The 40th Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party

This holiday season, book a trip to Victorian London in San Francisco. Travel to The Great Dickens Christmas Fair, an immersive adventure with hundreds of colorful characters from literature and history. Meet Father Christmas, Ebenezer Scrooge, Mr. & Mrs. Fezziwig, or the Ghost of Christmas Present throughout four acres of Victorian theaters, pubs, and dance halls. Enticing aromas of roasted chestnuts and hearty foods fill the air. Dozens of lamplit shops are filled to overflowing with handmade gifts. The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a time traveler’s delight and one-of-a-kind way to celebrate the holidays.

WHEN:  Opens Saturday, November 23, and runs Saturdays and Sundays (plus the Friday after Thanksgiving) through December 22, 2024, from 10 a.m. ~ 6 p.m.

WHERE: The Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City, CA

TICKETS & INFORMATION: dickensfair.com

Early Bird pricing for the first two weekends is available Tuesday, October 1 through Sunday, October 15, or while supplies last: 

• General Adult (13+ yrs.) “Early Bird” discount price: $35 ($10 off)

Valid Nov. 23, 24, 29, 30 and Dec. 1

• General Youth (5-12 yrs.) “Early Bird” discount price: $20 ($5 off)

Valid Nov. 23, 24, 29, 30 and Dec. 1

• Children under 5 are free.

General Admission prices:

• General Adult (13+ yrs.): $45
• General Youth (ages 5-12): $25
• Children under 5: Free
• Fair Season Pass: $160 (a $495 value!)

Special Discounts:

Active Military: 1st & 2nd Weekends Free Admission: Active Military personnel along with three (3) family members will receive FREE Admission for the first two weekends, Valid Nov. 23, 24, 29, 30 and Dec. 1. (Available at Will Call only. Photo I.D. required.)

Twilight Special (entry after 3 p.m. only):

A great excuse to visit for a second time for a date night, dinner, or a show!

Twilight Adult Admission (13+): $30

Twilight Youth Admission (13+): $18

Group Tickets: 

All tickets are available online only, and the best price is the early bird sale from October 1st to 15th. For questions about attending in a group contact Kathy Alvarez Kingman at [email protected]. 

On-Site Parking: $15/car, $30/RV or bus (cash or credit, charged by the Cow Palace).

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