Holly Dickens Festival — Local services in Holly Township

I haven't been in 5 years, but have been going over 30 years & I'm sad to say it's changed so much. The shopkeepers don't care to wear the Dickens Era Costumes, we didn't see any of the characters like Tiny Tim, Scrooge, none of the Ghost, there were no Chestnuts Roasting on an open fire, there weren't bales of Straw for us to sit on, there weren't Street Food Vendors, they use to start Thanksgiving morning & go every weekend til right before Christmas, now it's just 2 weekends, just a lot has changed & not necessarily for the better. I heard several people compare it to Holidays in Greenfield Villiage, I'd tell them, yeah, but Holly is a real Town...

Had a great time at the 2023 Holly Dickens Festival. Many were wearing the Dickens Era Costumes, caroling throughout the festival and stores, Boy Scouts roasting chestnuts on an open fire, street performers, benches, tables and chairs set up to sit on by fire pits, heaters, street vendors, beer/spirits tent and carriage rides. Really enjoyed shopping- a variety for all ages. The quaint coffee shops are so relaxing and cozy. Holly Antiques is always a favorite. We stayed overnight on Battle Alley and...

It was a fun event! This festival can either be Bliss or a mess depending on what time you go. Usually early is best to beat the crowd but a lot of the more fun/interesting events happen later in the day. Loved the fire juggling (gets you in the Christmas spirit..?) and period costumes put on by the...