CHRISTMAS 2026
The Long Journey
to Easter
From the beginnings of history, shepherds have been a picture of faithful leaders as they keep watch over their flocks by night. Step back in time as we meet Abel, King David, the shepherds of Bethlehem, and our Good Shepherd Jesus.
You'll also get to meet three lambs who have something to say about their lives in the sheep fold. This brand-new half-hour family-friendly show features over twenty colorful, hand-crafted marionettes. Watch as our puppet friends share the magic of Christmas in an enchanting way.
Performance dates for our 2026 Christmas shows are now being booked...
Fox Folk Marionettes features over fifty hand-crafted marionettes that were lovingly created by the members of All Saints Episcopal Church in Appleton and by the late Bruce and Barbara Purdy. Our colorful, hand-crafted, and family-friendly marionettes stand 12-18 inches tall. FFM&F has a repertoire of shows which allows our audiences to enjoy new experiences each season.
All of our shows run about a half hour and feature between 15-25 marionettes. For groups looking for longer show times, we offer options that extend our performances times. Please see Fox Folk Shows for show summaries.
Marionette puppetry is becoming a rare art form. Only a few troupes in Wisconsin perform marionettes today. Fox Folk Marionettes (originally the All Saints Marionettes) debuted in 1965! In December 2025, we are celebrating 60 years in puppetry performances! Many of the original puppets and props are still in use today.
FFM&F is booking shows
for Fall & Winter 2026-27!
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Monday, December 7 - 6:30 pm
Fox Folks Marionettes & Friends will
present "As Shepherd Watched - A Christmas Story"
at Primrose Retirement Community in Appleton
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Weds., January 13 - 9:30 am - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Fox Folks Marionettes & Friends will
present "As Shepherd Watched - A Christmas Story"
at Fox Valley Lutheran High School in Appleton
