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Check out Dickens Living Windows 2010 in this short video courtesy of Ripon College. Enjoy photos of the past and join Dickens fans at https://www.facebook.com/DickensOfAChristmas Dickens of a Christmas
November 30 - December 2, 2012 Ripon, Wisconsin PLAN NOW to spend the weekend enjoying the Holiday Season! Click here for lodging information  Photo Courtesy of Ripon Commonwealth Press 2012 Schedule of Events Sponsored by the Ripon Chamber of Commerce Check back often. The schedule will be updated throughout the year. CLICK HERE for a printable schedule of Dickens activities
For more information or to have a Dickens brochure sent to you,
please call 920.748.6764 or email chamber@ripon-wi.com Throughout the Weekend (Schedule subject to change) Spend the Weekend in Ripon 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  Photo courtesy of Ripon Commonwealth Press Christmas Crèche Display
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 217 Houston Street View over 150 Nativity collections including ones from Africa Spain and Guatemala See schedule below for times 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 THURSDAY, November 29, 2012
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, November 30, 2012 Rippin' Good Cookie Outlet
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 420 E. Oshkosh Street Sample and buy cookies for the holidays 18th Annual Dickens of a Quilt Show 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Horicon Bank, 400 Watson Street  Photo courtesy of Ripon Commonwealth Press Soup & Sandwich Supper*
3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
American Legion Hall, Corner of E. Fond du Lac & Blackburn Streets Holiday House 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
926 Watson Street Area artists and crafters display their wares
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 217 Houston Street View over 150 Nativity collections including ones from Africa Spain and Guatemala. Also, bake sale. Dickens Information Center 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Little White Schoolhouse, 303 Blackburn Street
Stop here to purchase tickets and for the inside scoop on Dickens happenings.
Enchanted Forest* 6 p.m. - 8;30 p.m. First Congregational Church, 220 Ransom Street Live music, beautifully decorated trees and bake sale. Admission proceed to go to the American Cancer Society and bake sale by Cheer & Stunt Squad. 23rd Annual Living Windows
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ~ HISTORIC DOWNTOWN RIPON Over 30 live window scenes - Theme: The 1800's Gingerbread House Contest--You Judge! ~ Farrell's Fine Furnishings
Visit with Santa at Ben Franklin Las Posadas celebration at the VFW Horse drawn wagon rides by WellSpring Farm courtesy of "Golden Rule" Community Credit Union Live Nativity Scene, Street Performers...and MORE! Sponsored by Ripon Chamber.  Photo courtesy of Ripon Commonwealth Press Living Nativity
6:45 p.m. Procession
7 p.m.-8 pm Re-enactment
Open space at 220 Watson Street
Gingerbread House Contest & Display
Vote for your favorite house on Friday until 8pm and Saturday until 4pm at
Farrell's Fine Furnishings, 214 Watson Street To enter the contest contact Troy at (920) 748-6370 Giant Knitting Needle Races 115 Watson Street
White Christmas on the Green
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Downtown Village Green
Decorate a community Christmas tree while enjoying the sounds of the season!
Warm up with hot chocolate and cookies, as well the boarding area for the horse drawn carriage rides.
Las Posadas
Re-enactment of Mary & Joseph's search for lodging 7:15 p.m. Procession down Watson Street with traditional hymns 8:00 p.m. Traditional Mexican food, beverages and Pinata. VFW Hall, 404 Ransom Street Dickens Christmas Shop
5pm - 9pm
303 Watson Street
Hand-made arts, crafts and more
A Spot of Tea & A Bit of Music
8p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Downhill Coffee 3 Harris Street Cozy atmosphere to warm up and enjoy Britan's favorite beverage or another of your choosing. SATURDAY, December 1, 2012
Rippin' Good Cookie Outlet
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 420 E. Oshkosh Street Sample and buy cookies for the holidays! Breakfast with Santa*
8 to 10 a.m.
CJ's at the Wayside W13201 Cork Street
 Photo courtesy of Ripon Commonwealth Press Dickens Information Center
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Little White Schoolhouse, 303 Blackburn Street
Stop here to purchase tickets and for the inside scoop on Dickens happenings.
Holiday Craft Show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Maplecrest Manor, 150 N. Douglas Street Purchase gifts from area crafters. proceeds to a local area charity Crafters can call 920-748-7300 to register.
Dickens Christmas Shop
9a.m. to 4 p.m. 303 Watson Street Hand-made arts, crafts & more.
Christmas Crèche Display 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 217 Houston Street View over 150 Nativity collections including ones from Africa, Guatemala & Spain
18th Annual Dickens of a Quilt Show
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Horicon Bank, 400 Watson Street Glitter Village Work Shop
9:30 a.m. - noon. Bungalow Quilting & Yarn, 646 W. Fond du Lac Street
920-748-2905 for information and registration
Christmas for Kids
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 320 Mt. Zion Drive FREE fun for kids of all ages while you tour and shop Ripon. Free pizza from Domino's. Reservations: 920-748-5344 Gingerbread House Contest & Display Vote for your favorite house on Friday until 8pm and Saturday until 4pm at
Farrell's Fine Furnishings, 214 Watson Street To enter the contest contact Troy at (920) 748-6370 Tour of Homes*
Featuring Historic Ripon Churches 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Enjoy the architecture and history of several Ripon churches.
Advance tickets available for $10 at Ripon Drug, Ripon Pick'n Save, and the Ripon Chamber office
TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE CHURCHES
Tickets on the day of the tour can be purchased for $12 at Ripon Drug, Ripon Pick 'n Save, and the Little White Schoolhouse
Historical Society Open House
10a.m. to 4p.m.
Pickard House 508 Watson Street
Showcasing the newly remodeled building & new exhibits
Free cider & cookies, Ceresco Prairie Band 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Taize Service
3 p.m. St. Peter's Episcopal Church 217 Houston Street
Time of music, prayer, Christian scripture, and silence. All are welcome.
Enchanted Forest* 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. First Congregational Church, 220 Ransom Street Live music, beautifully decorated trees and bake sale. Admission proceed to go to the American Cancer Society and bake sale by Cheer & Stunt Squad.
Holiday House 11a.m. - 5 p.m.
926 Watson Street Area artists and crafters display their wares
Choral Union/Collegium Concert 7:30 p.m.
Ripon College, CJ Rodman Center for the Arts, Union Street SUNDAY, December 2, 2012 Ripon Medical Center Dickens Dash*
8:30 a.m. race Registration starting at 7:30 a.m.
Ripon Medical Center is hosting a family-friendly
Two-mile fun run/walk through Ripon
Watson & Seward Streets
920-926-4971 for more information and pre-registration
Christmas Crèche Display
9 a.m. to Noon St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 217 Houston Street View over 150 Nativity collections including ones from Africa, Guatemala & Spain
Holiday House
11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
926 Watson Street Area artists and crafters display their wares
Enchanted Forest* 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. First Congregational Church, 220 Ransom Street Live music, beautifully decorated trees and bake sale. Admission proceed to go to the American Cancer Society and bake sale by Cheer & Stunt Squad.
Ripon College Orchestra Concert 3:15 p.m.
Demmer Recital Hall, CJ Rodman Center for the Arts, Ripon College, Union Street Cheerleading Through the Years*
4:30 p.m. seating
5 p.m. dinner
6 p.m. show
Lasagna Dinner and Show - Ripon High School Cheer & Stunt Team
CJ's At the Wayside W13201 Cork Street
for more information: 920-229-5608
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