Dickens of a Christmas (2024) - Eventeny

Dickens of a Christmas (2024)

event Dec 14 10:00 am - Dec 15 5:00 pm
(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada) Main Street, Franklin, Tennessee 37064, United States
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Hosted by Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County
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Dates
Dec 14 10:00 am - Dec 15 5:00 pm
(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Main Street, Franklin, Tennessee 37064, United States
Dickens of a Christmas presented by Wilson Bank & Trust attracts 115,000 people and 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: 150+ Arts & Crafts Vendors 30+ Food & Beverage Vendors Main Stage Entertainment KidZone Victorian Village with Holiday Dancers, Characters and Carolers Acoustic Stage Buskers Corner Whiskey Lounge Beer Tent How to Apply: Applications are only accepted through Eventeny. Whether you're a seasoned vendor, an emerging artist, or a community group with a compelling story to tell, we welcome your application. Important Dates: Arts and Crafts Application Deadline - October 4th Arts and Crafts Notification Date - October 10th Community Partner Application Deadline - October 11th Community Partner Notification Date - October 18th Food Vendor Application Deadline - November 1st Food Vendor Notification Date - November 8th Entertainment Application Deadline - October 28th Entertainment Notification Date - November 1st
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Parking instructions
Park your car and hope aboard the Franklin Transit Shuttle Saturday and Sunday in downtown Franklin. Cost for the shuttle is $1 per person, each way. Shuttle Service Hours Saturday - 10:00a–5:45p Sunday - 11:00a-4:45p Shuttle Locations - Harlinsdale Farm - Franklin High School No pets, non-folding strollers, food or drink, except bottled water, are allowed on the transit vehicles. The Franklin Transit Main Street Shuttle is operated by the Franklin Transit Authority. For more information about Franklin’s public transit service, visit www.franklintransit.org or call (615) 628-0260.
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4 active applications
Arts and Craft Vendor Application
Deadline: Oct 04, 2024
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Welcome to the event! Browse through our applications and let us know if you have any questions. This is an electronic agreement and by completing this application, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
 
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN's 39th Annual Dickens of a Christmas is historic Downtown Franklin's annual Victorian-themed outdoor street festival. Dickens of a Christmas 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 celebration typically attracts 100,000+ visitors over the course of the weekend. 
 
We invite artists and craftspeople who create their own items to apply. We are particularly interested in vendors with heritage crafts, holiday items and specialty gifts.
 
GENERAL INFORMATION
The following information is provided for vendors to submit applications for Dickens of a Christmas.  If the application is accepted, the application and the terms set forth below will constitute a binding legal contract between the vendor and the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County.
 
Festival Dates and Times:
Saturday, December 14, 2024; 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, December 15, 2024; 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
 
This is a rain, shine, or snow event.
Refunds will not be issued in the event of postponement or cancelation due to inclement weather.
 
Acceptance and Payment
If your application is approved, your booth payment will be automatically processed on October 25th. If you decide to not participate in the festival, you must contact the festival team to request a withdrawal of your application.
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Food Vendors
Deadline: Nov 01, 2024
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Welcome to the event! Browse through our applications and let us know if you have any questions. This is an electronic agreement and by applying, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
 
Thank you for your interest in applying for our Main Street Festivals. 
 
Important Dates
Dickens of a Christmas Festival | December 14-15, 2024
Food Vendor Application Deadline | November 1, 2024
Food Vendor Application Notification Date | November 8, 2024 
 
If accepted, Food Vendors will need to complete these important requirements: 
  • Completed Payment 
  • A separate check for $200 which will serve as your cleaning deposit 
  • Signed Food Vendor Agreement 
  • Submit your Certificate of Insurance 
  • Electrical Needs
To pass inspection: 
  • Tents must have 40lb weights per leg 
  • All vendors will need to have a fire extinguisher (exact type to be relayed in later communication) 
We already have an exclusive agreement with a kettle corn vendor so we will not be accepting applications for other kettle corn vendors.
 
10'x10' Space: $550
10'x15' Space: $595
10'x20' S[ace: $795
10'x25' Space: $995
10'x30' Space: $1,195
10'x35' and above Space: $1,300
 
The following are electrical options:
  • 110 electric hook-up: $100 per hook-up
  • 220 electric hook-up: $220
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Entertainment Application
Deadline: Oct 28, 2024
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Thank you for your interest in applying for our Main Street Festivals. 
We’re currently looking for live entertainers/performers of all types to appear on our Main Stage, Acoustic Stage, Busker's Corner and street performers for our upcoming festivals. 
As a nonprofit, entertainers donate their time, but will be promoted on event site(s) and our festival app. 
 
Important Dates: 
Dickens of a Christmas Festival | December 14-15, 2024
Entertainment Application Deadline | October 28, 2024
Entertainment Application Notification Date | November 1, 2024
 
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Community Partners
Deadline: Oct 11, 2024
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Welcome to the event! Browse through our applications and let us know if you have any questions. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
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Hosted by Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County

Joined Eventeny in December 2022
event 6 events location_on Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Festivals are hosted by the Downtown Franklin Association - A Division of the Heritage Foundation. Dickens of a Christmas and our two other signature events (Main Street Festival and Pumpkinfest), serve our mission and foster economic vitality for... + More
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