please email: dickens@medfordbusiness.org. December 2 & 3, 2023 Stay tuned for info The Village of Port Jefferson will magically transform into the Dickensian era with streets filled with roaming characters such as Father Christmas, Dickens Mayor, Scrooge, the Town Crier Your senses will be filled with smells of roasting chestnuts and hot chocolate, and maybe even a lit gruel! Timed tickets will be available at Fountain Park starting December 2. Hear ye! By sheer will and endless hours of hard work these two women and their committee made the first festival happen on a very warm weekend in September. Gather with something that glows or twinkles and take a stroll through Fernandina's historic district for an evening of music, food and fireworks! Here are some of my favorite photos from past festivals, Just before the sun sets on Sunday, Feb. 26, the Raincross Master Chorale will offer an Evensong service inside the historical First Congregational Church, located, Due to the weather forecast the RDF Board has made the very difficult decision to cancel the 2023 Riverside Dickens Festival scheduled this weekend Feb, Hot Off the Press Dickens Diary Winter 2023, The Plot Gets Thicker Tickets Synopsis: A thrilling new murder mystery sequel to our original show The Plot Thickens Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Invites you. Weds- Sat. Inspired by the life and works of his great-great-grandfather, Gerald Dickens began performing his one-man . . Dickens of a Christmas is a festival inspired by Charles Dickenss beloved novella A Christmas Carol. Travel back in time to this Victorian inspired holiday festival that is as fun as the dickens for the entire family. It draws thousands to this little borough every year, and it has become one of the most anticipated holiday festivals in the Philadelphia area. Question? Visit London at the historic Cow Palace Exhibition Halls! Home - Dickens Fair Join us in 2023 for Five Weekends Nov. 18 - Dec. 17, 10am - 6pm at the Historic Cow Palace! Thank you to all our supporters! Carriage rides cost a Narberth Shilling (our $5 coin), and there are a fewsouvenirsfor sale as well. The cost to park at the municipal lot is $6 a day. Don't miss your chance to come talk with him, hear his stories and give your Christmas wish list. Dickens Christmas has over 40 cast members,including young apprentice talent, who are joined by a variety of guest musicians and caroling groups. Tickets will be available onsite $10.00 each. Tickets go on sale by phone and online after 9 a.m. the 2nd Monday in November. Click here for link to 2023 Virtual Riverside Dickens Festival on Eventeny, Evensong presented by Raincross Master Chorale, The Plot Gets Thicker Murder Mystery Dinner SEQUEL. Click here for more information or email us at director@mainstreetchestertown.org! In 1851, Elizabeth Parker, a free black child in Chester County, Pennsylvania, was bound and gagged, snatched from a local farm, and hurried off to a Baltimore slave pen. This event is sponsored by Chesapeake Bank & Trust. The only way Dickens of a Christmas is possible is through the generosity of our sponsors. You can become a supporter by making a tax deductible donation. In this Dickens-themed event, the town of Narberth is transformed into 1840's London, as . Tickets for the shuttle, which leaves at 11:30 a.m. and noon from the pavilion and returns at 3:10 and 3:40 p.m. from the Skaneateles Boutique Hotel, are . InThe Parker Sisters,Lucy Maddox gives an eloquent, urgent account of the tragic kidnapping of these young women. This event is sponsored by Cross Street Realtors. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Tickets are $10. The Narberth Dickens Festival is a free family event held each December on the streets of downtown Narberth. Entertainment will be continuous throughout the festival so be sure to pick up a daily listing of events at the Festival. Dickens Village Festival ~Midday Revels Christmas carol sing-along 2 p.m. every day at the gazebo. The Riverside Dickens Festival was established in 1992 when Carolyn Grant and Joan Patton convinced the Friends of the Riverside Lib rary that the city needed a literary event. The train is the best way to get to Narberth, and the station is right in the middle of the festival. ~Worlds Smallest Christmas Parade. This years Tea is graciously hosted by Ms. Shelia Austrian. Santa will visit with children and hear all of their Christmas wishes. Wagon rides are $4 (cash only); private carriage rides are offered for a $50 donation. This event is sponsored by Cross Street Realtors. The carriage station is on Essex Ave. Gift cards are valid through Dec. 31, 2023. Raffle tickets $5 each, three for $10, 10 for $25 are on sale at the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce and other