by Historic Bethel | Oct 26, 2025 | News
We hope you’ll plan to join us on Sunday, December 7th, 2025, for the annual Christmas in Bethel celebration. Free admission. . During the communal years, colonists observed many “fete” days such as Easter, Christmas, New Years, harvest feasts,...
by Historic Bethel | Sep 26, 2025 | News
The northeast Missouri region is known for its great hunting, and the Bethel Colony has been offering an annual Big Buck hunt for youth for 21 years. This year, the Bethel Colony “Youth Hunt” competition for the 2025 deer season will take place during...
by Historic Bethel | Aug 20, 2025 | News
Join us in historic downtown Bethel for the Fall Market, September 27, 2025. FREE ADMISSION! Held at 127 N Main St., Bethel, MO 63434 Bethel was founded in 1844 as a communal colony by Wilhelm Keil and his German-American followers. The community was early noted for...
by Historic Bethel | May 31, 2025 | News
In just a few short weeks, historic Bethel will again be filled with the sound of music as we welcome youth to Bethel Fiddle Camps 2025. The wrap-up to the week-long camp on Friday night is always a treat, as you’ll hear musicians play their favorite piece and...
by Historic Bethel | May 6, 2025 | News
Calling all young fiddlers! The Bethel Youth Fiddle Camp is back this June in Historic Bethel, Missouri — and registration is OPEN! Since 1988, this camp has been a cornerstone of Missouri old-time fiddling, bringing together young players (ages 8–18) for a week of...
by Historic Bethel | Apr 7, 2025 | News
Join us in historic Bethel for the Spring Market on Saturday, April 26th, from 9am to 4pm. Bethel was founded in 1844 as a communal colony by Wilhelm Keil and his German-American followers. The community was early noted for its handicrafts and musical band. These...
