LAKEPORT – You won't want to miss the seventh-annual Dickens’ Christmas Market – an event that transforms downtown Lakeport into an old English village for a day full of festivities.

The festivities take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. along Main Street in downtown Lakeport. The event is co-sponsored by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce and the Lakeport Main Street Association.

 

Downtown merchants and market vendors will be offering quality items for your holiday gift purchases.

 

Traveling to downtown Lakeport during Dickens’ Market is like traveling back through the centuries. Costume-clad characters from the 1800s stroll Main Street and welcome guests to browse the shops and enjoy the food and vendor booths.

Event-goers are encouraged to arrive dressed for the occasion in period costumes and enter the costume contest for a chance at cash prizes.

In order to get the real Dickens' feeling, please check out C&G Enterprises on Third Street in Lakeport. They have a full line of costumes and accessories for rent, they will be open on Saturday for your last minute Dickens' costumes and accessories.

Restaurants in downtown Lakeport offer delicious food for sale for the occasion, and a variety of tasty treats also are available at the King’s Food Court on Third and Main streets. Vendor booths along Main Street include arts and crafts, toys, and plentiful gift ideas for the holidays.

Some Main Street merchants host their own booths featuring seasonal products and specialty holiday merchandise. Treasure Hunt is sponsored by the Lakeport Main Street Association.

Eleven Roses Ranch will offer free sleigh rides throughout the day.

The treasure hunt takes place from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Winners will be announced at 4 p.m., with prizes for both adults and children.

The costume contest will take place all day long, with a winner selected to be selected at 2:30 p.m. A cash prize will be awarded.

Entertainment takes place from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the Piedmont Lumber Stage.

Sutter Lakeside Hospital will host Santa's Workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Savings Bank of Mendocino's lighted Dickens' parade will take place at 6 p.m., to be followed by the Hospice tree lighting at 6:30 p.m.