Dickens in the Village Celebration

A beautiful historic district in Asheville transforms during the holidays, transporting you back in time to the days of Charles Dickens and A Christmas Carol.

On December 6th and 7th, The Historic Biltmore Village Association will be holding the 31st Annual Dickens Christmas Celebration on the Village Green, featuring live music and entertainment, Mugs of Merriment Hot Chocolate Competition, and tree and street lighting at sundown.

Good-old-fashioned and FREE fun for the whole family inspired by the Old World Christmas Shoppe. Participating restaurants include Corner Kitchen, Rezaz, Village Wayside, Red Stag Grill, and Dining Innovations/Double Tree Hotel. Children’s activities include letters to Santa, cookie decorating, and ornament making.

Over 20 live acts of entertainment will be performing from 5-8pm. Mugs of Merriment Winners will be announced at 6:30pm by guest judges Jason Sanford, Stu Helm, and Ingrid Allstaedt. Our live 22-foot tree and street installations will be lit shortly after prize raffles at 7pm.

Come experience Historic Biltmore Village decked out for a Dickens-Style Christmas!!