village locations. London Row artisan vendors are back with homemade goods just in time for your holiday shopping. There's something about the style and grace of fashion from aneragone by! followed immediately with the arrival of Santa Claus and the lighting Ceremony. You may even encounter Queen Victoria herself! Food vendors for the weekend include: Happy Chicken, Watermans Wife, Mornin Noon & Nite, Blue Monkey Tacos, BBQ Bueno, and baked goods by Keisha. The Riverside Dickens Festival, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Lose yourself the music of Christmas carols sung on the streets, enjoy the colors and decorations of the shops, and feel the warmth of friends and neighbors as you are greeted on the streets. Home | Dickens Christmas Festival FESTIVAL HOURS & LOCATIONS Southern Utah Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2023 Weds- Sat. Cost: Free Event. Max Bennett, Patch Staff. Amelia Island Tourist Development Council | 102 Centre Street, Amelia Island, FL 32034 |. Tips benefits KART (Kent Association of Riding Therapy), which helps children and adults with special needs enhance their social and developmental growth. Put your bed on wheels and travel UP High Street to the finish line from the waterfront! But how well do we really know The Great Gatsby? The main festival tents are stationed on Forrest Ave near the corner of Forrest Ave & Haverford Ave, and on N. Narberth Avenue, across the street from the movie theater. Visiting with Father Christmas has become a tradition for so many families at the Dickens' Christmas Festival. The Village of Port Jefferson will magically transform into the Dickensian era with streets filled with roaming characters such as Father Christmas . 80 Quarry Ridge Stables. This high-energy Canadian/American group has electrified audiences on three continents for years. Click here for some suggestions to achieve the look! Please note that there are two parking lots that you can utilize during Dickens Christmas. Tips benefits KART (Kent Association of Riding Therapy), which helps children and adults with special needs enhance their social and developmental growth. While youre in town, be sure to visit our unique shops and restaurants the perfect complement to a holiday outing. November 25 & 26 With the Dickens Lighted Parade at 6 pm on Saturday Evening November 26. Get Hooked on Garrison at www.garrisonnd.com Like us on Facebook Stay Updated! A great-great-grandson of the literary master, Charles Dickens, Mr. Dickens performed for the public and for local high school students. Horse & carriage rides will be available at the 26th annual Dickens Festival in Port Jefferson on Dec. 3 and 4. Credit: Ed Shin Take a horse and carriage ride through the village on Saturday. The festival is spread over a few blocks in, . Dickens Christmas is produced by Scarlett Rat Entertainment and presented by Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Skaneateles-area business community. Actors, musicians, and literary masters are gathering for your enjoyment! We are planning our 2023 Festival and we need your help. Many village shops will offer free gift wrapping and refreshments. Spun by Slick City. You can walk back to town through the train station underpass. The Holly Dickens Festival kicks in to full swing for three Saturdays and Sundays, starting the Thanksgiving weekend. Food trucks and vendors will be serving a fancy feast. This event is sponsored by Brampton Inn. A horse-drawn wagon will shuttle between the pavilion and the village. Festivities start at 6 p.m. at the Skaneateles Library, with Father Christmas and Mother Goose greeting children, reading stories, and posing for photos. Prizes awarded for Best Victorian, Most Original, and Looks Most Like Owner, and top 3 overall. Ph: 701-463-2345 The second lot is located at 1 Austin Street. The municipal parking lot is located behind Doug's Fish Fry and Byrne Dairy and is a short walk to everything downtown. Stroll the streets, visit the unique shops, and dine the eateries. From theatrical performances and costumed characters to musical acts and visits from jolly old St. Nick, the entertainment lineup offers something for everyone! The Narberth Shillingis a gold or bronze coin worth five American dollars on the day of the Narberth Dickens Festival. For detailed schedule of events with times and locations contact the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce, 114 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901, phone 570-724-1926. Ph: 1-800-799-4242. