This holiday season, bring the magic of The Nutcracker right to someone's doorstep—literally! In a fun way to support the local arts, BCB is hosting "You’ve Been Cracked"—a special fundraiser that lets you surprise a friend, family member, or neighbor with a festive display of Nutcracker soldiers overnight!

Here's how it works: You buy one of our Cracked tickets for someone special, and we’ll take care of the rest. Our team will secretly deliver a lawn full of Nutcracker signs, including one with an invitation to the Civic Dance Center’s The Nutcracker performance! When they wake up, they’ll be greeted by a festive surprise.

Your installation will go up the evening of the date you select and stay up for 48 hours. For example, if you pick 11/28, it’ll be installed that evening and remain on display until the evening of 11/30.

We have small, medium, and large lawn size ticket options.

Small: 25 Nutcrackers protecting the lawn

Medium: 40 Nutcracker protecting the lawn

Large: 55 Nutcrackers protecting the lawn

It's the perfect way to spread holiday cheer, promote community involvement, and get your loved ones excited about Civic Dance Center’s The Nutcracker.

YOU'VE BEEN CRACKED

By Bakersfield City Ballet

YOU'VE BEEN CRACKED