The Nativity Festival is drawing near! We are extremely excited for all of the events involved. Below is the schedule of all the musical performances we will enjoy!

Nativity Festival December 2-4, 2016

Friday, December 2

3:30    Davis High School Ensemble  (Lower stage)

3:45    Davis High School Ensemble

4:00    MJC Flute Choir  (Upper stage)

4:15    MJC Flute Choir

4:30    Classical String Ambience  (Upper stage)

4:45    Classical String Ambience

5:00    Kathy Fuller - Vocal and guitar  (Lower stage))

5:15    Kathy Fuller - Vocal and guitar

5:30    Lew Winter - Guitar and vocals (Lower stage)

5:45    CD

6:00    Heart Strings Celtic Harp Ensemble   (Upper stage) 

6:15    Heart Strings Celtic Harp Ensemble

6:30    Heart Strings Celtic Harp Ensemble

7:00    Golden Valley Chorus  (Lower stage)

7:15    Golden Valley Chorus

7:30    Townsend Opera Chorus  (Lower stage)

7:45    Townsend Opera Chorus

Saturday, December 3 

3:15    San Joaquin Valley Swiss Echoes  (Lower stage)

3:30    San Joaquin Valley Swiss Echoes

3:45    CHAPEL Stake Primary Choir   (Chapel)

4:00    Hickman Honor Choir   (Lower stage)

4:15    Hickman Honor Choir  

4:30    Mendiola-Lo Ensemble  (Lower stage)

4:45    Mendiola-Lo Ensemble

5:00    CHAPEL Advent Herald Handbells  (Chapel)

5:15    CHAPEL Advent Herald Handbells

5:30    CHAPEL Advent Herald Handbells

6:00    Central Valley Youth Harp Ensemble  (Upper and Lower Stage)

6:15    Central Valley Youth Harp Ensemble

6:30    Central Valley Youth Harp Ensemble

7:00    Chamberlain Vocal Arts Choristers  (Lower stage)

7:15    Chamberlain Vocal Arts Choristers

7:30    Modesto Suzuki Association String Tour Group  (Upper stage)

7:45    Modesto Suzuki Association String Tour Group

Sunday, December 4

3:30    St. Joseph's Catholic Ensemble (Wil Frey)  (Lower stage)

3:45    St. Joseph's Catholic Ensemble (Wil Frey)

4:00    Modesto Suzuki Association String Tour Group  (Upper stage)

4:15    Modesto Suzuki Association String Tour Group

4:30    Modesto Suzuki Association String Tour Group

4:45    Modesto Suzuki Association String Tour Group

5:00    JoyUS (Women's Vocal ensemble)  (Lower stage)

5:15    JoyUS (Women's Vocal ensemble)

5:30    Sweet Harmony (Lower stage)

5:45    Sweet Harmony  

6:00    Sweet Harmony  

6:15    ORGAN Concert until Cantata - Robert Ludlow -  (Chapel)

6:30    Modesto LDS Stake Choir Cantata

6:45    ORGAN PRELUDE  - Robert Ludlow

7:00    Christmas Devotional

7:15    Christmas Devotional

7:30    Christmas Devotional

7:45    Christmas Devotional

New highlights at the Nativity Festival for 2016

Music, art and more.  Keep coming back to this site for updates.

Children's Art Gallery at Modesto Nativity Festival

This year the Modesto Nativity Festival will include a children's Art Gallery.  If you have a child or know a child who would like to participate, please download this form and submit the art by November 13th.

All artwork must be on an 8 1/2 x 11 paper & able to be mounted for display.  This years Art Gallery Theme is:
"AWAY IN A MANGER".

If you have any questions, please email:
modestonativityart@gmail.com

2016 Modesto Nativity Festival

A Community Event

December 2, 3 & 4

3:00pm-8:00pm

Preparations are underway for this years Nativity Festival!  Please check back often for updates and information.

A new feature of the Nativity Festival this year will be a Children's Art Competition for children and youth ages 4-18.  The theme will be AWAY IN A MANGER.

Information on how to enter your child in this competition will be available very soon!

Here is a list of some of the talented musicians and musical groups that have so graciously agreed to entertain us this season: Davis High School Ensemble * MJC Flute Choir * Classical String Ambience * Heart Strings Celtic Harp Ensemble * Townsend Opera Chorus * Hickman Honor Choir * Mendiola-Lo Ensemble *  Advent Herald Handbells * Central Valley Youth Harp Ensemble * Candy Choristers * Modesto Suzuki Association String Tour Group * Primary Children's Choir * JoyUS * Sweet Harmony * Modesto Stake LDS Choir * & many more.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The 2015 Nativity Festival was a success.  Watch for us this year. December 2, 3, & 4.

Here is the updated schedule of performances for the Nativity Festival.

 You will find your favorite performers and some new names as well.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Nativity Festival December 4 ~ 6, 2015

Friday, December 4
   
    3:15      Davis High School Ensemble
    4:00    MJC Woodwind Ensemble
    4:30    Classical String Ambience  
    5:00    Kathy Fuller- guitar and vocals
    6:00    Heart Strings Celtic Harp Ensemble
    7:00    Golden Valley Chorus (Barbershop Harmony Society)
    7:30      Modesto Suzuki Association Tour Group

Saturday, December 5  

    3:15    San Joaquin Valley Swiss Echoes
    3:45    Stake Primary Choir
    4:15    Joyoux Noel Flute Duo, Betty Baughman, Susan Kennelly
    4:45    Lew Winter - Guitar and vocals
    5:00      Advent Herald Handbells 
    6:00    Central Valley Youth Harp Ensemble
    7:00    Candy’s Carolers

Sunday, December 6

    3:30      St. Joseph's Catholic Ensemble (Wil Frey)
    4:00      Rachel Grider
    4:30      Natale Guitar Duo
    4:45    Liisa Davila and Friends
    5:00     Modesto Suzuki Association Tour Group
    5:30    Jason Drazil, Piano
    5:45    JoyUS (Women’s Vocal ensemble)   
    6:00    Organ Prelude- Robert Ludlow
    6:15    Modesto LDS Stake Choir Cantata
    6:45    Organ Prelude  - Robert Ludlow
    7:00    First Presidency Christmas Devotional
   
Please check for changes and additions www.ModestoNativity.blogspot.com

Nativity Festival 2015 NEW ANNOUNCEMENT

Things are starting to happen as we plan the new 

Nativity Festival for 2015.  

Watch this space for new postings.

Here is a list of some of the talented musicians and musical groups that have so graciously agreed to entertain us this season: 

Golden Valley Chorus (Barbershop choir)

MJC Woodwind Ensemble

Natale Guitar Duo

Heart Strings Celtic Harp Ensemble

San Joaquin Valley Swiss Echoes

Joyoux Noel Flute Duo, Betty Baughman and Susan Kennelly

Advent Herald Handbells  

Liisa Davila, Soprano

Central Valley Youth Harp Ensemble

Modesto Suzuki Association String Tour Group


Wil Frey and the St. Joseph's Catholic Church Ensemble


Kathy Fuller (Guitar and Vocals)

Rachel Grider

Candy’s Carolers