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Howard Hanna! Step back in time this holiday season to the days of Charles Dickens, and become part of A Christmas Carol. Actors, musicians, and literary masters are gathering for your enjoyment! Our privacy policy explains our online information HI NANCY! Your privacy is important to us. Suspend disbelief, for the year is 1842 and Queen Victoria has arrived in town with Charles Dickens, whom she has commissioned to write a Christmas story. Carriage Rides through historic downtown. Celebrating the life and works of author Charles Dickens and his impact on society, our Dickens Fest is the brainchild of a small group of people who wanted to promote the cultural arts. A childrens fun run will immediately preceed the 5K Walk/Run. or mail your tax deductible check along with your completed donation form to: The Riverside Dickens Festival, Inc, P.O. All Right Reserved. This year, visit vendors in the Bank. ADULT $10.00, SENIORS (65+)$ 9.00, CHILDREN 4-12..$ 8.00, CHILDREN 3 AND UNDER..FREE. ~Musical performancesby the Classic Guitar Ensemble from the Music School of CNY (1 p.m. Dec. 3 and 10), MasterWorks Chorale Chamber Singers (1 p.m. Dec. 11) and a variety of other groups, anddance performancesby the casts finishing school girls. Unfortunately, the Victorian Dinners have been cancelled. The Holiday Tea has returned with scrumptious treats and teas. St. George, Utah. Rediscover the joy of the holiday season at Dickens on Centre 2022. The Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council, in cooperation with, The Village of Port Jefferson, Presents The 26th Annual Charles Dickens FestivalDecember 3rd - 4th, 2022. Dickens on The Strand Entertainers - Galveston Historical Foundation Entertainers & Guests : Dickens on The Strand 2022 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Click here to access our 2022 schedule! We are always looking for volunteers for this great event! SAVE THE DATE FOR dickens on centre - december 7-10, 2023!!! Dixie Convention Center. We are excited to see you at the festival! They are known for their epic, multi-instrumental sound that crosses the musical landscape to include jigs, reels, hornpipes, ballads, originals, covers, soundtracks, patriotic and military music, Irish foot-stompers and more. ~Asnowman-building contestin Clift Park Dec. 17 (weather-permitting). Please mark your calendar and plan on taking part in the annual Holly Dickens Festival. Young and old will enjoy this chance to hit pause and watch movies that inspire holiday cheer! Thank you for visiting AmeliaIsland.com. Nov. 25, starting at noon at the Skaneateles Village Hall on Fennell Street, proceeding east to Jordan and Genesee streets and arriving at the Hannum House porch in time for the 12:10 p.m. grand opening. With a nod to the ghost of Dickens's past and an eye toward the future, Galveston's world-famous Victorian holiday festival is the island's premier holiday festival. Dickens on Centre Festival Hours Thursday, December 7th, 5 - 7pm Friday, December 8th, 5 - 9pm Saturday, December 9th, 10am - 9pm Sunday, December 10th, 10am - 5pm Countdown to Dickens on Centre! St. Nick is setting up his workshop in Tiny Tim's Kid Zone. Dickens Christmas is a mask-friendly event. Step into an exclusive, magical experience in one of eight uniquely decorated Christmas-themed snow globes! Box 113, Riverside, CA 92502-0113 The Riverside Dickens Festival, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, EIN:33-0617090 Click for a printable donation form: Official Sponsors Thank you to all our supporters! ~Horse-drawn wagon and carriage ridesaround the village, departing from The Sherwood Inn, provided byRt. Carriage Rides through historic downtown. You can find updated daily schedules. Located on the 200 block of High Street. The magic of the holiday season returns with the29thedition of Dickens Christmas. Here are the 2023 Dates Lighted Dickens Parade 6pm, Friday, November 24 November 25 & 26 December 2 & 3 December 9 & 10 Check Out the Full Schedule of Events for Each Day Here The oldest, longest running Dickens Festival in the United States! The passport is a fun souvenir, but it is, While you're there at the Immigration Station, pick up a copy of. Tickets available at the Bank at 211 High Street. We pack a lot in and streamline the process of building a character, says Greene, of Dryden. Complimentary parking and trolleys will be available from the Nassau County School Board lot on Atlantic Avenue across from Central Park. For 50 years, Galveston's world-famous Victorian holiday festival has been held in The Strand, a National Historic Landmark District. Discover a One-of-a-Kind Adventure 1 2 3 4 5 Be Part of the Celebration! Join us as we celebrate the Festivals 26th Anniversary through our cherished traditions and spectacular new additions that will add a sparkle and a smile to this magical weekend. 