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November 27th 2018
Two More Weekends of Holly Dickens Festival Fun (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 27, 2018) Holly, MI- “The Queen is coming! The Queen is coming!” said an excited bunch of chimney sweepers as a woman in a long golden-fringed dress and shawl came over the railroad tracks towards the children’s area. “We must bow for the […]
November 22nd 2018
Holly Dickens Festival Nov. 23 – Dec. 9 Holly, MI – Hear ye! Hear ye! We wish to welcome you to the quaint and beautiful Village of Holly, Michigan! Step back in time this holiday season to the days of Charles Dickens and become part of “A Christmas Carol.” Stroll the streets, visit the unique […]
March 25th 2018
Drag Queen Bingo to Benefit Dickens Festival in Holly April 13 Holly, MI- Its Friday the 13th and We are Feeling Lucky!! Grab your tiara and your “family jewels”, and gather your most fun and fabulous friends and join us for the “Feeling Lucky Tour”, a night of GLITZ, GLAMOUR, and BINGO sure to give […]
December 4th 2017
Holly Dickens Festival Second Weekend Success (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 4, 2017) Holly, MI- The sounds of jingle bells and horse hooves filled the air for those who attended the Holly Dickens Festival last weekend and the one preceding that. The three-weekend event holds many delights such as a sledding hill (with snow made on […]
November 24th 2017
As Dickens Festival Approaches, Things to Know about the Author (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 24, 2017 adapted from orig. article of Nov. 7, 2016) Holly, MI – Did you know that in all his life, Charles Dickens never missed a deadline except once? That he had an unusual fondness for prostitutes? Or that his family […]
November 11th 2017
Dickens Festival Brunch at Holly Vault Dec. 2 & 3 Holly, MI – Join The Holly Vault, Chef Jessica Phillips and Chef Michael Little for a one-of-a-kind Holiday Brunch! This event takes place during Holly, Michigan’s famous Dicken’s Festival! Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday December 3rd beginning at 9:30am each day. Enjoy a gourmet “Dickens […]
December 6th 2016
One More Weekend For Holly Dickens Festival Fun (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 7, 2016) Holly, MI – Do you know of Ebenezer Scrooge? The beloved author Charles Dickens wrote of his infamous character that “External heat and cold had little influence on Scrooge. No warmth could warm, no wintry weather chill him. No wind that […]
November 25th 2016
Holly Welcomes Holiday Season with Light Parade, Tree Lighting & Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 25, 2016) Holly, MI – The rain did not stop Santa and Mrs. Claus from visiting the Village of Holly for the annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday. Led by the Holly Bronchos Marching Band and a parade of lighted […]
November 14th 2016
Holly Dickens Festival, Weekends Nov. 25-Dec. 11 Holly, MI – This year – 2016 – marks the 43nd year of the Holly Dickens Festival. Following a remarkably strong 2014 revival season, and an even more spectacular 2015, we’re well on our way and continue as the official oldest, longest running Dickens themed event in the […]
November 5th 2016
1850s Style Fezziwig Ball in Holly Nov. 12 (EVENT page) Holly, MI -Saturday, Nov. 12 VFW Post 5587 20 Airport Drive, Holly, MI 48442 7:30pm to 11pm Some of you may have heard of the Holly Dickens Festival. It happens every year during the holiday season in downtown Holly. To kick off this year’s Holly […]