Holly Dickens Festival

Holly Dickens Festival A historic Dickens-themed festival, that the entire family will enjoy! 2026 Dates are Lighted Parade 11/27
11/28-11/29, 12/5-12/6, and 12/12-12/13. Hear ye!
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We wish to welcome you to the quaint and beautiful Village of Holly, Michigan! Step back in time this holiday season to the days of Charles Dickens’, and become part of “A Christmas Carol”. Stroll the streets, visit the unique shops, and dine the eateries. Your senses will be filled with smells of roasting chestnuts and hot chocolate, and maybe even a lit gruel! Lose yourself the music of Christma

s carols sung on the streets, enjoy the colors and decorations of the shops, and feel the warmth of friends and neighbors as you are greeted on the streets. Holly truly comes alive every Christmas season and YOU are invited to join us for a memorable experience. The Holly Dickens Festival welcomes thousands every year, and perfect for all ages. The Festival runs three weekends, with a LIGHTED PARADE at the end of the first day, followed immediately with the arrival of Santa Claus and the lighting Ceremony. The Holly Dickens Festival kicks in to full swing for three Saturdays and Sundays, starting Thanksgiving weekend. The stores and eateries will be open for Holiday shopping. Listen for the Towne Crier to catch FEATURED ENTERTAINERS. You may also bump into Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge; you never know what kind of mood he will be in, so it is best to ask before offering him a greeting! Street performers stroll the streets, anxious to make some new friends. Entertainment will be continuous throughout the festival so be sure to pick up a daily listing of events at the Festival. You can find updated daily schedules here. See you soon! Please mark your calendar and plan on taking part in the annual Holly Dickens Festival. It's a Holiday family tradition!

Life is brew-tiful when your at a tea with the Queen. Join us on 12/5 or 12/12 at The Victorian Tea Cup at Civic Drive a...
09/01/2026

Life is brew-tiful when your at a tea with the Queen. Join us on 12/5 or 12/12 at The Victorian Tea Cup at Civic Drive and Saginaw Street crossing during the Holly Dickens Festival from 9am-10:30am. The event is in partnership with Battle Alley Coffee and we cannot wait!

Tickets can be purchased at Holly Antiques with cash or check! Advance reservations are REQUIRED!

Buy your ticket online here ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://checkout.square.site/merchant/XTE2YSY1013A6/checkout/MTHXZA4D2NRRIPWV5AQTWFJM

BIG, BEAUTIFUL FALL MUMSAvailable in 9-inch / 1.25-gallon potsApproximately 20 inches across$15 EACH • 3 FOR $40Choose f...
09/01/2026

BIG, BEAUTIFUL FALL MUMS

Available in 9-inch / 1.25-gallon pots
Approximately 20 inches across
$15 EACH • 3 FOR $40

Choose from:
Orange/Bronze • Yellow • White
Red • Purple/Pink

Order yours in person at Holly Antiques • Battle Alley Coffee • Wingelmire Furniture
Questions: 313-663-9319 • [email protected], or by filling out this google form. Our team will reach out to you for payment!

Fill out your order ⬇️
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgbqpXOK6lnqb6jdDdb5qbi3nLoAisTYX-HSTzLdziblKlfw/viewform

Last day to order September 20th

Pick up in Battle Alley on September 24th
11am til 6 pm 4-7pm

08/05/2026

What to watch Wednesday! While at one of the three weekends in December you will find there is SOOOO much to watch at the festival. From strolling carolers, entertainment in the stores & businesses in Downtown Holly, to visiting the main stage and seeing people like Clark Lewis the Juggler. Stay tuned soooo many new things coming to the 2026 year!!

Love to volunteer? Are you in National Honors Society and need hours? Our festival is a perfect option for you! Head her...
07/15/2026

Love to volunteer? Are you in National Honors Society and need hours? Our festival is a perfect option for you!

Head here ⬇️
https://www.hollydickensfestival.org/volunteer-survey

We have volunteer positions available for you…

-The Lighted Parade (in and out of costume)
- The Childrens Tent
-The Snow Hill
-The Warming Tent
-Maintenance
-Fires

07/11/2026

We are looking for a few additional volunteers.
If you are willing and able to help go to area parades with the float to promote the festival , please reach out to Jackie Hutton

She Is coordinating and needs some extra helpers

🚧  Pardon our  dust while we update website: 🚧  for all the holly and jolly in Downtown Holly for the 2026 festival seas...
07/11/2026

🚧 Pardon our dust while we update website: 🚧

for all the holly and jolly in Downtown Holly for the 2026 festival season. Comment ⬇️ your FAVORITE festival memories from years past!

🎄Lighted Parade & Tree Lighting: Friday, Nov 27, 2026 (6:00 PM)in Downtown Holly

🌲Weekend 1: Nov 28–29, 2026

🎄 Weekend 2: Dec 5–6, 2026

🌲 Weekend 3: Dec 12–13, 2026

Festival Hours:
Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sundays:12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Admission: Free

This Victorian-era festival transforms downtown into a scene straight out of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Expect carolers, roasting chestnuts, and street performers in historic Battle Alley.

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100-200 Battle Alley (Festival), 300 East St (Office Mailing Address)
Holly, MI
48442

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