2,385 were here. We carefully select each of our vendors to ensure a completely unique market experience set in the Victorian Era. Produced by the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council in cooperation with the Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson, friends and families from across the North East, from all 50 states and, indeed, from around the globe, will gather to celebrate the beloved author as we once again turn our quaint seaport village into a living Dickens stage. Historic Biltmore Village - Asheville, NC Back to All Events Friday, December 2, 2022 4:00 PM This event is sponsored by Stams Luncheonette. Olde English shops, hundreds of period costumes, fortune tellers, orphans, royalty, and Father Christmas all combine to offer our guests a Christmas experience like no other! Dickens Christmas Opens Nov. 25, 'Bright Friday' . Fill out the form below to be contacted for volunteer opportunities. Located at Fountain Park. Follow the shop on Facebook and Instagram for additional holiday specials. Conceived nearly a century ago by a man who died believing himself a failure, The Great Gatsby is now a revered classic and a rite of passage in the reading lives of millions. Sign up here. 10am - 9pm. ~Appearances by theBright Friday Brass, Nov. 25 and every Saturday (except Christmas Eve). Check-in at participating locations, collect points and choose unique prizes! As you wander through the streets of Olde London, you will see each of our vendors with vintage booths and dressed in Victorian dresses, hats, and trousers. Located in Fountain Park. Thank you to all our supporters! Dickens Festival - Events Home Events SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Nov. 24-25; Dec. 1-2; Dec. 8-9, 2023 Please note this is a tentative schedule and revisions may occur prior to the event. 2017 Narberth Business Association | Photography courtesy of, Ebenezer Scrooge and all the characters from A Christmas Carol, dozens of period-authentic costumed performers, free scavenger hunt with free prizes for kids- 1pm to 3pm (Scavenger hunters can start the hunt any time between 1 and 3pm. The Holly Dickens Festival welcomes thousands every year, and perfect for all ages. The 26thAnnual Charles Dickens Festival, The Village of Port Jefferson, Presents The 26th Annual Charles Dickens Festival. The Riverside Dickens Festival, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. ~Rhubarb savings on Swiss Diamond Cookware, Wusthof Cutlery, and Cuisinart, plus tastings from Finger Lakes Harvest (shrubs and tonics) and Ayvaco (olive oil). This event is sponsored by a grant from the Kent Cultural Alliance. Downtown Restaurant Week/Skan Scavenger Hunt, 2022 Dickens Christmas Calendar of Events, Cayuga County Convention & Visitors Bureau. The stores and eateries will be open for Holiday shopping. Join us for a weekend of inspired performances! Location: Zeldas Speakeasy. Copyright Riverside Dickens Festival 2023. We hope youjoin us incelebratingtheHoliday Season in Garrison, ND! Enjoy this 10-day holiday trail featuring the island's most popular dining spots offering holiday-inspired cocktails and food! Riverside Dickens Festival Organizer of Dickens Fest 2023 Activities! "A Merry Christmas to us all; God bless us, everyone!" Why worry about parking when Narberth is just three stops from 30th street station on the Paoli/Thorndale (R-5) regional rail line? The Village, once again, will be rich with our troupe of Dickens Street Characters and alive with a host of musical, magical and theatrical presentations sure to delight the Scroogiest of curmudgeons. Learn more here. King is assisted by Patrick Glaub, of Hazel Park, Michigan, who plays Washington Irving.John Michael Decker, of Queensbury, who is associate director and plays ScroogeBrett Norsworthy, of Wolcott, who is production manager and plays undertaker BarryM. DeepTracey Greene, of Dryden, who is costumerKristin Palazzoli, of Fayetteville, who is associate costumerDickens Christmas is made possible by the sponsorship support of over 130local businesses. The ceremony will be followed by candlelit caroling with the Dickens characters and Girl Scouts to Clift Park where we will countdown the lighting of the Christmas Tree! Click here to view our 2022 Sponsorship opportunities for Dickens of a Christmas! Set in the Historic District, the festival celebrates the season with live music, carriage rides, Victorian food and drink, costumed characters, entertainment and more. $ 135.00. He will be at the Festival for the duration of the show with breaks as needed. Sat, Dec 04, 2021. Tips benefits KART (Kent Association of Riding Therapy), which helps children and adults with special needs enhance their social and developmental growth. Here are some of my favorite photos from past festivals, Just before the sun sets on Sunday, Feb. 26, the Raincross Master Chorale will offer an Evensong service inside the historical