Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals
Visitors step into an expansive Victorian holiday marketplace filled with hundreds of vendors dressed in period attire selling crafts, gourmet foods, jewelry, and gifts. The show floor features live entertainment, including strolling musicians, Punch & Judy puppet shows, magicians, and visits with Santa Claus. Guests can also admire elaborately decorated trees, wreaths, tables, and stockings displayed for charitable silent auctions.
What to Expect
Victorian marketplace featuring over 400 period-clad vendors and festive entertainment.
Event Details
Duration
4 days.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Leisure Time Unlimited, Inc.
Food & Drink
Vendors offer gourmet foods, and the festival includes an assortment of international holiday foods.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and families
Vibe
Victorian and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Nov 12–15, 2026. Thu 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; Sun noon–6:00 PM.
- Parking: On-site parking and parking attendants are available.
- Accessibility: The convention center is disability accessible and features a designated accessible parking lot on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tips & Advice
- Buy your passes in advance online, and pick a multi-day ticket if you want more than one day with 400-plus booths.
- Browse the Vendor Mall in the Sky on Facebook before you go to preview this year's makers and plan your shopping route.
- Arrive early if you need the accessible parking lot, because spaces there are first-come, first-served.
- Save time for the silent auction displays, because every tree, wreath, stocking and centerpiece is for sale and the money goes to local charities.
- Come Friday if you want the longest day on the floor, since Sunday opens later than the other days.
Special Events & Promotions
- Back by popular demand: the Victorian Snow Globe Challenge, with a chance to win 100 presents, open to anyone on the show floor.
- Scrooge's Hunt for the Missing Presents and The Hunt for the Missing Pickle are open to anyone who wants to join in.
- This year's Festival of Worlds brings sponsoring Grand Strand organizations, each offering its own take on a holiday dish.
- Groups of 10 or more get special group pricing and can have a package put together for them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to wear a Victorian costume?
No. Vendors are required to dress in Victorian costume, but visitors can come as they are. You're also welcome to wear Victorian attire if you'd like.
What can I shop for?
More than 400 specialty shops and artisan booths sell arts, crafts, clothing, books from their authors, gourmet foods, antiques, jewelry, toys, imported holiday gifts and more.
What entertainment is on the show floor?
Expect Victorian barbershop quartets, carolers, magicians, Punch & Judy puppet shows and tea leaf readers. Strolling characters include Scrooge, Dickens and the three Ghosts of Christmas. There's also a life-size Santa Through the Ages display and a real live Santa.
Can I buy the decorated trees, wreaths and stockings?
Yes. Every piece in the Festivals of Trees, Tables, Wreaths, Stockings and Worlds is sold by silent auction. Each comes bundled with gift certificates, show tickets or restaurant vouchers, and 100% of the money goes to the sponsoring nonprofit.
Do children need their own ticket?
Children ages 3 to 12 need a ticket. Kids 2 and under get in free.
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