Join us in 2023 for Five Weekends Nov. 18 - Dec. 17, 10am - 6pm at the Historic Cow Palace!

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With over four acres of Dickensian delights to discover, patrons of The Great Dickens Christmas Fair often peruse the informative free event program, including a map to plan one’s wanderings. Photo by Rich Yee.
Lively characters from the imagination of Charles Dickens abound in the winding lanes of The Great Dickens Christmas Fair. Photo by Philip Pavliger.
Will the Ghost of Christmas Past succeed in teaching old miser Ebenezer Scrooge the true spirit of the season? Find out at The Great Dickens Christmas Fair! Photo by Philip Pavliger.
At The Great Dickens Christmas Fair, venturesome souls will enjoy the high-kicking Cancan Bijou at Mad Sal’s Dockside Alehouse stage. Photo by Beppe Sabatini.
Marvel at the buffoonery of London’s most hilariously silly chimney sweep, Jim Chiminey, at The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party! Photo by Rich Yee.
The artisans at The Great Dickens Christmas Fair present their one-of-a-kind wares, such as hand-blown glass ornaments – no two alike! Photo by Rich Yee.
Join in the world of The Great Dickens Christmas Fair by donning an intricate leather mask or one of many other finely crafted accessories. Photo by Robin Fadtke.
Sparkling hand-forged pewterware and other unique home and table goods may all be found at The Great Dickens Christmas Fair. Photo by Rich Yee.
Fresh-baked cookies are just one of the many sweet and savory treats to be found at The Great Dickens Christmas Fair. Photo by Amy Hart.
Edgar Allen Poe regales spellbound audiences with dramatic readings of his spine-tingling tales, at The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party. Photo by Philip Pavliger.
Jeremiah Johnston challenges gravity – and wins! – at The Great Dickens Christmas Fair. Photo by Rich Yee.
American Sign Language interpreters bring delight to one and all at the stage performances presented at The Great Dickens Christmas Fair. Photo by Philip Pavliger.

Enjoy Fish & Chips, Fresh Baked Scones, Hearty Pot Pies, Roast Beef, Hand-Made Chocolates and more at The Great Dickens Christmas Fair. Photo by Amy Hart.

Find finely crafted Victorian clothing and accessories to suit your fancy, at The Great Dickens Christmas Fair, and celebrate the season! Photo by MarkEYE.
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair’s youth engagement program welcomes school and youth groups to the Fair for a day of full immersion into the world and imagination of Charles Dickens. Photo by Robin Fadtke.

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