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Thursday   9/2/2010

Dickens of a Christmas
  

 Ripon's Dickens of a Christmas began 20 years ago when a handful of dedicated community members decided to organize a Victorian-themed festival as a tribute to the stunning Victorian architecture and homes throughout Ripon.  It was also a thank you to the community and businesses for their support throughout the year.  It has since grown and become one of Ripon's premiere festivals held every year the first weekend of December.

 You are invited to take a step back in time with Ripon's unique Victorian themed festival.  Event highlights include Living Windows in downtown businesses on Friday evening, carriage rides through Historic Downtown Ripon, a Tour of Homes on Saturday, Dickens of a Quilt Show, Enchanted Forest of trees sponsored by area organizations, Breakfast with Santa and much, much more throughout the weekend.  Celebrating its 19th year in 2009, the festival will kick off on Thursday, December 2 and go through Sunday, December 5, 2010.

Dickens of a Christmas 2010 will be held
December 2 - 5, 2010
Ripon, Wisconsin
PLAN NOW to spend the weekend enjoying the Holiday Season!
Click here for lodging information

HERE'S THE FUN WE HAD LAST YEAR...
Dickens of a Christmas 2009 Schedule & Information
will be updated for 2010 activities later in the year.

Sponsored by the Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce
For more information or to have a Dickens brochure sent to you,
please call 920.748.6764 or email chamber@ripon-wi.com
 

Download our Dickens brochure here!
Part 1: schedule
Part 2: Tour of Homes information
Part 3: Cover & History

THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND (Schedule subject to change)

Spend the Weekend in Ripon
Come Friday for Living Windows and stay the weekend
So you have plenty of time to see and do everything!
Find out about our great places to stay.

Dickens of a Quilt Show
Horicon Bank, 400 Watson Street
See schedule below for times

Enchanted Forest
First Congregational Church, 220 Ransom Street
See schedule below for times

Gingerbread House Display & Contest
Vote for your favorite house on Friday and Saturday at
Farrell's Fine Furnishings, 214 Watson Street
To enter the contest contact Troy at (920) 748-6370

Unique Shopping Opportunities
Find the perfect holiday gifts for the special people in your life
at one of Ripon's many unique shops!

Enjoy Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Treats
Click Here
for Ripon's fine restaurants and fun places to treat yourself

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009

Dickens Chili Supper*
Sponsored by the Ripon Chamber Cookie Daze Committee
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Miller's Tavern, 102 E. Fond du Lac


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2009

Rippin' Good Cookie Outlet
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
420 E. Oshkosh Street
Sample and buy cookies for the holidays

15th Annual Dickens of a Quilt Show                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                     9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Horicon Bank, 400 Watson Street

Soup & Sandwich Supper

3:30 - 7:00 p.m.
American Legion Hall, Corner of E. Fond du Lac & Blackburn Streets

Holiday House at Primrose
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
W12414 E. Hwy 23
Area artists and crafters displaying their wares

Enchanted Forest*
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
First Congregational Church, 220 Ransom Street
Sponsored by Barlow Park Relay for Life Team

Night of Nativities
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 217 Houston Street
View a variety of international Nativity collections including ones from Africa, Guatemala & Spain

Living Windows
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ~ HISTORIC DOWNTOWN RIPON
Over 30 live window scenes - Theme: Norman Rockwell
Gingerbread House Contest--You Judge! ~ Farrell's Fine Furnishings
Cookie Decorating Demonstration
Visit with Santa at Ben Franklin
Las Posadas celebration

Horse drawn wagon rides sponsored by Golden Rule Community Credit Union
Soup Kitchen with donations supporting the Ripon Food Pantry & Thrift Store ~ 100 Block of Watson Street

Live Nativity Scene...and MORE!

Victorian Costume Contest
7:00 p.m. ~ American House
Pre-Register at Ripon Chamber, 127 Jefferson Street 
Prizes will be awarded

Las Posadas
Reenactment of Mary & Joseph's search for lodging
7:15 p.m. ~ Procession down Watson Street
8:00 p.m. ~ Traditional food, beverages and Pinata
Great Hall, Ripon College

Ripon College Jazz Ensemble Concert
7:30pm

Demmer Recital Hall-CJ Rodman Centter


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2009

Rippin' Good Cookie Outlet
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
420 E. Oshkosh Street
Sample and buy cookies for the holidays!

Breakfast With Santa*
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Royal Ridges, Hwy 23 West

Holiday Craft Show
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Maplecrest Manor, 150 N. Douglas Street
Purchase gifts from area crafters. Money raised will benefit the Ripon Santa Club.

Christmas Crèche
9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 217 Houston Street
View a variety of international Nativity collections including ones from Africa, Guatemala & Spain

15th Annual Dickens of a Quilt Show
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Horicon Bank, 400 Watson Street

Historical Society Open House
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lawson House, 515 Ransom Street

Tour of Homes*
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Seven beautiful homes decorated for the holidays.
Shuttle Bus to homes available-$1.00 per person

Enchanted Forest*
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
First Congregational Church, 220 Ransom Street

Holiday House at Primrose
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
W12414 E. Hwy 23
Area artists and crafters displaying their wares

Dickens of a Christmas Holiday Story Time at the Library
10:30 a.m.
Ripon Public Library, 120 Jefferson Street
Books, stories, songs & crafts to warm a Victorian soul!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2009

Holiday Brunch*
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy musical sounds of the season
Royal Ridges, Hwy 23 West

Ripon High School Polka Band with Tuba Dan Show & Brunch*
10:30 a.m to Noon
CJ's  at the Wayside
W13201 Cork Street Road, at Douglas Street
920-748-7726 for ticket information

15th Annual
Dickens of a Quilt Show
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Horicon Bank, 400 Watson Street

Enchanted Forest*
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
First Congregational Church, 220 Ransom Street

Holiday House at Primrose
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
W12414 E. Hwy 23
Area artists and crafters displaying their wares

Ripon College Choral Union Concert
3:15 p.m.
Demmer Recital Hall, CJ Rodman Center for the Arts, Ripon College

*There is a fee for these events.
Tickets for some events will be available
at the Ripon Chamber Office,
Ripon Drug/Ben Franklin and Pick'n Save in early November.

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For more information:
(920) 748-6764 or
chamber@ripon-wi.com

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