One of the biggest, happiest, most spectacular musical events on the Bay of Plenty Christmas calendar is now only two weeks away.

'People are already planning their family festivities around it,” says A Night Before Christmas event organiser Luisa Schroder.

The annual Bethlehem Baptist Church event, held at Mills Reef Winery on December 19, is expected to draw a large crowd and Luisa is 'prepared and geared up” for 10,000 attendees this year. 'Because we are expecting such a big crowd, we again have the 40sqm LED screen so everyone will get a good view.”

The large number is well planned for. Food can be purchased onsite (cash only), people can bring their own picnic, or a three-course meal Dinner and Show package is available at Mills Reef. For more information visit www.millsreef.co.nz

There's plenty of parking at Bethlehem College, and disability parking at Mills Reef. 'And we're running a Park ‘n' Ride service from Bethlehem Baptist Church at 90 Bethlehem Rd,' says Luisa.

Mills Reef general manager Nick Aleksich says: 'We are excited to once again be hosting the event that brings the spirit of Christmas to Bethlehem”.

'Hopefully this year, with the brilliant summer we're having so far, the 19th [of December] will be a lovely evening. It looks very festive for the occasion.”

There will be pre-show entertainment on-stage, giveaways, bouncy castles, and roving entertainment, prior to the main show starting, with the night culminating in a fireworks spectacular.

A Night Before Christmas is on at Mills Reef Winery on Saturday, December 19 (wet weather option December 20). Gates open at 5pm, main show starts at 6.30pm. Free entry. For more information visit www.anightbeforechristmas.co.nz

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