Celebrate Dickens in Dillard Festival with Us!

We invite you to join us for the 1st Annual Dickens in Dillard — a Victorian Christmas Festival nestled in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains.

Our vision is to create a cozy, storybook-inspired market village that feels like it stepped right off the pages of A Christmas Carol — twinkling lights, warm garlands, laughter, music, delicious scents, and holiday cheer in the air. ✨

Your creativity is what makes the festival come alive.

Please complete the vendor application and include:

• Photos of the products you’ll be selling
• A photo or sketch of your booth setup
• A simple note describing your costume style (Trust us — simple is perfect!)
   

Only approved products may be sold to help maintain the festive and cohesive feel of the market. Please review all the information provided here before applying.

To keep our market village looking charming and consistent, all vendors agree to the following:

• Tent Style Standard: Basic 10x10 white canopy tent ONLY (no exceptions) 
• Tent Appearance: No printed branding, lettering, or logos on the tent exterior
• Side Walls: Each vendor must provide 3 white tent sidewalls, installed during setup
• Front Tent Décor: Vendor agrees to allow festival organizers to decorate the front frame with removable, damage-free holiday décor for consistency. Decor remains property of the festival. 

• Use greenery, garlands, bows, fabric, wooden crates, baskets, etc.
• All tables must be fully draped or skirted
• NO glitter, tinsel, metallic garland, or loose shiny sprinkles (the mountain wind will find them 😅)
• All items must fit inside your 10x10 footprint
• Weights required: Minimum 40 lbs per tent leg (safety first!)

Costumes are required for everyone working. Simple Victorian-inspired is perfect! Think: shawls, scarves, vests, capes, bonnets, top hats, wooly wraps, cozy layers. No need to buy expensive costumes! You can create a charming Victorian look using clothes you already own or a quick stop at a thrift store. Think cozy, layered, and festive — not historically perfect. If it feels storybook Christmas village, you’re doing it right ✨

Easy outfit formula:

• Long skirt (solid, plaid, or dark pattern)
• Blouse (higher neckline if possible)
• Shawl, wrap, or cozy cape
• Boots or simple flats
• Hat with ribbon or flowers (just decorate a straw/felt hat!)
   

For a simpler, “working village” look:

• Plain dress + apron + shawl (Also perfectly on-theme!)
   

Quick Victorian look:

• White or neutral shirt
• Vest
• Dark pants
• Scarf or ribbon tied at the neck
• Any hat (top hat, flat cap, or newsboy cap)
   

Cheat code: Shirt + vest + scarf + hat = done ✔️

• Boys: Trousers + shirt + vest + cap
• Girls: Simple dress + shawl + hair ribbon
• Babies: Cozy layers + bonnet or knit cap

• Electricity is provided for essential use only (Think Christmas lights, not high-watt appliances)
• No space heaters of any kind are permitted
• These provided outlets are the ONLY acceptable source of electricity. 
• Propane/Kerosene Lanterns or Oil Lamps (please see fire extinguishers section if using this option).
• Battery-operated lanterns or battery-operated lighting concealed in the underside area of the roof.
• Non-blinking holiday lights may be used for both lighting and decoration.
• Electricity will be provided to booth spaces. We strongly recommend booths continue providing Victorian ambiance with historical lanterns or battery-operated lighting. 
•  Every booth using flammable material MUST have a portable, functioning extinguisher. 
• No pets for vendors or attendees (we love them, but not at this event)

This is a rain or shine event. If you choose to cancel due to weather, you may reapply next year, but vendor fees are non-refundable.

Vendor Setup:

The day before the festival. Exact load-in times will be emailed in advance.
 

• Festival Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
• Festival Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.
• Vendors must remain open until 6:45 p.m.
• Guests & vendors may join our Carolers’ Procession at 6:15 p.m. 🎶
   

• 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. same evening
   

This helps us:

• Maintain a clean + consistent look across the grounds
• Keep morning setup smooth and easy
• Ensure your booth is festival-ready before guests arrive 🎄

We review applications based on:

• Product fit
• Quality & craftsmanship
• Booth presentation
• Willingness to embrace the holiday theme 🌟

We do reserve the right to accept or dec vendor applications in order to maintain the festival’s theme and layout. This first year will feature a smaller, curated group of vendors to help us create a charming and cohesive village atmosphere. As the festival grows in future years, we look forward to welcoming more vendors and expanding the marketplace. 

• The vendor fee for artists, artisans and makers is $160, a flat non-refundable fee.
• If selected, you’ll receive a confirmation email with payment instructions
   

We’re building something warm, whimsical, and lasting, a new holiday tradition for our mountain communities and visitors to enjoy year after year. Your participation is a true gift to the magic of the season.

We can't wait to celebrate a timeless, twinkling, Victorian Christmas with you. And as Tiny Tim said: “God bless us, every one.” 🎁🎄💫