The Festival features outdoor craft and food vendors and a variety of special displays and events at local downtown sites.
The Festival features outdoor craft and food vendors and a variety of special displays and events at local downtown sites.
Dickens of a Christmas Celebration
Wellsboro, PA
Saturday, December 2, 2023
$105 per person
$25 deposit required at time of booking.
Payment due 14 days in advance of departure.
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Are you looking for a getaway weekend to rekindle the old-fashioned Christmas spirit?
Wellsboros Main Street and the surrounding side streets will be closed to traffic and will become an early Victorian marketplace featuring all types of delectable wares for eating and drinking, as well as delightful gift items for wearing or enjoying.
The food and craft vendors, strolling musicians and singers, dancers, and street corner thespians will spread up and down Main Street, extending on to Waln and Crafton Street, and a portion of Central Avenue. Performers and vendors will be appropriately costumed and decorated to create a Victorian atmosphere that fits so well with the Wellsboro Gas Lights. With the streets closed to traffic, you have the freedom to stroll and enjoy the festivities.
The Wellsboro Mens and Womens Choruses traditionally perform in front of the Arcadia Theater, and youre welcome to sing along. Several other local musical groups typically offer strolling performances throughout the day. Just stop where you happen to be and enjoy tidbits of drama or musical performances.
Many local churches will host luncheons, concerts, tours or special services throughout the day. Hamilton Gibson Productions usually present "A Christmas Carol" at the Coolidge Theater & Warehouse. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
Approximately 125 craft and food vendors line the streets dressed in Victorian garb to present many unique gift-giving options which include hand-crafted Christmas ornaments, wooden toys, jewelry, quilted items, furniture, wrought iron, homemade cheese & meats, pet treats, heirloom Santas, stuffed animals and dolls for the children on your list. In addition, several indoor craft shows are held at the United Methodist Church, the Wellsboro Senior Center, and the Firemens Annex.
Numerous food vendors are always on hand to warm your tummies and tickle your taste buds with such delectable delights as hot chocolate, chili, hot dogs, homemade soups and chowders, bread pudding, homemade cookies, pies, and candies, hot beef sandwiches, crab cakes, hot cider and coffee, cheddar worsts, kettle corn, baked potatoes, apple dumplings, and cinnamon buns just to name a few.
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Pick-Up Locations
7:30 AM - Dubois
8:00 AM - Clearfield
8:30 AM - Philipsburg
9:00 AM - State College
Please arrive at your pick-up location 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure.
Itinerary
Arrive in Wellsboro approximately 11:00 AM. Guests are on their own to peruse the outdoor vendors, grab lunch at a local church or restaurant, listen to local performances and concerts. Depart at 3:00 PM for home. Note there are no stops on this trip.
Approx Return
4:15 PM - Lamar
4:45 PM - State College
5:15 PM - Philipsburg
5:45 PM - Clearfield
6:15 PM - Dubois
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Times |
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Clearfield | Clearfield-Walmart Parking Lot Back end of parking lot on grocery side of store | View |
DuBois | DuBois Mall Rear of JC Penney's near former Sears | View |
Lamar | Lamar Exit I-80 TA Truck Stop Route 64 | View |
Phillipsburg | Philipsburg - Peebles Parking Lot near Goodwill Store | View |
State College | State College Bus Garage (near Airport) 2101 Alexander Drive, State College PA 16803 | View |