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New Bern Puppets produces Fantasy, Historical, and Biblical marionette shows. We perform at festivals, fairs, historical sites and museums, schools, parties, city, and other public events!

Upcoming Shows

March 30: Spring Egg Hunt, Duke Homestead State Historic Site, Durham, NC, 10:00 a.m. – Noon

April 6: Newport Pig Cookin’ Contest, Newport Town Park, Newport, NC, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

April 13-14, ENC Renaissance Faire, Lenoir County Fairgrounds, Kinston, NC, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

April 27: NC Pickle Festival, Mount Olive, NC, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

A few of Our Marionettes

What People Are Saying

meet Dennis Listermann-Vierling

Dennis Vierling in red outfit

Dennis became interested in puppetry in 1968 as a child. He set up an an elaborate puppet stage in the basement of his family's home in Ohio. His first business called "Lilies of the Field Marionettes" was featured May 18, 2009, on "Roy's Folks" airing on WGHP Fox 8 News.