Dickens On The Strand 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: Vendor & Volunteer Overview w/ Travis Newman, Director of Events

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

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

Saturday, December 3rd, is the full festival starting at 10 am. GHF is providing complimentary entry to Dickens on The Strand! Stay in Galveston Friday night. Click here to find a place to stay. Come in Costume to immerse yourself in the Victorian era and enjoy the day!