From: Holly Dickens Festival Week 1: Home For The Holidays Schedule: Saturday November 27,2021: Special Attractions This Week: North Postal Service at Battle Alley Coffee where children can send a Postcard to Santa! Carriage rides cost a Narberth Shilling (our $5 coin), and there are a fewsouvenirsfor sale as well. The festival is spread over a few blocks in, . The Holiday Tea has returned with scrumptious treats and teas. 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. Winners will be the first to cross the finish line and a winner for best theme/decor/creativity! ~Worlds Smallest Christmas Parade. ~Midday Revels Christmas carol sing-along 2 p.m. every day at the gazebo. Located at Stepne Station and High Street. 10am - 9pm. Holiday Tea, Seating 2. Get Hooked on Garrison at www.garrisonnd.com Like us on Facebook Stay Updated! 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! As the oldest Charles Dickens themed event in the United States, the Holly Dickens Festival celebrates the legacy of one of history's most famous authors. Copyright Riverside Dickens Festival 2023. Hang it on the Christmas Wish Tree in the pocket park next to Amelia Island Coffee where it will remain throughout the holidays. Entertainment will be continuous throughout the festival so be sure to pick up a daily listing of events at the Festival. There are even activities for Tiny Tim! Shuttle riders will receive a coupon for a free ornament from the Chamber. 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. You may even encounter Queen Victoria herself! Cost: Free Event. Tips benefits KART (Kent Association of Riding Therapy), which helps children and adults with special needs enhance their social and developmental growth. Located at Fountain Park. Your funding helps showcase our historic town, build community spirit, boost the local economy and provides fun for people of all ages and incomes! On November 13 and 14 Riverside was an early stop for Gerald Charles Dickens on his 2017 U.S. tour. Our privacy policy explains our online information This event is hosted by the Bookplate. While supplies last. This years Tea is graciously hosted by Ms. Shelia Austrian. Inspired by Charles Dickens' novella "A Christmas Carol," Dickens on Centre . ~Appearances by theBright Friday Brass, Nov. 25 and every Saturday (except Christmas Eve). Thank you to all our supporters! 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 . Dickens Christmas has over 40 cast members,including young apprentice talent, who are joined by a variety of guest musicians and caroling groups. Step into an exclusive, magical experience in one of eight uniquely decorated Christmas-themed snow globes! Raffle tickets $5 each, three for $10, 10 for $25 are on sale at the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce and other village locations. This VIP event for Adults 21+ features specialty entertainment, historic ghost tours, food & drink, and more! Join us for even more Victorian events and fun as popular favorites return after a Covid hiatus and new events debut. Join us each year for a festival of culture, arts and fun!!! Follow the shop on Facebook and Instagram for additional holiday specials. Festivities start at 6 p.m. at the Skaneateles Library, with Father Christmas and Mother Goose greeting children, reading stories, and posing for photos. Your privacy is important to us. 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). 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. Carriage Rides through historic downtown. From theatrical performances and costumed characters to musical acts and visits from jolly old St. Nick, the entertainment lineup offers something for everyone! Join us each year for a festival of culture, arts and fun!!! During this event, you'll not only feel the Christmas spirit, but you'll feel like you've traveled to an entirely different place. Designed and Developed by Cake Golem Productions LLC. There is some parking South side of Narberth (but the Narberth Ave bridge will be closed) on the streets and in the Septa commuter lot, which is also free on Sundays. Gather with something that glows or twinkles and take a stroll through Fernandina's historic district for an evening of music, food and fireworks! Amelia Island Tourist Development Council | 102 Centre Street, Amelia Island, FL 32034 |. Timed tickets will be available at Fountain Park starting December 2. Location: Zeldas Speakeasy. They will love having their own "festival money" to spend. The only way Dickens of a Christmas is possible is through the generosity of our sponsors. HI NANCY! Join us each year for a festival of culture, arts and fun!!! Why worry about parking when Narberth is just three stops from 30th street station on the Paoli/Thorndale (R-5) regional rail line? Dickens of a Christmas is a festival inspired by Charles Dickenss beloved novella A Christmas Carol. You can become a supporter by making a tax deductible donation. The restaurants offer Dickensian inspired fare, while the wide range of shops in the village stay open for extended hours for holiday shopping. SOLD OUT! Join the fun at a space designed with kids in mind- from stories, to games and toys, the Kids Zone puts the magic in the season. We pack a lot in and streamline the process of building a character, says Greene, of Dryden. 