A Holiday Tradition: Dickens of a Christmas

Dickens of a Christmas presented by Wilson Bank and Trust recreates the time of Charles Dickens using historic downtown Franklin’s charming architecture as the backdrop. A variety of musicians, dancers and Dickens characters will fill the streets. Expect to see and interact with the nefarious Fagin from Oliver Twist; Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the rest of the Cratchit family from A Christmas Carol; and of course, a Victorian Father and Mother Christmas with treats for children. The festival is produced by the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County.

Featuring:
Arts and Crafts Vendors
Food and Beverage Vendors
Main Stage Entertainment
KidZone
Victorian Village with Holiday Dancers, Characters and Carolers
Acoustic Stage presented by Lipscomb University
Whiskey Lounge

Arts and Crafts:
Artisans and craftspeople will showcase their work giving festival goers access to shop and experience unique local, regional, national and even international crafts, products, foods and giftables.

Fun Activities:
Victorian Village is back with a full block of holiday fun on Main Street filled with holiday dancers, characters and entertainers! Festival fans will also enjoy the ever-popular KidsZone presented by Grace Chapel featuring children’s activities, games, arts and crafts.

Food and Drink:
An enhanced food menu awaits with more cold snacks and beverages. Be on the lookout for festival favorites and newcomers that will delight a cozy, fall appetite!

Live Entertainment:
Don’t miss live entertainment on the Main Street Festival Main Stage and Lipscomb University Acoustic Stage.

Downtown Shopping:
All Downtown Franklin merchants will be open and celebrating with specials, features and promotions for enhanced shopping, dining and entertainment throughout the historic district.

Dickens Entertainment Schedule:

Saturday, December 10, 2022

Main Stage
On The Public Square
9:45 a.m: Opening Remarks
10:00 a.m: Franklin First United Methodist Handbells
10:35 a.m: Franklin School of Performing Arts
11:10 a.m: Rhythm and Spirit Dance Program
11:50 a.m: Nashville Flute Choir
1:10 p.m: MaRynn Taylor
1:50 p.m: Taryn Papa
3:10 p.m: Franklin Light Opera
3:50 p.m: Brentwood Suzuki Strings
4:30 p.m: Roots Academy
5:30 p.m: Town Sing led by Yuletide Carolers

Acoustic Stage
4th Ave. N and Main Street
10:00 a.m: Jawbone Honey
10:35 a.m: Addison Gossage
11:10 a.m: Annie Harsch
12:10 p.m: Abby Whitman
12:45 p.m: Lexi Gail
1:20 p.m: River and Rail
1:55 p.m: Alexandra Hammock
3:00 p.m: LeeAnn Mazzei
3:35 p.m: Lilli Grace Barden
4:10 p.m: Julie Wing
4:45 p.m: The Dirty Rain Revelers
5:20 p.m: Amber Sawyer

Buskers Corner
On 3rd Ave. S. - in the 800s
11:05 p.m: Kiersi Joli
11:55 p.m: Crosby Jude
12:45 p.m: Tanner Cherry
1:45 p.m: Krystal King
2:35 p.m: Taylon Hope
3:25 p.m: Conrad Patrick Johnson
4:15 p.m: Jacob Rice
5:05 p.m: Barbara Lynn

Sunday, December 11, 2022

Main Stage
On The Public Square
11:10 a.m: Southern Irish Dance
11:50 a.m: The Dancing Divas and Dudes
12:40 p.m: NS Dance Academ
1:20 p.m: Source One Five Theatre
2:30 p.m: Franklin Suzuki Academy
3:10 p.m: Williamson County Community Chorus

Acoustic Stage
4th Ave. N and Main Street
11:10 a.m: Radio Farm
11:45 a.m: Gabrielle Irene
12:20 p.m: Joanie Kember
12:55 p.m: Logan Weatherly
1:55 p.m: Olivia Henn
2:30 p.m: Caroline Lobb
3:05 p.m: The Howlin Embers
3:40 p.m: Alaina Clement
4:15 p.m: Taryn

Buskers Corner
On 3rd Ave. S. - in the 800s
12:45 p.m: Kiersi Joli
1:45 p.m: Kaitlyn Croker
2:35 p.m: Grace Korak
3:25 p.m: Nicole Coley

Date: December 10 - 11, 2022

Hours:

10:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m: Saturday
11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Sunday

Location:

Main Street, Downtown Franklin
Franklin, TN 37064

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