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Dickens of a Christmas Festival - Wellsboro, PA

Dickens of a Christmas Festival - Wellsboro, PA

Step back in time at the Dickens of a Christmas Festival in Wellsboro, PA. Enjoy the holiday charm with Victorian costumes, festive shops, and seasonal cheer. Stroll the picturesque streets and embrace the magic of a traditional holiday celebration.

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Dickens of a Christmas Festival - Wellsboro, PA

Trip Duration: 3 Days

 

 

Trip Inclusions:

  • Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners

  • Tour Director

  • Overnight accommodations

  • Deluxe motorcoach transportation

  • Baggage handling and related gratuities

  • Taxes

 

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Dickens of a Christmas Festival

Step back in time at Wellsboro, PA’s 41st Annual "Dickens of a Christmas Festival!" ?? Main Street transforms into a Victorian marketplace with over 175 food and craft vendors, plus costumed performers, musicians, and street entertainers. Enjoy holiday shopping, delicious treats, and performances from carolers, dancers, and actors—watch for Scrooge or the little match girl! With streets closed to traffic, visitors can freely stroll through this charming holiday scene, and local churches will host luncheons, concerts, and tours.

 

"A Christmas Carol" Performance

Historic Downtown Wellsboro sets the stage for the annual performances of the beloved holiday classic, "A Christmas Carol." This Victorian-themed production brings to life the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who, through a journey into his past, present, and future, rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas and transforms his life.

 

Purity Candy Company

Visit the Purity Candy Company Factory Store, founded in 1907 by Ford G. Birchard. Using natural ingredients, simple machines, and carefully crafted recipes, he built Purity’s reputation for quality by making small batches by hand. Today, the Burfeindt family carries on this tradition.

 

From chocolate Christmas trees to handmade candy canes and hard candy curls, there's something for everyone on your list. Each piece is crafted using time-honored techniques passed down from master confectioners over the past century.

 

The Famous Street of Shops

Housed in a historic woolen mill, The Famous Street of Shops features 375 unique stores set along a charming indoor streetscape. Complete with a recreated antique bank teller window, park benches, and vintage streetlights, it captures the nostalgic feel of an old town marketplace.

 

 

Meal Information:

 

Dinner on day one is at the hotel. Choices are:

  • Chicken Breast with celery sage stuffing & roasted chicken gravy

  • Roasted Salmon with caper beurre blanc

  • Broccoli Cavatappi (Veggie Pasta) with oven-roasted tomato & garlic alfredo sauce

Dinner is served with Garden Salad, Rolls, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Green Beans, Cheesecake for dessert, along with Iced Tea, Decaf, Coffee & Hot Tea.

 

Dinner on day two is a buffet at Penn Wells Hotel

Dinner will be served buffet style and features Carved Prime Rib with Fish & Seafood Selections, a variety of Steamed & Sauteed Vegetables, Starches, Salad, and Homemade Soup. Also included is a Holiday Dessert Table, Iced Tea, Coffee, Tea & Water.

 

Lunch on day three is at Bonanza Steakhouse

Lunch is TBA

 

Menus are subject to change

 

 

Need to Know:

The Dickens of a Christmas Festival is an outdoor event, so be sure to dress comfortably and appropriately for walking and the weather.

 

 

Accessibility:

Starr has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

Day 1:

Travel to Lewisburg, PA
Lunch on own
Travel to Allenwood, PA
Visit Purity Candy Company Factory Store
Travel to Williamsport, PA
Check in for two overnights at Holiday Inn
Wine & Cheese reception upon arrival
Dinner included at hotel

Day 2:

Breakfast at hotel
Travel to Wellsboro, PA
Annual "Dickens of a Christmas" Festival
Lunch on own at Festival
Performance of "A Christmas Carol"
Dinner included at Penn Wells Hotel
Return to hotel

Day 3:

Breakfast at hotel
Check out
Travel to Lewisburg, PA
Free Time and Shopping on own at The Famous Street of Shops
Lunch included at a local restaurant
Travel home

Subject to Change

Itinerary subject to change

Holiday Inn, Williamsport, PA

This Williamsport, PA hotel is within walking distance of Williamsport's downtown business district, and only minutes away from trendy Williamsport restaurants and nightlife. Hotel features an indoor heated pool, fitness room, restaurant and lounge. Guest rooms feature coffee maker, hair dryer, mini-fridge and iron/board.

 

 

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available for this tour. Pick up points vary by departure date so to see which date(s) your preferred location(s) is available, click “view” below.

Note: Not all pick-up points are available for all tours or all departure dates. Also, with less than 3 people booked from a pick-up point, that pick-up point may be changed or eliminated. If so, we will alert you approximately 30 days prior to departure.

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120 S Wood Ave Iselin, NJ
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400 Highland Parkway S. Toms River, NJ
Wall Twnship NJ (SHUTTLE) Judy Blume Service Area (SHUTTLE)
100 Garden State Parkway Wall, NJ

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