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 Parker Sisters is also a story about families whose lives and fates were deeply embedded in both the daily rounds of their community and the madness and violence consuming all of antebellum America. The Dickens Village Festival runs Thanksgiving Weekend (Friday & Saturday) and the next two Friday & Saturday's. This event is sponsored by Gillespie & Son. We have been celebrating the life and works of author Charles Dickens--since 1993! Our entertainers and vendors come from all around to bring you the greatest Victorian goods and experiences! Get Hooked on Garrison at www.garrisonnd.com, P.O. Historic Biltmore Village - Asheville, NC Back to All Events Friday, December 2, 2022 4:00 PM Tickets are $10. The 5th Annual Dickens of a Christmas is back on December 2-3, 2022! 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. ~Free refreshments, including roasted chestnuts donated by Tops Friendly Markets,and Byrne Dairy eggnog served by the Girl Scouts (Saturdays only). Maddoxs account of this horrific and startling crime reveals the strength and vulnerability of the Parker sisters and the African American population. Click the Calendar of Events below to see details on what is happening each day of Dickens Christmas! The Center for Advanced Orthopedics & Chestertown Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, 2022 Main Street Chestertown. Check out our complete list of vendors, entertainers, and food. Run Like the Dickens 5K! Andremember, kids can also earn a special bronze version of the shilling for completingthescavengerhunt! Actors, musicians, and literary masters are gathering for your enjoyment! . Ph: 1-800-799-4242. INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTE: Due to some anticipated weather on Saturday morning, the following schedule changes have been made: Beverages, Food Vendors, Fire Pits & Main Stage Entertainment! We are excited to see you at the festival! ~The Local Branch $10 gift card with purchases over $100, $20 gift card with purchases over $250, $50 gift card with purchases over $500. For more information, please call us at 1.800.799.4242. During Shop Skaneateles, youre invited to shop throughout the day and Shop, Sip, and Stroll from 5 to 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome - even dogs! All vendor spots have been filled for 2022. Your senses will be filled with smells of roasting chestnuts and hot chocolate, and maybe even a lit gruel! The festival is further supported through ticket sales from a Dickens Raffle. You can find updated daily schedules. Set in the Historic District, the festival celebrates the season with live music, carriage rides, Victorian food and drink, costumed characters, entertainment and more. Dickens Christmas Opens Nov. 25, 'Bright Friday' . Holly Dickens Festival In Historic Downtown Holly, Michigan Join us in 2023 In Our 50th Year! 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! This years Tea is graciously hosted by Ms. Shelia Austrian. Holiday Tea, Seating 1. All activities during the Dickens Festival are family-friendly. The second lot is located at 1 Austin Street. **SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE** Father Christmas. 2019 by Dickens Christmas Festival. Click here for more information or email us at [email protected]! Box 521, This event is sponsored by KRM Development/Brittland Estates. The cost to park at the municipal lot is $6 a day. There is parking on streets near the festival, and the meters are free on Sunday. Visit London at the historic Cow Palace Exhibition Halls! As fall sheds its leafy coat in preparation for winter, the first weekend in December once again plays host to the beloved Village of Port Jefferson Charles Dickens Festival. 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 You can become a supporter by making a tax deductible donation. A horse-drawn wagon will shuttle between the pavilion and the village. 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. Dont miss our featured act The American Rogues. Luminaries will be handed out to children during this time! 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. All Garrison based businesses, groups and organizations are eligible. The Dickens Village Festival Committee has established a grant program for creating or upgrading a float unit for the Dickens Festival Lighted Parade. 