Dickens On The Strand 50th Anniversary- TFEA Behind The Scenes

The Texas Festivals & Events Association is pleased to offer a behind-the-scenes tour of the award-winning Dickens On The Strand Victorian Holiday Festival in partnership with the Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF).

The annual holiday street festival, based on 19th-century Victorian London, features parades, non-stop entertainment on multiple stages, strolling carolers, roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers, and a host of other entertainers. Costumed vendors peddle their wares from street stalls and rolling carts laden with holiday food and drinks, Victorian-inspired crafts, clothing, jewelry, holiday decorations, and gift items.

Dickens On The Strand is held on the Stand of Galveston. See this link for the FAQ and map to Galveston

10:30 am – 12 pm: Downtown Strand Walking Tour and overview of the festival setup.

12 pm – 1 pm: Lunch (on the Strand - TBD)

1 pm - 1:30 pm: Volunteer Overview w/ Roxanna Gipson, Volunteer Coordinator

1:30 pm - 2 pm: Sponsorship Overview w/ Will Wright, Chief Creative Officer

2 pm - 2:15 pm: Break

2:15 pm - 2:45 pm: Visit Galveston Partnership Overview w/Michael Woodey

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm: Dickens Descendants / Key Performer w/ Lucinda Dickens Hawksley and Reyie Delgado

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm: Festival logistics w/ Will Wright, Chief Creative Officer

3:45 pm - 4 pm: Q&A

5pm-9pm Fezziwig’s Kickoff Party. It’s free! Highlighting four specialty acts, hearty brews, and new friends! The location from 2100 Market Street Parking Lot is about a 2-block walk to Fezziwigs.

Saturday, December 2nd, is a full festival day beginning at 10am. GHF is providing complimentary entry into Dickens on The Strand! Plan to stay in Galveston Friday night. You can clickhere to find a place to stay. Dress in your finest victorian-era costume to immerse yourself and be a part of the fun!