First Congregational Church, located, Due to the weather forecast the RDF Board has made the very difficult decision to cancel the 2023 Riverside Dickens Festival scheduled this weekend Feb, Hot Off the Press Dickens Diary Winter 2023, The Plot Gets Thicker Tickets Synopsis: A thrilling new murder mystery sequel to our original show The Plot Thickens Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Invites you. Located at Fountain Park. not for profit organization dedicated to helping members of its communities during times of need. Tour historic downtown as youve never seen it before from the back of a vintage horse-drawn carriage. At 6:30 p.m., the crche will be dedicated in a candlelit ceremony by Pastor Michael Hill. Every actor learns music and uses improvisational techniques to build their character and become part of the ensemble.. The groups vie for attention, and at the end, Queen Victoria awards a silver teasel to the most spirited performer. A historic Dickens themed festival, that the entire family will enjoy! They are known for their epic, multi-instrumental sound that crosses the musical landscape to include jigs, reels, hornpipes, ballads, originals, covers, soundtracks, patriotic and military music, Irish foot-stompers and more. All rights reserved. Watch the annual PARADE OF PAWS on Saturday, December 10th with the Nassau Humane Society. Our London Marketplace caters to all your Victorian needs, with practical and decorative items for the home, your apparel, or for gifts. , "The Hill" on Narberth Ave, Haverford Ave, Essex Avenue, and Forrest Ave. Become a street character, caroler, or just dress up and be part of the festivities! Beverages will include a selection of domestic and craft beers, hard cider, wine, mulled wine, hot cider, and more. Enchanting holiday shoppers as it brings A Christmas Carol to life, Skaneateles iconic street theater production opens Nov. 25 and runs weekends through Christmas. with a LIGHTED PARADE at the end of the first day. Visit the Amelia Island Welcome Center, starting December 2nd for your wooden wish tag to write your secret wish of Christmas. HI NANCY! 2019 by Dickens Christmas Festival. Located on Memorial Row. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with a limited show (noon to 2:30 p.m.) Christmas Eve. You can exchange cash for shillings, and shillings for cash, all day at the currency exchange booths on Essex Ave and Forrest Ave.All Festival booths and many shops and vendors around town accept shillings. Port Jefferson will host their Annual Charles Dickens Festival throughout the Village on December 4th. Dickens of a Christmas is hosted by Main Street Chestertown and all proceeds further Main Street's work to make downtown Chestertown a vibrant community. Since then, the . . Dickens Village Festival. This event is hosted by the Bookplate. (10 AM - 9 PM) Dixie Convention Center 1835 Convention Center Dr. St. George, Utah The Dickens' Festival is not just another craft show, but a unique and unusual entertainment and shopping experience. Riverside Dickens Festival Fashion Show Have fun while getting all of your holiday shopping completed! Many vendors sell Victorian-era clothing for guests who feel inspired to dress up from the comfort of their own home. The Dickens Village Festival runs Thanksgiving Weekend (Friday & Saturday) and the next two Friday & Saturday's. Entertainment on Main Stage! Where Christmas Begins: Experience the Dickens Village Festival Mark Your Calendars for 2022: Friday, Saturday -- Nov. 25-26 Friday, Saturday -- Dec. 2-3 Friday, Saturday -- Dec. 9-10 GARRISON, NORTH DAKOTA Lots to see, do and experience Street food vendors Ride the Queen Elizabus Lighted parade Fruit cake toss Fezziwig's Feast This years Tea is graciously hosted by Ms. Shelia Austrian. "Run Like the Dickens" during this 1-mile fun run on Amelia Island Main Beach. Use our convenient PayPal Donate button below. ~Free refreshments, including roasted chestnuts donated by Tops Friendly Markets,and Byrne Dairy eggnog served by the Girl Scouts (Saturdays only). Description. The Artisan Square, showing how hand crafted works were made during Victorian England, and the spectacular Tiny Tims Train Station (a Toys for Tots location), presented by the Reed Family Train Project at the Harbormasters building, rounds out the big attractions. Posted Mon, Nov 29, 2021 at 12:28 pm ET. Nov. 29- Dec. 2, 2023. Friday, November 11, 2022 - (Departs from Myrtle Beach Convention Center at 8:00 A.M.) Includes 1 single day pass for the Dickens Christmas Show. Thanks to generous donations of sponsorship dollars and manpower from members of the Narberth Business Association, and other Borough organizations, entrance into the festival and most of the activities are free. practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used. ~Trunk