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Saturday Partner Event

Fezziwig Ball

A Victorian-Style Evening of Dancing and Holiday Merriment

Saturday, November 28, 2026

6:00–10:00 PM

SkyView on Hay

121 Hay Street, Downtown Fayetteville

Presented by Cape Fear Heritage Dance in collaboration with A Dickens Holiday

Independently produced and managed by Cape Fear Heritage Dance.

Period costuming is required.

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Victorian-dressed guests dancing inside a warmly lit ballroom for the Fezziwig Ball

Continue the holiday celebration on Saturday evening at the Fezziwig Ball. Cape Fear Heritage Dance invites practiced dancers, history lovers, literary romantics and anyone willing to step lively and laugh often to enjoy an evening of Victorian-style dancing and holiday merriment.

No partner is required and no previous dance experience is expected. Each dance will be taught with clear instruction and good humor.

Event details

  • Dancing from 6:00–10:00 PM
  • English Country Dance instruction by Dance Master Mr. Charles Steplively
  • No partner required
  • No previous dance experience required
  • Period costuming required
  • Light snacks and drinks
  • A keepsake for each guest

What to wear

Period costuming is required. Comfortable, non-marking shoes are recommended.

Tickets and policies

Current ticket prices and applicable fees are shown on Eventbrite.

Refunds are available up to seven days before the event, subject to the terms on the Eventbrite ticket page.

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A Saturday Collaboration

The Fezziwig Ball is produced by Cape Fear Heritage Dance in collaboration with A Dickens Holiday. A Dickens Holiday is pleased to help share this Saturday experience as part of the Downtown Creative Works mission to support arts, culture, historic interpretation and activities that encourage people to experience downtown Fayetteville.

A Dickens Holiday and Downtown Creative Works do not produce, manage or sell tickets for the Ball.

Questions about the Fezziwig Ball?

Contact Cape Fear Heritage Dance at:

info@capefearheritagedance.org

A Dickens Holiday is proudly co-presented by

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