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. And stop by the Chamber, at 22 Jordan St., for commemorative scarves ($15 with an embroidered logo, $10 without), mugs ($10), mugs with hot cocoa packets ($12) and ornaments ($5).. Listen for the Towne Crier to catch FEATURED ENTERTAINERS. The Victorian era, where classic was always in style, is a great one to emulate. It draws thousands to this little borough every year, and it has become one of the most anticipated holiday festivals in the Philadelphia area. Complimentary parking and trolleys will be available from the Nassau County School Board lot on Atlantic Avenue across from Central Park. with a LIGHTED PARADE at the end of the first day. ~For children, Mother Goose will read holiday stories at Loft 42, and Father Christmas will hand out treats from the porch of the Masonic Temple. Garrisons Dickens Village Festival will delight and entertain families from across North Dakota, eastern Montana and southern Canada. We are planning our 2023 Festival and we need your help. Greene is assisted by:Maria DeMitchell, of Marcellus, who is artistic director and plays Queen VictoriaVictoria King, of Syracuse, who is music director and plays Lady Mariah. How to order: Tickets go on sale by phone and online after 9 a.m. the 2nd Monday in November. The event turns a community of 1,500 into a quaint Victorian town from the era of Charles Dickens. The Holiday Tea has returned with scrumptious treats and teas. First prize is a Mirbeau gift package valued at $750. Reply. (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. Other prizes are a Stay and Dine package from The Sherwood Inn and Gildas; a $300 gift certificate from the Spa at the Inns of Aurora; a holiday basket from Gretchens Confections; SU Basketball tickets; a gift basket from Balsam Rose Soap Co.; a Downtown Dining basket; a Health and Wellness basket; a Dickens basket featuring items by Eleanor Rhinehart Studio; and a New Hope Mills basket. Trolley Hours: Home | Dickens Christmas Festival FESTIVAL HOURS & LOCATIONS Southern Utah Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2023 Weds- Sat. Every actor learns music and uses improvisational techniques to build their character and become part of the ensemble.. Home - Dickens Fair Join us in 2023 for Five Weekends Nov. 18 - Dec. 17, 10am - 6pm at the Historic Cow Palace! The train is the best way to get to Narberth, and the station is right in the middle of the festival. Buy some shillings when you get to the festival, and give a few to the kids. We are an Educational non-profit located in Riverside, CA. Use our convenient PayPal Donate button below. Actors, musicians, and literary masters are gathering for your enjoyment! Hear ye! We have been celebrating the life and works of author Charles Dickens--since 1993! 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. Travel back in time to this Victorian inspired holiday festival that is as fun as the dickens for the entire family. The schedule will also be available at local businesses, motels, and restaurants the day of the event. The Holiday Tea has returned with scrumptious treats and teas. Paid parking is available in the municipal lot between Jordan and State streets; free parking is available at the Austin Park Pavilion, at the corner of Jordan and Austin streets. Dickens of a Christmas is hosted by Main Street Chestertown and all proceeds further Main Streets work to make downtown Chestertown a vibrant community. The festival is further supported through ticket sales from a Dickens Raffle. Timed tickets will be available on December 3 on a first-come basis at the Bank. This high-energy Canadian/American group has electrified audiences on three continents for years. 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. "A Merry Christmas to us all; God bless us, everyone!" Tips benefits KART (Kent Association of Riding Therapy), which helps children and adults with special needs enhance their social and developmental growth. This event is hosted by the Bookplate. Become a street character, caroler, or just dress up and be part of the festivities! Galveston Historical FoundationView our privacy policy. All Right Reserved. Holly truly comes alive every Christmas season and YOU are invited to join us for a memorable experience. 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! Rediscover the joy of the holiday season at Dickens on Centre 2022. 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! Check out the sidebar to view our Main Stage schedule for performances and more. Dickens Christmas is a mask-friendly event. Ph: 701-463-2345 Come write and mail letters that go straight to the big guy himself! During their monthlong stay, Dickens gains inspiration from a bevy of now-familiar characters, along with finishing school girls, pickpockets and other villagers. Queen Victoria will judge the entries at 2:45 p.m. First prize is a $50 gift card from The Sherwood Inn; second prize is two Dickens mugs with cocoa. From festival acts to VIP exclusives, this year's Dickens on The Strand has our largest lineup yet! 