The township of Medford will celebrate it's 19th annual Dickens Festival, Saturday, Dec. 6th.
LOCATION: MAIN STREET (ROUTE 541) MEDFORD, NJ
EVENT DATE: SATURDAY DECEMBER 6, 2008, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY DECEMBER 7, 2008, 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Sponsored by the Historic Medford Village Association, it's the official Medford start to the Holiday season!
Kicking off the festival will be a tree lighting ceremony in the Main Street Gazebo at 18 North Main Street at 6:15 p.m. with events taking place continously throughout the evening.
Area residents and visitors are encouraged to stroll through Medford's historic village and into the past to experience an 18th Century Dickens' Village lined with dimly lit lampposts, quaint shops trimmed with twinkling lights and dressed for the holidays. Plus, a live Nativity at Tomlinson Park and the town's ever famous Town Crier will ring in the season with the ever anticipated arrival of Santa.
Come and take a complimentary carriage ride through the back streets of Medford's historic village. Trolley will be available to shuttle you to and from designated parking lots.
There is something to enjoy for all ages.
For more information, call 609-714-8811 or email info@HMVA.org.
TEEN DICKENS FEST:
In conjunction with the Dickens Festival, the Medford Township Municipal Alliance is pleased to announce that the popular Teen Dickens Fest FREE special event for area teens is again being offered.
A must for every teen's social calendar. Plan to join in this event held during the annual Dickens Festival. Features live music, dancing, coffeehouses and other special activities especially for teens. Special drawings held throughout the evening with many great prizes, donated by area businesses. Co-sponsored by the Medford Municipal Alliance and Fellowship Alliance Chapel (FAC). To participate as a band, call (609) 654-2512 or e-mail recreation@medfordtownship.com
Scheduled from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Allen School, festivities will include live music, dancing and activities especially for local teens in grades 6 through 12.
(Source: Medford Twp PR, HMVA)
Copyright 2008 by Lawrence Yerkes. All Rights Reserved.
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