Dickens' Festival returns to Lakeport Nov. 26

By Elizabeth Larson | Nov. 19, 2022
Barbara Clark of the Lake County Arts Council in costume for the Dickens' Festival in Lakeport, California. Courtesy photo.

LAKEPORT, Calif. — Get into the holiday spirit and come down to the sixth annual Dickens' Festival on Saturday, Nov. 26, in downtown Lakeport.

The Lakeport Main Street Association will host the family friendly event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Visit local stores and great vendors that line Main Street throughout the day.

The Pet Parade will begin at noon.

The day also will feature the enchanting singing of My Divas.

Santa Claus visits with community members at the Dickens' Festival in Lakeport, California. Courtesy photo.


Visitors are encouraged to dress in Dickensian costume and get pictures taken with Santa.

There will be fun and games for all to play, music, activities for children, and a sledding hill.

Be sure to spread some cheer and warm up with some delicious hot chocolate, too.

The event will wrap up with the tree lighting of the giant Christmas tree at 5:30 pm.

A pet parade participant adorned with a Christmas tree. Courtesy photo.