ALL APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. The waitlist is comprised of vendors who originally applied. We will not accept any vendor to the waitlist who did not apply before the deadline. For future reference, applications for all three of our festivals open annually in mid-January. You will find updated information and application links here: Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions. Dickens of a Christmas presented by Wilson Bank & Trust attracts 115,000 people and recreates the time of Charles Dickens using historic downtown Franklin’s charming architecture as the backdrop. A variety of musicians, dancers and Dickens characters will fill the streets. Expect to see and interact with the nefarious Fagin from Oliver Twist; Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the rest of the Cratchit family from A Christmas Carol; and of course, a Victorian Father and Mother Christmas with treats for children. The festival is produced by the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County. Featuring: 150+ Arts & Crafts Vendors 30+ Food & Beverage Vendors Main Stage Entertainment KidZone Victorian Village with Holiday Dancers, Characters and Carolers Acoustic Stage Buskers Corner Whiskey Lounge Beer Tent How to Apply: Applications are only accepted through Eventeny. Whether you're a seasoned vendor, an emerging artist, or a community group with a compelling story to tell, we welcome your application. Important Dates: Arts and Crafts Application Deadline - October 4th Arts and Crafts Notification Date - October 10th Community Partner Application Deadline - October 11th Community Partner Notification Date - October 18th Food Vendor Application Deadline - November 1st Food Vendor Notification Date - November 8th Entertainment Application Deadline - October 28th Entertainment Notification Date - November 1st