guest book and leave us any comments you may have. Children under 10 will be offered a small candy cane as they leave the building. Please feel free to ask questions and tell your friends and neighbors about your journey.

 Bethlehem Walk Overview

For the past 30+ years we have given this gift to the community. This ministry strives to share the news of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ and the good news of his gift of grace and salvation to the world. Through the re-enactment of the city of Bethlehem on the night of his birth, we bring to life the sights, sounds and smells of the time.  Members of Mountain View Church, other churches and synagogues, home school families,  youth groups like Scouts, and more help fill the multitude of roles for the four performances.

Each presentation takes 28-35 shopkeepers, 8-10 Roman Soldiers, 6-8 cider servers, 8-10 parking crew, 6-8 kitchen helpers, 12-15 greeters, guides, and prayer partners and 5-8 costume and make-up helpers to make the city come alive for the weary travelers who crowd the streets to pay their taxes, to sign the census and to visit the storyteller as he shares the old stories and the rabbi who retells the tale of the Maccabees and the miracle of the lamp oil.