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. 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. Dickens Christmas Festival/Facebook This event is sponsored by Chesapeake Bank & Trust. This event is sponsored by David A. Bramble, Inc. Beverage Tent Open selling non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. Sat, Dec 04, 2021. As the official Christmas Capitol of North Dakota, Garrison and its Dickens Village Festival are a must for anyone who wants to turn the holiday season into a special experience year after year. Everyone is welcome to join us after the tree lighting at the United Methodist Church on Jordan Street for hot drinks, magic by the Peculiar Prestidigitators, and more! 2,385 were here. Teams of five will compete for bragging rights and prizes! HI NANCY! . Click here *Ticketing fees may apply. Two weeks later, her teenage sister, Rachel, was abducted from another Chester County farm. Several sponsorship opportunities are available. Nov. 29- Dec. 2, 2023. InThe Parker Sisters,Lucy Maddox gives an eloquent, urgent account of the tragic kidnapping of these young women. Learn more about the Trio. 2023 Dates Saturdays: 11 - 6, Sundays: Noon - 5. Wagon rides are $4 (cash only); private carriage rides are offered for a $50 donation. ~Horse-drawn wagon and carriage ridesaround the village, departing from The Sherwood Inn, provided byRt. Beverages will include a selection of domestic and craft beers, hard cider, wine, mulled wine, hot cider, and more. For more information on Dickens Christmas, go toskaneateles.com, call 315-685-0552 or follow the event on Facebook (Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce or Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles, #skandickens22). Make a purchase that evening, and you'll have your choice of a free drink from area restaurants including The Sherwood Inn, Blue Water Grill, Finger Lakes on Tap, Lake House Pub, and 15% off a bottle of wine at the Village Bottle Shop Merchants offering specials that night include: ~Emma + James and Hap + Main $20 gift card for use on a future purchase with every $100 spent, ~The Wandering Kind 10% off full-price styles. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Young and old will enjoy this chance to hit pause and watch movies that inspire holiday cheer! 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. Visit the Amelia Island Welcome Center, starting December 2nd for your wooden wish tag to write your secret wish of Christmas. Click here to view our 2022 Sponsorship opportunities for Dickens of a Christmas! This high-energy Canadian/American group has electrified audiences on three continents for years. All Right Reserved. This is a free parking lot but is about a 10-minute walk to downtown Skaneateles. Opening Ceremonies with Victorian dignitaries, Kent County High School Jazz Band & Garnet Elementary School Chorus and Bucket Band, Announcement of Bedlam Bed Race and Keith Leaf, Fire Juggler. Spun by Slick City. For 50 years, Galveston's world-famous Victorian holiday festival has been held in The Strand, a National Historic Landmark District. Dickens Village Festival Click here for link to 2023 Virtual Riverside Dickens Festival on Eventeny, Evensong presented by Raincross Master Chorale, 2023 Riveside Dickens Festival Canceled, The Plot Gets Thicker Murder Mystery Dinner SEQUEL. Bring your own supplies and creativity! This event is sponsored by Stams Luncheonette. Without our generous donors this outstanding Festival would not happen. All rights reserved. The story unfolds each week, as Dickens and his entourage interact with cast members and passersby. followed immediately with the arrival of Santa Claus and the lighting Ceremony. The Dickens' Festival is not just another craft show, but a unique and unusual entertainment and shopping experience. A Dickens Christmas" In Biltmore Village celebrates the history, culture, arts, and architectural treasure for which the Village has become renowned. Enjoy this 10-day holiday trail featuring the island's most popular dining spots offering holiday-inspired cocktails and food! Twelve groups form, representing the 12 days of Christmas. Buy some Shillings for the family to spend on carriage rides, souvenirs, food, and other items throughout the festival. We wish to welcome you to the quaint and beautiful Village of Holly, Michigan! Located in Fountain Park. Dixie Convention Center. 