Travel back in time December 8-11, 2016 during the second annual Dickens on Center festival in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach, Florida, on beautiful Amelia Island. Free to the public, this Victorian inspired holiday festival is as fun as the dickens for entire family. Enjoy costumed characters, themed entertainment and performances, visits from Saint Nick, and a variety of vendors selling seasonal gifts and wares. Inspired by Charles Dickens’ novella “A Christmas Carol,” Dickens on Centre transform downtown Fernandina into a classic English village, sure to enliven your Christmas spirit. Think chestnuts roasting, carolers strolling, and readings of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. This Christmas, come make memories.
Calendar of Events
Thursday, December 8th
6pm - America's Youth Lighted Christmas Parade - America's Youth lights up downtown Fernandina Beach with the annual Lighted Christmas Parade celebrating "A Musical Christmas".
Friday, December 9th – 5-9pm
5pm - Candlelight Victorian Evensong, St. Peter's Episcopal Church - Service includes prayers and music from the Victorian era, as well as Advent and Christmas music.
5pm - Amelia Island String Ensemble, Stage
5pm - 9pm - Fezziwig's Courtyard - Enjoy festive, Victorian beverages with the local craft distillery, Marlin & Barrel!
5pm - 6pm - Story Telling, Kids Zone
5:30pm - Royal Amelia Dance Academy, Stage
6pm - Opening Ceremony with arrival of Saint Nick, Stage - Celebrate a Victorian Christmas during the 2nd annual Dickens on Centre! Welcome St. Nick to Amelia Island and enjoy the evening reading of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas.
6:30pm - Charlie Walker Band, Stage
7pm - 9pm - Photos with St. Nick, Pocket Park - Boston Photography captures your holiday photo!
7pm - 8pm - Story Telling, Kids Zone
7:30pm - Dueling Pianos with Michael Murphy and Mike Vogelsong, Stage
8pm - Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol Musical, Amelia Community Theatre - A lighthearted musical interpretation of Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol with music from all genres including gospel, country, rock and jazz. ameliacommunitytheatre.org
Also enjoy the sounds of Voices of St. Augustine Carolers & Joey & Jeanie throughout the event.
Saturday, December 10th- 9am-8pm
9am - Yancy Clegg, Stage
10am - 3pm - Historic Walking Tours, Welcome Center - Celebrating Amelia Island's storied past, join the Amelia Island Museum of History for complimentary tours of historic downtown Fernandina.
10am - Breakfast with St. Nick, Women's Club - All aboard St. Nick's Breakfast Express! Enjoy breakfast with St. Nick and see his magical Christmas village and train displays.
10:30am - Crescendo Amelia, Stage
11am - Parade of Paws, Welcome Center - Join the Nassau Humane Society for their annual Parade of Paws. 10am registration
11am - 1pm - Photos with St. Nick, Pocket Park - Boston Photography captures your holiday photo!
12pm - Ebenezer Performance by Amelia Community Theatre, Stage
12:30pm - 8pm - Fezziwig's Courtyard, Enjoy festive, Victorian beverages with the local craft distillery, Marlin & Barrel!
1pm - Fernandina Beach High School Chorus, Stage
2pm - Fernandina Beach High School Band, Stage
2pm - 4pm - Story Telling, Kids Zone
3pm - 6pm - Photos with St. Nick, Pocket Park - Boston Photography captures your holiday photo!
3pm - Holiday bells by Pam Bell, Stage
4pm - Songspinners, Island Chamber Singers, Stage
4:30pm - James Kalal + Family, Stage
5pm - 8pm - Children's Train Rides, Kids Zone
6pm - St. Nick Welcome & Reading of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas, Stage
6:30pm - One Man Performance of A Christmas Carol by Jason Woods, Stage - Over 25 characters brought to life by one actor, and a story that faithfully endures and inspires.
8pm - Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol Musical, Amelia Community Theatre - A lighthearted musical interpretation of Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol with music from all genres including gospel, country, rock and jazz. ameliacommunitytheatre.org
Sunday, December 11th – 11am-7pm
10am - 3pm - Historic Walking Tours, Welcome Center - Celebrating Amelia Island's storied past, join the Amelia Island Museum of History for complimentary tours of historic downtown Fernandina.
11am - Yancy Clegg, Stage
11am - 1pm - Photos with St. Nick, Pocket Park - Boston Photography captures your holiday photo!
12pm - 4pm - Children's Train Rides, Kids Zone
12pm - Dan Voll, Stage
12:30pm - 5pm - Fezziwig's Courtyard, Enjoy festive, Victorian beverages with the local craft distillery, Marlin & Barrel!
1pm - 3pm - Story Telling, Kids Zone
1:30am - Crescendo Amelia, Stage
2pm - Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol Musical, Amelia Community Theatre - A lighthearted musical interpretation of Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol with music from all genres including gospel, country, rock and jazz. ameliacommunitytheatre.org
3pm-6pm - Photos with St. Nick, Pocket Park - Boston Photography captures your holiday photo!
3pm - Nassau Community Band, Stage
4:30pm - Gabriel Arnold, Stage
5:30pm - King Guys Band, Stage
6pm - St. Nick Welcome & Reading of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas, Stage
VENDORS:
Shop for holiday gifts at our vendors and artists along Centre Street and on Artist Alley on North 2nd Street - brought to your by the Island Art Association.
KIDS ZONE:
- Hoop & Stick
- Ornament Toss and Holiday Corn Hole
- Letter Writing to St. Nick
- Lifesized Chess, Checkers and Jenga
- Ring Toss and Tic-Tac-Toe
- Train Rides (Sat & Sun)