shows,in which Washington Irving and Charles Dickens perform lighthearted versions of their Christmas stories with help from the audience, 12:30 p.m. at the gazebo and 3 p.m. at the library each day. Box 521, Garrison, ND 58540. Two weeks later, her teenage sister, Rachel, was abducted from another Chester County farm. Holly truly comes alive every Christmas season and YOU are invited to join us for a memorable experience. In fact, shillings are the. Tickets for the shuttle, which leaves at 11:30 a.m. and noon from the pavilion and returns at 3:10 and 3:40 p.m. from the Skaneateles Boutique Hotel, are $4 per person each way, $15 per family of up to six people (cash only). way to pay forcarriagerides at the Narberth Dickens Festival. Timed tickets will be available at Fountain Park starting December 3. Proudly created with Wix.com. Call APT 315-253-6669 for tickets. SOLD OUT! Lighted Dickens Parade 6pm, Friday, November 24, November 25 & 26December 2 & 3December 9 & 10, Check Out the Full Schedule of Events for Each Day Here. Offering a fresh perspective on what makes Gatsby great and utterly unusual So We Read On takes us into archives, high school classrooms, and even out onto the Long Island Sound to explore the novels hidden depths, a journey whose revelations include Gatsby s surprising debt to hard-boiled crime fiction, its rocky path to recognition as a classic, and its profound commentaries on the national themes of race, class, and gender. Using archival news and courtroom reports, Maddox tells the larger story of the disastrous effect of the Fugitive Slave Act on the small farming communities of Chester County and the significant, widening consequences for the state and the nation. Copyright Riverside Dickens Festival 2023. The Holiday Tea has returned with scrumptious treats and teas. The festival is further supported through ticket sales from a Dickens Raffle. With so many ties toBritain and the Victorian era, it seemed fitting that during this special time of year the Dickens on Centre festival was created and that each December our sleepy seaport village is transformed into a spectacular Victorian atmosphere that even ole Ebenezer would love. You don't have to be finished by 3, but we can't start any new hunters, horse and carriage rides through the Narberth streets, Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Chorale, The Kingsessing Morris Men and the Fiddlekicks dancers, Phydeauxs Flying Flea Circus & Wahoo Medicine Show, Professor Horn's Punch & Judy Puppet Show, A "filibuster" reading of "A Christmas Carol" from 1-3pm at the Narberth Bookshop, "The Nutcracker" excerpt performancesat the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet, hot toddies from local establishments (21+ only), Start by getting your "passport" stamped at the Immigration station at the corner of Forrest & Haverford Avenues. This event is sponsored by David A. Bramble, Inc. Beverage Tent Open selling non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. Lost Restaurants of Galveston's African American Community, Early Galveston Artists and Photographers: Recovering a Legacy, Dont miss this Saturdays #PreservationU clas, At the 1836 Convention on March 1st, 1836, five de, Tall Ship Tuesday's featured vessel is none other, One thing #GalvestonHistory isnt giving up for, Take a step back in time onboard an authentic repl, Our #GalvaScan program will take your historic pho, Tall Ship Tuesday welcomes @sailwhenandif to @tall, During every five-year period, the 1877 ELISSA goe, Don't miss Saturday's Preservation U: Native Planting Workshop from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the, And Still We Rise Galvestons Juneteenth Story, Galveston Historic Seaport Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, Edward L. Protz Historic Preservation Internship, Sally B. Wallace Preservation Award Honor Roll. Enjoy costumed characters, themed entertainment and performances, visits from Saint Nick, and a variety of vendors selling seasonal gifts and wares. SOLD OUT! Click here *Ticketing fees may apply. Hear ye! Without our generous donors this outstanding Festival would not happen. Take a moment to escape to your favorite holiday classic movie! Check out our complete list of vendors, entertainers, and food. 2022 Schedule INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTE: Due to some anticipated weather on Saturday morning, the following schedule changes have been made: Bedlam Bed Race will now be held at 12pm. Plan Now for the 2023 Festival Dates Please add the 2022 dates to you calendar it will be a great year! The schedule will also be available at local businesses, motels, and restaurants the day of the event. All activities during the Dickens Festival are family-friendly.