The Great Dickens Christmas Fair
Has anyone ever been to the Great Dickens Christmas Fair?
A friend of mine mentioned it to me and said that it was pretty fun and that it's been around for quite some time. If it's any good, maybe it might be good idea for a meetup!
http://www.dickensfair.com/index.html
What:
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair: A holiday adventure into Victorian London, partying with hundreds of costumed players in 90,000+ square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance parties and Christmas shops on winding lanes. It’s a twilight evening in Charles Dickens’ London Town - a city filled with lively and colorful characters from both literature and history. Enticing aromas of roasted chestnuts and hearty foods fill the air.
Cries of street vendors hawking their wares ring out above the bustling crowd. Dozens of lamplit shops are filled to overflowing with Christmas presents. New this year: each patron receives a Victorian name, a Passport to the Past, and tokens for prizes if the Timegame is well played. And it’s all in a Holiday Humor!
Where:
Cow Palace Exhibition Halls, 2600 Geneva Avenue, San Francisco
When:
Four Weekends including the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 28, 29, 30, Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 2008;
11:00am - 7:00 pm
Ticket Prices
at the Gate: General Admission: $22.00
Student/Senior/Military: $19.00
Children 5-11: $10.00
Children Under 5 are Free
Groups of 15 or more: $17.00 ($15 for Senior Groups)
Pickwick Club (Fair season pass):
$55.00 adult / $25.00 children
(available from our office or at the fair)
Parking: $10.00 (charged by the Cow Palace)
Entertainment:
Continuous performances on five stages and in the streets feature lively and colorful characters from Dickens' London. Included will be energetic song and dance in Fezziwig's Warehouse, boisterous music hall performers in Mad Sal's Dockside Alehouse, chimney sweeps, Ebeneezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and that evil genius Fagin.
For Children: Punch and Judy puppet shows, Victorian fairies, Father Christmas, and interactive theatrical performances; games and holiday activities; Victorian arts and crafts.
Food & Drink:
Gourmet chefs will offer delicious foods from around the world, including fish and chips, English bangers, Greek delicacies, French onion soup, and enticing desserts. Craft Ales from local breweries will satisfy the heartiest thirst. A wide selection of fine wines and champagne will be available by the glass.
Shopping:
Visit the shops of London to find one-of-a-kind treasures, Victorian reproductions, fine art, romantic clothing, glittering pewter, and dazzling jewelry. Complete your holiday shopping or discover the perfect dress for that New Year's Eve party. Shopkeepers will welcome you, share a story or two, and send you on your way (hopefully laden with packages) with a hearty "Happy Christmas."
Also, I remember that at a previous meetup a X-mas gift exchange was brought up. Just thought I'd mention it, in case it was something that people still wanted to do!
A friend of mine mentioned it to me and said that it was pretty fun and that it's been around for quite some time. If it's any good, maybe it might be good idea for a meetup!
http://www.dickensfair.com/index.html
What:
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair: A holiday adventure into Victorian London, partying with hundreds of costumed players in 90,000+ square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance parties and Christmas shops on winding lanes. It’s a twilight evening in Charles Dickens’ London Town - a city filled with lively and colorful characters from both literature and history. Enticing aromas of roasted chestnuts and hearty foods fill the air.
Cries of street vendors hawking their wares ring out above the bustling crowd. Dozens of lamplit shops are filled to overflowing with Christmas presents. New this year: each patron receives a Victorian name, a Passport to the Past, and tokens for prizes if the Timegame is well played. And it’s all in a Holiday Humor!
Where:
Cow Palace Exhibition Halls, 2600 Geneva Avenue, San Francisco
When:
Four Weekends including the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 28, 29, 30, Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 2008;
11:00am - 7:00 pm
Ticket Prices
at the Gate: General Admission: $22.00
Student/Senior/Military: $19.00
Children 5-11: $10.00
Children Under 5 are Free
Groups of 15 or more: $17.00 ($15 for Senior Groups)
Pickwick Club (Fair season pass):
$55.00 adult / $25.00 children
(available from our office or at the fair)
Parking: $10.00 (charged by the Cow Palace)
Entertainment:
Continuous performances on five stages and in the streets feature lively and colorful characters from Dickens' London. Included will be energetic song and dance in Fezziwig's Warehouse, boisterous music hall performers in Mad Sal's Dockside Alehouse, chimney sweeps, Ebeneezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and that evil genius Fagin.
For Children: Punch and Judy puppet shows, Victorian fairies, Father Christmas, and interactive theatrical performances; games and holiday activities; Victorian arts and crafts.
Food & Drink:
Gourmet chefs will offer delicious foods from around the world, including fish and chips, English bangers, Greek delicacies, French onion soup, and enticing desserts. Craft Ales from local breweries will satisfy the heartiest thirst. A wide selection of fine wines and champagne will be available by the glass.
Shopping:
Visit the shops of London to find one-of-a-kind treasures, Victorian reproductions, fine art, romantic clothing, glittering pewter, and dazzling jewelry. Complete your holiday shopping or discover the perfect dress for that New Year's Eve party. Shopkeepers will welcome you, share a story or two, and send you on your way (hopefully laden with packages) with a hearty "Happy Christmas."
Also, I remember that at a previous meetup a X-mas gift exchange was brought up. Just thought I'd mention it, in case it was something that people still wanted to do!