One of the most iconic sights of the Christmas season will come to life at the Clark Historic Farm in Grantsville this weekend.
The Friends of the Clark Historic Farm will host a live nativity and luminary walk on Friday and Saturday evening, then again on Monday and Tuesday evening. The nativity begins at 6:30 p.m. and runs to 8:30 p.m., according to event organizer Penny Anderson.
The live nativity features actors assuming the roles of Mary, Jesus, Joseph and shepherds. There will also be live animals including a camel, donkeys, goats and sheep, according to Anderson.
Visitors will be greeted by luminaries set out amongst the farm, with free hot chocolate for attendees. Entry costs are $2 for adults and $1 for children; each person can take $1 off their admission with a can of food for local food pantries.
There will be a special group rate of $12 on Dec. 13 for local organizations or large families looking to attend the final day of the live nativity, Anderson said. Entry fees and monetary donations will benefit the heritage projects at the Clark Historic Farm.
“It’s a great family time to remind us of the real meaning of the Christmas season,” Anderson said.
The live nativity saw more than 1,500 total visitors during the four days last year, according to Anderson. Monday was the busiest day but each day saw a steady number of attendees come through, she said.
“We’ve had so many people come,” Anderson said.
The live nativity began back in 2013 at the behest of Friends of the Clark Historic Farm founder Laurie Hurst. In a 2013 interview, Hurst said other communities throughout the Wasatch Front hold live nativities and she thought it would be a good idea to hold one in Grantsville.