Dickens Village Festival
There are two websites that have additional information about Garrison and the Dickens Village Festival.
Garrison's local web site or the local newspaper, the McLean County Independent's web site.
Plus pick up the Dickens Gazette, a free travel guide to the festival, when you get to town for all the news.
The following news stories give you a glimpse at some of the activities at the festival.
High Tea
Posted 11/03/09 (Tue)
Unite with the rest of the women from First Congregational Church for an authentic English High Tea party. With the click of bone china and the aroma of black tea you will be whisked away to ol’ England.
Entering the church you’ll see tombstones, just like you would at a typical church overseas. Look closely, though, to read the humorous epitaphs on the tombstones.
Inside the door you’ll enjoy a unique Festival of Trees, trees decorated in elegant and unusual fashion to inspire and entertain you.
During your tea you shall undergo a little history about the church and enjoy some scones, tarts and open-faced sandwiches. Aren’t dressed for the occasion you say? Don’t fret, the ladies will be lending out vintage hats and top hats to help put you in the mood even more. With Victorian décor and the sounds of elegant music, you can also do a little shopping. Hand crafted items and baked goods will be for sale.
Purchase your tickets at the door for $5 adults, $2.50 youth.
A special tea demonstration will be Sunday, Dec. 1, at 1:30 p.m. at the church.