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DICKENS 2009 Starts the day after Thanksgiving!
Step back in time and enjoy the holidays the old-fashioned way with Dickens Christmas, as the merchants and Chamber of Commerce of Skaneateles give a gift to the public for their support throughout the year. Plan now and join the Village of Skaneateles in the Finger Lakes of Upstate New York in this holiday celebration.
The celebration begins the day after Thanksgiving and runs every Saturday and Sunday through December 21st and a limited show on the 24th (noon to 3). From noon to 4 p.m. on each of those days. Charles Dickens and his cast of characters directed by Jim Greene of Scarlett Rat Entertainment will interact with residents and visitors in the streets, stores and restaurants.
MANY THANKS TO ALL OUR SPONSORS:  Dickens 15th Annual Sponsor List
FATHER CHRISTMAS SPONSORS: Adworks of Skaneateles; Cheney and Blair "Finger Lakes Law", PLLC; Chariots of Downtown; KeyBank; M&T Bank; Skaneateles Town Square, The Sherwood Inn, and Verizon FIOS
There will be:
*Christmas carol sing-along, The Revels Live, at 2 p.m. at the Gazebo with the entire Dickens cast.
- Free carriage rides around the village leaving from the Sherwood Inn with drop-offs at Skaneateles Town Square on Fennell Street, and Creekside Books and Coffee on Kelly Street (sponsored by M&T Bank ). Carriage rides are provided by Chariots of Downtown.
- Free roasted chestnuts in front of Johnny Angels, donated by P&C Foods, and roasted by Mid-Lakes Navigation
- Free cider and donuts in at the Skaneateles Hotel on Fennell Street
- Free hot chocolate served by our local girl scouts on Saturdays. On November 29th in the upper lobby at M&T Bank, and on Dec 6,13, and 20 in the lobby of Mid-Lakes Navigation.
- Mother Goose reading Holiday stories to the children at the Skaneateles Library
- Father Christmas greets the children on the porch of the Masonic Temple each weekend day from noon to 2 p.m. He will have special treats for the good children.
- Special shows at the Skaneateles Library at 1 and 3 pm. (except November 30th). Local groups also performing at 12:30 and 3:30 on select days.
- Nov 28 and 29 - Victorian Whispers in the M&T Bank Upper Lobby from Noon-3:30 pm. Interactive presentation of dressing in the Victorian era.
- The Dickens characters will be acting out scenes from a Christmas Carol on the village streets:
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SUNDAYS AT: |
| Community Bank – 12:30 |
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Sherwood Inn – 12:30 |
| Mid-Lakes Navigation – 1:30 |
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M&T Bank – 1:30 |
| Pomodoro – 3:30 |
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Doug's Fish Fry – 3:30 |
MANY THANKS TO OUR MEDIA SPONSORS: News 10 Now, Eagle Newspapers, The Citizen/Skaneateles Journal, The Post Standard, Syracuse New Times, WCNY and WRVO!
Dancers, carolers, live music and special events flow in and around the weekend celebrations, making for wonderful family  memories. A live brass band plays every Saturday on the village streets; a bagpiper or two may be found entertaining on Sundays; and local musical groups share their many talents in that heartwarming Dickens' spirit.
And don't forget to visit the unique area shops and restaurants that will be open throughout the Dickens' events. The shopping district includes Genesee, Jordan and Fennell Streets. Enjoy a slower paced, more enjoyable atmosphere where shopping can still be fun. Our 70 plus shops and restaurants are the perfect addition to a holiday vacation.
Skaneateles also has a new winery: Anyela's Vineyards. Be sure to visit them just 4 short miles down West Lake Road on Route 41A!
Make a day or a weekend of it! We have wonderful accommodations ranging from B&B's, inns, and affordable priced motels. There is plenty to do in the area, and Skaneateles is conveniently located in Central New York on historic Route 20. We are just 25 minutes from Syracuse and an hour-and-a-half from Rochester.
For additional questions contact the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce at 315-685-0552.
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