Experience the Magic of the Holiday Season
A Victorian Winter Wonderland in Callicoon, NY.
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Dickens on the Delaware!
Step back in time and celebrate the holidays with charm and tradition. Shopkeepers and townsfolk in period attire bring the town to life, with beautifully decorated storefronts and streets adorned with festive lights, holiday trees, and wreaths.
Delight in carolers serenading through the streets, holiday music, street theatre performances, warming outdoor fire pits, and horse & buggy rides that will transport you to another era.
Dickens on the Delaware is produced by the Callicoon Business Association, and made possible through the generous support of our incredible sponsors. With gratitude, we thank; Sullivan Catskills, The Sullivan County Democrat, The Callicoon Farmers’ Market, Hudson Valley Credit Union, Seminary Hill Orchard & Cidery, Jeff Bank, Wayne Bank, WJFF Radio Catskill and Garnet Health Catskills.
Dickens on the Delaware
Saturday, December 13, 2025 • 11am – 6pm
Step back into a Victorian winter wonderland as Callicoon transforms into a storybook holiday village! Enjoy live holiday performances throughout the hamlet, including strolling Celtic harp music, traditional carolers, choir performances, and charming theatrical vignettes inspired by Dickens and classic holiday tales.
Stroll our festive streets and discover unique gifts and handmade treasures at the Dickens Holiday Market, featuring talented local artisans and makers at both the Western Inn and Callicoon Depot and visit the Farmhouse Project Maker’s Market at the Delaware Youth Center. Local retailers, galleries, and boutiques will be dressed for the season, offering Dickens-inspired specials, holiday treats, and plenty of good cheer.
Families will find fun around every corner—from Gingerbread Cookie Decorating and Gingerbread House Workshops to Krampus on Campus and free wreath-making with Buck Brook Alpacas. Have a mini photo session with Father Christmas, meet Santa, Adopt-a-Toy or enjoy a cozy Horse and Buggy Ride through the hamlet.
Throughout the afternoon, enjoy a variety of festive performances including carols from the SW High School Select Choir, River Rep Theatre’s mini adaptation of, ‘Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus,’ and Farm Arts Collective’s original roaming street theatre production, ‘A Roving Christmas Carol,’ inviting spectators to follow the cast through town as scenes unfold in different locations.
Stop by the Callicoon Depot to learn about the Depot restoration, take part in the Silent Auction of paintings by Jay Brooks, and explore seasonal displays and community activities throughout the day.
As evening settles in, Callicoon truly sparkles. Victorian Carolers fill the streets, the Sullivan West Choir returns for a special evening performance at Seminary Hill, and a dazzling Fire Performance lights up the night. Warm up with holiday cocktails, mulled wine, Victorian-inspired tastings, and festive menus at Callicoon’s exceptional restaurants, breweries, and pubs.
For those wishing to step fully into the era—don your finest Victorian attire and join us for the First Annual Victorian Ball at the Western Inn Ballroom, complete with period dance lessons, refreshments, and all the charm of Christmas past.
Celebrate the spirit of the season in a town that feels as if it leapt from the pages of Dickens himself. Join us for Dickens on the Delaware and create treasured holiday memories—it’s the perfect time to Visit Callicoon!
Event Schedule
Schedule of Performances
12:00 PM - 12:10 PM
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM
'Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus' performed by River Rep Theatre | The Callicoon Depot Station (inside)
Inspired by the famous 1897 editorial that became a holiday staple, River Rep Theatre will perform an adaptation of the classic newspaper column, “Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus.” At 12pm and 1pm. (run time: 10 min.) FREE performances, noon & 1pm.
Cast: Thomas Cambridge, Christopher Parsons, Christopher Peditto and Elaine Schumacher. Directed by Arthur Aulisi and Christopher Peditto.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Traditional Christmas Music | Callicoon Brewing Company
Come in out of the cold and enjoy holiday classics while sampling the Brewery’s Victorian Food Specials & Dickens-inspired Cocktail Menu.
Traditional Christmas Music by Don ‘Banjo’ Smith and Ronan Smith, joined by Celtic Harpist, Susie Tara.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Farm Arts Collective's 'A Roving Christmas Carol' | Beginning in front of The Western Inn
Join the Farm Arts Collective at for a new site-specfic performance, created for Dickens on the Delaware, written by Melissa Bell.
‘A Roving Christmas Carol,’ is an abridged and delightful theatrical rendition of Charles Dickens famous novella, A Christmas Carol.
In this classic Christmas tale, Scrooge encounters three ghosts: Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. Scrooge confronts his life’s journey that has led him to a sad and miserly disposition. Throughout his encounters with the ghosts, he eventually arrives at a final spiritual transformation of empathy and generosity and his Christmas and life is changed for the better.
This street theatre perfomance will begin at The Western Inn, and invites spectators to follow the roving play to locations throughout hamlet where scenes from A Christmas Carol will be performed. This is a FREE performance for all ages.
Cast: Doug Rogers, Tannis Kowalchuk, Jess Beveridge, Michael Chojnicki (on stilts), Jim Sullivan, Pam Arnold, Melissa Bell, Vickie Diescher and Rowan Bloomer.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Caroling by The Sullivan West High School Select Choir | Begining at The Callicoon Depot
Enjoy the beautuful voices of the Sullivan West High School Select Choir, singing hoilday classics. Beginging at the Callicoon Depot, and then throughout the streets of Callicoon visiting our local shops and Restaurants.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Victorian Carolers
As the sun sets, singers from the Delaware Valley Opera and our local musician community will fill the streets with carols and visit our wonderful restaurants, bars and pubs to serenade patrons with holiday favorites.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Fire Performance by Megan's Ultraviolet Wonderland | Starting at The Callicoon Depot
Join Megan’s Ultraviolet Wonderland for an exhilarating LED and fire performance sure to entertain and delight, beginning at The Callicoon Depot, and then lighting up the night in various locations throughout the hamlet.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sullivan West High School Select Choir | Seminary Hill Orchard & Cidery
The Sullivan West High School Select Choir will entertain with carols and holiday classics, while patrons warm up with Mulled Wine and very special Dickens Tasting Menu.
