Apply to the Dickens Festival
Here's where you sign up for participation in the Dickens Festival - whether it's to sponsor the event, be an artist, a food truck, or a non profit - we welcome you to be part of this fun, family oriented festival.
Dickens Artists: 2026
We typically have aprox 100 of the regions most talented and creative artists! Be sure to bring your holiday shopping lists!
Donate to Support the Festival!
A festival of this magnitude this takes two things, passionate volunteers - and generous donors! We're taking care of the passionate volunteer portion, we need you for the rest!
Dickens Sponsors
Support one of South Jersey's most beloved holiday traditions! Dickens Festival draws tens of thousands of visitors to Historic Medford on the first Saturday of each December. Showcase your business while helping create the magic that brings our community together.
Dickens Shuttle Bus
Free Shuttle Service to the festival runs 3:45-9:30 on the day of the event!
About the Dickens Festival
Ever wanted to step inside a Hallmark Christmas movie? Held on the first Saturday of December since the 1990s, Dickens Festival transforms Historic Medford into a magical Victorian holiday village filled with twinkling lights, festive food, live entertainment, shopping, and Christmas cheer.
Play Music on the Porch Fest 2026
Music filled the air as Main Street came alive for another successful Music on the Porch Fest. Dozens of musicians performed throughout downtown, creating a walkable celebration of local talent, community, and small-town charm. Take a look back at this year's event.
Coming soon
This is Main Street Merchants of Historic Medford Village, a brand new site by Abbie Galie that's just getting started. Things will be up and running here shortly, but you can subscribe in the meantime if you'd like to stay up to date and receive emails