Dickens Of A Christmas - Chestertown, MD

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Spend the holidays in Victorian England and never leave the Eastern Shore. Dickens of a Christmas happens Dec 4 & 5 in downtown Chestertown.

10/28/2026

☕🎩 Tickets for the Dickens Victorian Tea are NOW ON SALE!

Nothing says Christmas quite like traditional tea, sweet and savory treats, fine china, and festive Victorian cheer! Held on Saturday, December 5 at Christ United Methodist Church, this beloved tradition is one of our most popular festival events—and seats fill up fast.

Period attire is warmly encouraged (though never required!), so break out your best bonnets and top hats and reserve your table before it sells out!

🎟️ Get your tickets for the tea and more here: https://mainstreetchestertown.org/dickens-festival/

P.S. Don't forget to grab your tickets for the Holiday Home Tour while you're there! 🎟️✨

10/26/2026

🎄The Dickens of a Christmas Website is LIVE! 🎄
Mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday, December 4–5, 2026, because historic Chestertown is once again stepping back into 1840s London for a weekend of magic, music, and holiday cheer!

Watch the video above for a sneak peek of our newly launched website, and head over to mainstreetchestertown.org/dickens-festival/ to check out what’s brand new and returning this year:

✨ What’s New:
The Great Scrooge Off: Think you’ve got the best "Bah, humbug!" in Kent County? Take the stage for a chance to win top-hat glory and downtown spending money!

Ghost Scavenger Hunt: Spot the four wandering spirits downtown, call them by name and collect Victorian keepsakes.
Dickens Destinations: Visit shops throughout downtown offering Dickensian themed specials and activities (more coming on them soon!)

Tiny Tim’s Corner: Now located on the Courthouse Lawn for easier family fun, featuring a falconer with a hawk and owl, lawn games, and children's storytime.

🎩 Beloved Traditions Returning:
Friday evening bonfires, oysters, and fire dancers on High Street ➔ Horse-drawn carriage rides ➔ London Row Artisans Market ➔ The Dickens Victorian Tea ➔ The Holiday Home Tour ➔ Tarot in the Victorian Parlor ➔ Special merchant stops, window portraits, and Dickensian cocktails around town!

Most events are free to attend, but popular ticketed tours and teas fill up fast. Visit the link to view the full schedule, plan your weekend, and get ready to dress like the dickens! 📜🎩✨

10/12/2026

We Need Your Help to Make the Magic Happen!

🎄 Dickens of a Christmas 🎄returns to downtown Chestertown on Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5!

An event this special takes a village. Whether you can lend a hand for a couple of hours or host an activity, we’d love to have you on the team.

All volunteers will get access to our costume stores 🎩 so you'll be decked out for the festival in Victorian threads. Volunteer roles are open for all energy levels and schedules.

Sign up today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKKU5VObZeXgbcg_CD8e82Zb4Eahc3qUoQ7WPkpmNJ33DhdQ/viewform

09/30/2026

Pssst we're on Instagram now too! For years, A Dickens of a Christmas 🎩🌲has brought Victorian magic, horse-drawn carriages, glowing bonfires, and unforgettable holiday memories to historic downtown Chestertown. This year, Chestertown’s favorite holiday tradition finally has its very own home on Instagram!

👉 Head over to https://www.instagram.com/dickensinchestertown/ and hit FOLLOW so you don’t miss a single update! We'll be doing a lot of behind the scenes posts from there that you won't want to miss!

Drop a 🕯️ in the comments if you’ve been coming for years, and tag a friend who needs to follow the new page!

# BahHumBug

09/23/2026

Spotting high-wheeler antique bikes rolling down High Street is proof you’ve officially stepped back in time. 🚲🎩

We love seeing our street performers and history enthusiasts bring Olde London to life right here in Chestertown. The Wheelmen Official return to Dickens this year.

09/18/2026

There’s nothing quite like the clatter of hooves on historic brick streets to make you feel like you’ve stepped right into a Victorian Christmas storybook. 🐎 Classic carriage rides through downtown are always a Dickens of a Christmas festival favorite!

Who’s riding with you through town this year? Tag your carriage crew below! 👇

12/15/2025

While possible futures were being predicted inside Heritage Village's "The Vault," outside - it was all about nodding to history and tradition. Two halves of a whole! Many thanks to our fabulous Vault sponsor - Campbell & Furneisen Law Firm.

12/14/2025

Laughing all the way! Thank you to "A Dickens of a Christmas!" Beers & Bonfires sponsors Thad and Renee Bench, Co-Chairs of The 1782 Society of Washington College.

12/14/2025

"Run Like the Dickens" wasn't just for the 5K runners but for their cold and hardy two and four-legged supporters as well! Main Street gives deep thanks to Run sponsors Fleetwood Insurance Group & The Peoples Bank.

12/14/2025

Chestertown's "A Dickens of a Christmas" is magical for kids ... of all ages. Thank you to The Dixon Group for sponsoring "Tiny Tim's Corner & Petting Zoo." Everywhere, joy.

Address

118 N Cross Street
Chestertown, MD
21620

Website

https://mainstreetchestertown.org/dickens

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