Is Bentleyville in Duluth open?
Bentleyville opens each night at 5 pm – including all Holidays! Help us reach our goal of collecting 25,000 lbs. of food and 15,000 new toys for those in need. Donations collected at Bentleyville are given to families in 7 communities in Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin.
How long is the Bentleyville walk?
approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour
Bentleyville takes approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour to walk through depending on the weather, how long you stop to warm at the fire pits, and if you plan to stand in line waiting for Santa. There is a Lost and Found and gift shop on site.
What are the hours for Bentleyville?
Sun – Thurs: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Fri – Sat: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
How long does Bentleyville last?
The Bentleyville Tour of Lights is the largest walk-through holiday light display in all of the United States. Each year starting November 20th through December 27th, more than five million bright lights go up and twinkle away on the waterfront of Lake Superior.
Do you need reservations for Bentleyville?
Tickets are not required for entry to Bentleyville, as admission is FREE. Parking is $10 per vehicle – pay at the gate. Where do we make reservations? We do not have reservations, all guests entering are first come first served.
Why is it called Bentleyville?
Since Nathan was going overboard a friend sarcastically started to call it Bentleyville (referencing Dr. Seuss’s town of Whoville). The name caught on with visitors and “Bentleyville Tour of Lights” was born.
How long does it take to walk through Bentleyville in Duluth?
approximately 30-45 minutes
The Bentleyville tour traverses a 3/4 mile pathway along the perimeter of Bayfront Park and will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete.
Why is it called Bentleyville in Duluth?
Where do you park for Bentleyville?
FRIDAY & SATURDAY TRAFFIC. All traffic entering from Garfield Ave must park in the Garfield Lot and take a shuttle to Bentleyville.
When did Bentleyville move to Duluth?
2008
Move to Duluth In 2008, with 5 years of hosting Bentleyville at his houses, Bentley took a year off to think about how everything was working and to make it better. In the fall, the Duluth City Mayor, Don Ness, called Bentley asking if he would bring Bentleyville to Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth, for a year trial.
How tall is the Bentleyville tree?
On Saturday, crews worked to put together one of Bentleyville’s favorites. That is the 120 foot tall Christmas tree. Brian Nelson, one of the masterminds behind building the tree, said it takes over a dozen iron workers and about six hours to install. “The tree is broke down into three sections.
How big is Bentleyville?
3.69 sq mi
| Bentleyville, Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|
| • Mayor | Thomas Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.69 sq mi (9.57 km2) |
| • Land | 3.69 sq mi (9.57 km2) |
Is Bentleyville Open this year?
Thank you to all our volunteers, sponsors and guests for making Bentleyville 2021 a great year being together again. We will open again November 19, 2022.
When did Bentleyville start in Duluth?
Move to Duluth In 2008, with 5 years of hosting Bentleyville at his houses, Bentley took a year off to think about how everything was working and to make it better.
How much does it cost to go to Bentleyville?
Bentleyville is FREE – Bentleyville has free admission for all guests, as well as free hot cocoa & coffee, free cookies, free freshly popped popcorn, free marshmallows to roast, and free visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus! Parking is $10 per vehicle.
When is the best time to visit Bentleyville?
Here’s a helpful calendar to assist you while you plan your visit to Bentleyville. Please note that the weekends are extremely busy, especially during the first hour we are open – please visit Monday-Thursday for to avoid the crowds. Traffic on Fridays and Saturdays must access Railroad St from Canal Park.
What happens to the food and toys collected at Bentleyville?
Food and toys collected at Bentleyville are distributed to seven communities in Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. Financial donations can be made on site at Bentleyville by QR Code or cash at any of our donation bins throughout the park.
Is Bentleyville back to a walk through event?
Back to a Walk Through – Bentleyville is a walk through event again! We switched to a drive through format in 2020 due to covid-19 restrictions, but we are happy to see everyone in-person again!