SAVE the DATE
December 1 -2, 2023
Experience Historic Chestertown’s
Victorian Holiday Extravaganza
Step back into 1840’s London and experience the holiday season as Charles Dickens imagined it.
This two day event includes carriage rides, entertainment, home tour,
food, book talks, merchandise, and more.
And don’t forget to come dressed like the dickens!






Join us in the charm of the holiday season!






how to dress like the Dickens
Join us in your very best Victorian attire!
Don’t have an outfit?
We have a costume shop (coming soon!) that can help you out!

Friday, December 1st
5 – 8pm, downtown Chestertown
Enjoy an evening filled with oysters, food vendors, beer, wine, and bonfires! We will have our opening ceremony and listen to KCHS Band, Choir, and end the night with a jam session from Dell Fox Band!

Saturday, December 2nd

7AM – 9AM
Run Like the Dickens!
Start and finish near The Kitchen at the Imperial.

8AM – 12PM
Chestertown Farmers’ Market

9AM – 6PM
Beverage Tent Opens!
10AM – 1PM
Children’s Activities at Stepne Lot
Santa’s House Open in Fountain Park

10AM – 2PM
Holiday Home Tour
10AM – 3:30PM
Street Performers in Performance Tent
10AM – 4PM
Heritage Village in The Bank
Come visit the Silhouette Artist, Weaving Guild, and much more!
10AM – 3:30PM
Street Performers in Performance Tent
11AM – 5PM
Food vendors open
11AM, 2PM
Book Talks organized by The Bookplate at KCA

1PM – 4PM
Carriage Rides
4PM – 6PM
American Rogues on Main Stage!

Dickens Sponsors

Scrooge Sponsors

Marley Sponsors

Chestertown, Maryland was founded in 1706. It was established as a port town and played a significant role in the colonial era, serving as a bustling trade hub along the Chester River. Today, Chestertown retains much of its historic charm and is known for its well-preserved 18th-century architecture and vibrant cultural scene. Thanks for checking us out!
office@mainstreetchestertown.org
PHONE
(410) 778-2991
OFFICE
Chestertown Town Hall
118 N. Cross Street
Chestertown MD 21620
MAILING ADDRESS
PO Box 427
Chestertown MD 21620
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