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. As the official Christmas Capitol of North Dakota, Garrison and its Dickens Village Festival are a must for anyone who wants to turn the holiday season into a special experience year after year. Also visiting is Dickens friend Washington Irving, who is working on his latest ghost story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.. 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. The Holiday House Tour is back! practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with a limited show (noon to 2:30 p.m.) Christmas Eve. In this Dickens-themed event, the town of Narberth is transformed into 1840's London, as . Immortalize yourself or a loved one with a Victorian-style traditional silhouette, freehand-scissored in just a few moments by internationally-renown silhouette artist Lauren Muney of Silhouettes By Hand! St. Nick is setting up his workshop in Tiny Tim's Kid Zone. Sip on your favorites of craft beers and ciders, mulled wine, and more. The Narberth Dickens Festival is a free family event held each December on the streets of downtown Narberth. But how well do we really know The Great Gatsby? For more information, please call us at 1.800.799.4242. Many village shops will offer free gift wrapping and refreshments. Unfortunately, the Victorian Dinners have been cancelled. 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! Be sure to capture the moment with a treasured keepsake photo! No refunds will be given! Make planning your day at the festival easier with these daily schedules! Downtown Restaurant Week/Skan Scavenger Hunt, 2022 Dickens Christmas Calendar of Events, Cayuga County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Our entertainers and vendors come from all around to bring you the greatest Victorian goods and experiences! Music by the International Strings, managed by Slava Tolstoy. You can walk back to town through the train station underpass. 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. This years Tea is graciously hosted by Ms. Shelia Austrian. Many vendors sell Victorian-era clothing for guests who feel inspired to dress up from the comfort of their own home. In this Dickens-themed event, the town of Narberth is transformed into 1840's London, as Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and all the characters from A Christmas Carol roam the streets for an afternoon. Tour historic downtown as youve never seen it before from the back of a vintage horse-drawn carriage. or mail your tax deductible check along with your completed donation form to: The Riverside Dickens Festival, Inc, P.O. Weds- Sat. This event is sponsored by Cross Street Realtors. Between 1-3pm, kids will want to get their tin beggars cup (across from the movie theater on Narberth Ave) to start the scavenger hunt. Visiting with Father Christmas has become a tradition for so many families at the Dickens' Christmas Festival. Fri, Nov. 24 Sat, Nov. 25 Fri, Dec. 1 Sat, Dec. 2 Fri, Dec. 8 Sat, Dec. 9 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. The magic of the holiday season returns with the29thedition of Dickens Christmas. Put your bed on wheels and travel UP High Street to the finish line from the waterfront! "A Dickens Christmas" is scheduled for Friday & Saturday, December 2nd & 3rd, 2022. Please mark your calendar and plan on taking part in the annual Holly Dickens Festival. 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. Many vendors and merchants throughout the town will accept this coin the same as cash today. 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. Purchase tickets online by clicking on the link above! Call APT 315-253-6669 for tickets. The 26thAnnual Charles Dickens Festival, The Village of Port Jefferson, Presents The 26th Annual Charles Dickens Festival. Watch the annual PARADE OF PAWS on Saturday, December 10th with the Nassau Humane Society. Located on the 200 block of High Street. Street performers stroll the streets, anxious to make some new friends. 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 Designed and Developed by Cake Golem Productions LLC. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Howard Hanna! Fill out the form below to be contacted for volunteer opportunities. Copyright Riverside Dickens Festival 2023. not for profit organization dedicated to helping members of its communities during times of need. Santa will visit with children and hear all of their Christmas wishes. At 6:30 p.m., the crche will be dedicated in a candlelit ceremony by Pastor Michael Hill. The Village of Port Jefferson will magically transform into the Dickensian era with streets filled with roaming characters such as Father Christmas . 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. Discover a One-of-a-Kind Adventure 1 2 3 4 5 Be Part of the Celebration! 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. 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!