The Festival

Hear ye! Hear ye!

The Holly Dickens Festival is the longest-running of its kind, and completely organized by local volunteers of all ages who bring Holly to life every holiday season welcoming thousands of people from all over Michigan and beyond.

Stroll the streets of historic Battle Alley, visit unique shops, and dine on delicious food. Fill your senses with smell of roasting chestnuts, hot chocolate, and maybe even a little gruel! Lose yourself the music of Christmas carolers, the joy of holiday colors and lights, and feel the warmth of friends and neighbors greeting you on every corner.

Come visit us this year! We can't wait to see you!

No lollygagging...

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2023 Festival Schedules & Events

WeekOne

Home for the Holidays

Saturday, November 25, 2023

11 AM - 6 PM

Sunday, November 26, 2023

12 PM - 5 PM

WeekTwo

Decked Out for Dickens

Saturday, December 2, 2023

11 AM - 6 PM

Sunday, December 3, 2023

12 PM - 5 PM

WeekThree

God Bless Us, Every One!

Saturday, December 9, 2023

11 AM - 6 PM

Sunday, December 10, 2023

12 PM - 5 PM

Dress Your Best

Step back in time to the enchanting world of Charles Dickens' Victorian London with our comprehensive costume guide. This guide offers a delightful array of attire inspiration, from the elegant frocks of high-society to the rugged garments of street urchins. Explore tips on how to create the perfect Dickensian look for the colorful inhabitants of a bustling yuletide market. Whether you're a seasoned period costume enthusiast or a first-time festival-goer, this guide will help you immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Dickensian Christmas.

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