Autumn Happenings on Main Street!
Main Street's Autumn 2026 happenings!
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Main Street Block Party
☀️ The Summer Block Party is almost here! Live music, foam party, Cedar Run animals, Medford's Got Talent, contests, mini golf, a car show, and more are taking over Historic Medford Village. See the full lineup and grab your tickets! 🎟️
Medford's Got Talent!
Are you a local with talent? Audition for Medford's Got Talent! Winners get Main Street Money, and perform their talent at the Main Street Block Party!
History of Medford Main Street
Historic Main Street Medford is home to a vibrant community of independent businesses working together to promote downtown through events, marketing, and collaboration. Discover the shops, restaurants, services, and experiences that make Medford unique.
Main Street Money
Main Street Money is a street wide gift card that any of our members are able to accept at no additional cost to them, the business gets reimbursed 100% - you support local - win win!
Join the Main Street Merchants
Meet us, know us, work with us - we're better together! It takes a village to run a business! And here we are, your village!
Member Directory
Main Street doesn't happen by accident. The events, decorations, festivals, and community spirit you enjoy are made possible by local businesses investing their time, money, and energy back into Medford. Please support the businesses that support your community.
Why Join the Main Street Merchants?
Members gain access to promotions, event participation, Main Street Money, and opportunities that help drive customers downtown.
Apply to the Dickens Festival
Here's where you sign up for participation in the Dickens Festival - whether it's to sponsor the event, be an artist, a food truck, or a non profit - we welcome you to be part of this fun, family oriented festival.
Dickens Artists: 2026
We typically have aprox 100 of the regions most talented and creative artists! Be sure to bring your holiday shopping lists!
Donate to Support the Festival!
A festival of this magnitude this takes two things, passionate volunteers - and generous donors! We're taking care of the passionate volunteer portion, we need you for the rest!
Dickens Sponsors
Support one of South Jersey's most beloved holiday traditions! Dickens Festival draws tens of thousands of visitors to Historic Medford on the first Saturday of each December. Showcase your business while helping create the magic that brings our community together.
Dickens Festival
Dickens Shuttle Bus
Free Shuttle Service to the festival runs 3:45-9:30 on the day of the event!
Dickens Festival
About the Dickens Festival
Ever wanted to step inside a Hallmark Christmas movie? Held on the first Saturday of December since the 1990s, Dickens Festival transforms Historic Medford into a magical Victorian holiday village filled with twinkling lights, festive food, live entertainment, shopping, and Christmas cheer.
Events
Play Music on the Porch Fest 2026
Music filled the air as Main Street came alive for another successful Music on the Porch Fest. Dozens of musicians performed throughout downtown, creating a walkable celebration of local talent, community, and small-town charm. Take a look back at this year's event.
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