Dickens of a Christmas (2025)

About the event

In 2024, Dickens of a Christmas attracted 150,000 people. This festival 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 6th Arts and Crafts Notification Date - October 10th Community Partner Application Deadline - October 6th Community Partner Notification Date - October 10th Food Vendor Application Deadline - October 31st Food Vendor Notification Date - November 7th Entertainment Application Deadline - October 27th Entertainment Notification Date - October 31st

Dates

Dec 13, 2025 · 10:00 AM - Dec 14, 2025 · 5:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

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Location

Tennessee, United States

Main Street, Franklin, Tennessee 37064, United States

Directions

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 or call (615) 628-0260.

Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications

Interested in applying:

2 active applications

Food Vendors

Deadline: Oct 31, 2025

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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 Festival.

Important Dates

Dickens of a Christmas Festival | December 13-14, 2025

Food Vendor Application Deadline | October 31, 2025
Food Vendor Application Notification Date | November 7, 2025

Payment Deadline - November 28, 2025

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' Space: $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

Entertainment Application

Deadline: Oct 27, 2025

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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 13-14, 2025
Entertainment Application Deadline | October 27, 2025
Entertainment Application Notification Date | October 31, 2025

Hosted by Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County

Joined Eventeny in December 2022

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Franklin, Tennessee, United States