Riverside Dickens Festival

February 24-25, 2024

Jensen Alvarado Historic Ranch & Museum
4307 Briggs St.
Jurupa Valley, CA
$, dickensfest.com

2024 SCHEDULE
9:45 a.m.: (Sat only) Please join us at the front entrance for the Grand Parade & Opening
Ceremonies hosted by our very own, Queen Victoria!
GRANT FAMILY STAGE
10:45 a.m. Quarter Master (Men’s Chorus)
11:15 a.m. Manis O Toole (Fire Juggler)
11:45 a.m. Merry Wives of Windsor
12:15 p.m. Forum: Bunnies & Sci-Fi & Horror! Oh My!
The Evolution of Children’s Literature in the Victorian Era
1 p.m. Riverside Unified School District Oliver Performance
1:30 p.m. The Side Show & Flea Circus
2 p.m. The Victorian Fashion Show: “The Language of Flowers” (sat)
The Victorian Costume Contest (Sunday only)
2:45 p.m. Manis O Toole (Fire Juggler)
3:15 p.m. Tea & Strumpets Folk: Victorian Musical Theater & Historic Comedy
3:45 p.m. The Side Show & Flea Circus
OLIVER’s ALLEY KIDS AREA
10:45 a.m. Mother Goose Story Time
11:15 a.m. Professor Peanut Storytelling
11:45 a.m. Peter Rabbit “Choose Your Own Adventure” Make-Believe Tea
12:15 p.m. Side Show & Flea Circus
12:45 p.m. Professor Peanut Storytelling
1:15 p.m. Mother Goose’s Make-Believe Tea
1:45 p.m. The Brother’s Grimm Fairytales
2:15 p.m. Mad Libs with Edgar Allan Poe
2:45 p.m. Queen Victoria’s Royal “Tea”
3:15 p.m. Swashbuckling School Hosted by Sir Richard Burton
3:45 p.m. Professor Peanut Storytelling
THE ART TENT
11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Life Drawing with costumed characters (FREE)
Hosted by Chick Curtis
3p.m.- 4 p.m. Still Life Drawing & replica art with
Vincent Van Gogh
THE TAVERN STAGE (NC-17 Shows 21+ Admitted to Tavern)
11:45 p.m. Quarter Master
12:30 p.m. Les Folies Rouge Can-Can Show
1 p.m. Merry Wives Of Windsor
1:45 p.m. Tea & Strumpets Musical Comedy
2:30 p.m. Quarter Master
3 p.m. Merry Wives of Windsor
3:45 p.m. Les Folies Rouge Can-can Show
4:15 p.m. Tea & Strumpets Musical Comedy
THE AUTHOR’S SALON
10:15 a.m. HG WELLS
11 a.m. BEATRIX POTTER
11:30 a.m. VINCENT VAN GOGH
12:15 p.m. JANE AUSTEN
1 p.m. OSCAR WILDE
1:45 p.m. SIR RICHARD BURTON
2:30 p.m. THE BROTHERS GRIMM
3:15 p.m. EDGAR ALLAN POE
TEA CORNER
10:30 a.m. “Art Reflects Life” Discussion
11 a.m. Oscar Wilde Reads His Poetry
11:30 a.m. Edgar Allan Poe Poetry & Recitations
12:30 p.m. Sir Richard Burton Reads His Poetry
1:15 p.m. Pickwick Papers Discussion
2:30 p.m. Brother’s Grimm Readings & Recitations
3:30 p.m. The History of Mother Goose
THE QUEEN’S PAVILLION
10:30 a.m. Blessings on the Babes of England:
Come have your littles receive a blessing
from our very own Queen Victoria!
11:15 a.m. The Queen’s Chess Game
11:45 a.m. Queen Victoria’s Salon: Come listen to
Queen Victoria speak to her life and times
in the royal palace, her reign during the
Victorian area and ask her questions!
12:15 p.m. The Royal Luncheon: Come visit Queen
Victoria & her court as they luncheon
in their pavilion. This is a great opportunity
for a formal introduction!
3:30 p.m. The Knighting Ceremonies (Ages 5 &up)
Impress our queen with your good deeds and get knighted!
4:30p.m.: (Sun Only) Please join us at the front gate for Closing ceremonies and songs.

Founded in 1993 the Riverside Dickens Festival features re-enactments of Charles Dickens works with plays, street performers, food vendors, educational workshops and musical performances. Operating as a non-profit organization, the event is partially funded by the City of Riverside and Riverside Arts Foundation, and exists with the goal of promoting literary works.

The theme changes slightly each year to accompany a select author and novel and though the writings of Charles Dickens are usually selected. The Architecture (a conversation between Edgar Allan Poe and Charles Dickens,) Hans Christian Anderson and Lewis Carroll also have been showcased. Past Dickens works in annual events have included Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities, The Pickwick Papers, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby and The Old Curiosity Shop.

Book Discussions

Pickwick's Pub Night Fundraiser 

The Tavern at the Festival 

Meet Mr. Dickens 

Authors' Salon

Rousing Performers

The Royal Victorian Tea Room & Music Hall

Grand Dickens Parade  

Victorian Fashion Show 

Mr. Fezziwig's Ball 

Steampunk 

Evensong 

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.