Activities
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Callicoon Depot Presentation | Callicoon Depot Station (inside)
Join Darko Hreljanovic, President of Callicoon Depot Inc. as he shares information with the community on the renovation plans and schedule for the Callicoon Train Depot Visitor Center Project. Learn more about the Callicoon Depot and what’s in store for its future. Presentation will be followed by a Q&A Session.
Click the link to the right for more information on the Callicoon Train Depot Visitor Center Project.
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Mini Photo Sessions with Father Christmas by Loretta Wolff | Western Inn
Step into the historic Western Inn lobby for a mini photo sessiony with Father Christmas! Photos by Loretta Wolff of NexLvl Real Estate. All proceeds benefit Thunder 102 Country Cares for St. Jude Kids.
Click the link to the right for more information and to reserve your session time.
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Toy Re-Homing Event | Callicoon Depot Freight Room
Give a gently-loved toy a brand-new home this holiday season! Kids are invited to “adopt” one previously-loved toy—free of charge—while supplies last. Each toy is looking for a new best friend, and we can’t wait to help them find one!
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Silent Auction of Jay Brooks Paintings | The Callicoon Depot Station. (inside)
The final day of the silent auction for origional paintings of the iconic Callicoon Train Depot, by celebrated local artist, Jay Brooks. Bids may be placed until 5PM. Winners will be announced directly following closing bids.
Limited edition prints of two of the paintings will be available for purchase. All proceeds to benefit the Callicoon Depot restoration.
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dickens on the Delaware Holiday Market | Western Inn + Callicoon Depot
Explore a variety of handmade goods and unique gifts from Local Artisans & Makers at our Holiday Market! Vendors located at The Western Inn’s Bluestone Terrace + The Callicoon Depot.
Scoll down to see participating vendors.
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Farmhouse Project Makers Market | Delaware Youth Center
The Farmhouse Project Makers Market is a modern gathering of artisans and craftspeople — a place where slow-made work, heirloom techniques, and contemporary design meet in a setting that feels both timeless and intimate.
Noon - 3:00PM
Gingerbread Cookie Decorating | WS Public Library
Join us for this family favorite, our annual tradition of Gingerbread Cookie Decorating at the Western Sullivan Public Library. Decorate homemade cookies from Be Kind Bakehouse! Decorating starts at 12pm, and will go until 3pm or while supplies last. This is a FREE workshop.
*This is a drop-in program for families – everyone is welcome, but children ages 6-11 will get priority towards seats and cookies.
Registration is encouraged. Cick the link to the right to register.
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Horse & Buggy Rides
Enjoy FREE Horse & Buggy Rides through the historic streets of Callicoon in a vintage buggy pulled by Belgian Plow Horses. Sponsored by the Callicoon Farmer’s Market & Callicoon Business Association.
Pick-up Location: Line forms on A. Dorrer Drive. (just behind Peppino’s)
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wreath-Making Workshop with Buck Brook Alpacas
Join Buck Brook Alpacas for a fun winter felting workshop and make your own Holiday Wreath made from Alpaca Wool. Callicoon Depot Plaza. This is a FREE Workshop.
2:30 PM
Victorian Costume Contest | The Callicoon Brewing Company
Don your top hats and bustles! Pop over to Callicoon Brewing Co. for holiday cheer, Dickens-era drink specials, and a Victorian food menu fit for Queen Victoria herself. Prizes awarded for spectacularly splendid costumes throughout the day!
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop | Seminary Hill Orchard & Cidery Tasting Room
Decorate and customize your own gingerbread house. Your ticket includes a gingerbread house and all decorations, hot cider or one Seminary Hill Cider of your choice. $30/pp
Space is limited. Click the link to the right, to register on Resy.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Krampus on Campus | The Callicoon Marketplace
A little naughty and a whole lot of nice! Join the mischievous Krampus for holiday games, giggles, and just a touch of trouble at the Callicoon Marketplace.
Kids won’t mind finding coal in their stocking today—because this coal is chocolate! Keep an eye out for surprise antics, silly photo ops, and just enough mischief to make the season merry.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Victorian Cocktail Tasting | Callicoon Brewing Company
Explore the Victoria libations mentioned in Dickens’ classic novels!
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Merchant Specials & Promotions
Our Main Street Merchants will dazzle visitors with their holiday spirit and finery. Dickens on the Delaware is the perfect time for holiday shopping, merriment and getting together with friends and neighbors. Enjoy seasonal specials, promotions and sales!
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
First Annual Victorian Ball | Western Inn Ballroom
Step back in time to the Christmases of Yore at the inaugural Dickens on the Delaware Victorian Ball, presented by the Western Inn. Revel in an evening of elegance, music, and merriment at the beautiful Western Inn Ballroom.
Come in your finest Victorian-inspired attire—and enjoy a magical evening of period dancing, delightful refreshments, and festive holiday cheer.
Victorian-era dance lessons start promptly at 6PM, followed by a DJ set and holiday cocktail classics. Period dress is encouraged but not required.
Guests may borrow costumes & accessories from the Dickens Costume & Accessory Closet, at Callicoon Brewing Company. (daily 12/8 – 12/11, noon – 8pm)
Click the link on the right to reserve tickets.
Discover Our Holiday Market Vendors
Explore the Holiday Market
