Old Town Elk Grove

Annual Old Town Elk Grove Dickens Street Faire was held on Nov 25, 20023. Advertised as having 125 arts and craft vendors, commercial vendors, musical acts, children's activities, free pics with Santa, etc., the event goes from 10 am to 5 pm and the tree lighting at 6 pm.We perused the event around 11:30 am for an hour. There isn't much "Dickens" at the event except for the Rio Consumnes Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution - who dressed in period clothing. This Dickens Street Faire is a bit of a misnomer - especially compared to The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party at Cow Palace in San Francisco.City of Elk Grove has been holding weekly events at the Old Town Plaza on Sundays. While the effort is palpable, Old Town Elk Grove parking leaves much to be desired and there aren't enough tables/chairs/shaded areas to make the events worth attending and staying for more than 30 minutes or so. I try to support local community businesses though and hope that the city can find more ways to make the events continue to happen.

It's been a work in progress over the years. It's a quaint area with older buildings and some unique history. Recently there's been a renewed effort by the city to make this area more conducive to events in the hope that this becomes a destination. In years past it was a railroad stop. I sure hope the potential is realized soon.