2026 holiday season

Christmas & Holiday Craft Fairs in San Marcos, CA

3 holiday markets, Christmas bazaars, and craft shows in San Marcos from Dec 5, 2026 through Christmas Eve.

Holiday Fairs

Dec 5

First Event

472

Across California

Every craft fair and market from November 1 through Christmas Eve is listed, since that is when holiday shopping happens. 🎄 Holiday marks the 2 whose name says holiday.

December holiday fairs in San Marcos(3)

📅 Dec 5, 2026🔁 Recurring

Tree Lighting & Merry Market

📍 San Marcos, CA• San Marcos Community Center

A festive holiday event featuring local vendors, free photo with Santa, free children's crafts, and a tree lighting ceremony. Craft and food vendors operate from 1-7 p.m. with a tree lighting at 6 p.m.

🎄 Holiday📅 Dec 6, 2026

San Marcos Holiday Market

📍 San Marcos, CA• Intersection of North City Drive and Campus Way

This California Craft Show will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include visit from santa as well as children's attractions.

🎄 Holiday📅 Dec 6, 2026

Holly Jolly Christmas Market

📍 San Marcos, CA

Holiday shopping in San Marcos this season

The first San Marcos holiday fair is Tree Lighting & Merry Market on Dec 5, 2026, and the last is Holly Jolly Christmas Market on Dec 6, 2026. Venues this year include San Marcos Community Center, Intersection of North City Drive and Campus Way.

San Marcos accounts for 3 of the 472 holiday fairs listed in California. See the California holiday craft fair list for shows within driving distance, or every San Marcos craft fair for events outside the holiday window.

Still accepting vendors

San Marcos Holiday Market
Apply by Nov 26, 2026

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Other California cities

San Francisco21 fairs
Los Angeles19 fairs
San Diego11 fairs
Pasadena10 fairs
Fresno9 fairs
San Jose9 fairs
Napa8 fairs
Sacramento8 fairs
Costa Mesa6 fairs
Ventura6 fairs

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San Marcos holiday craft fair FAQ

When are the Christmas craft fairs in San Marcos, CA in 2026?

San Marcos has 3 holiday craft fairs listed between Dec 5, 2026 and Dec 6, 2026: Tree Lighting & Merry Market (Dec 5, 2026); San Marcos Holiday Market (Dec 6, 2026); Holly Jolly Christmas Market (Dec 6, 2026).

Where are the holiday markets held in San Marcos?

This season's San Marcos holiday fairs are at San Marcos Community Center, Intersection of North City Drive and Campus Way. Each listing has the address and hours.

How do I sell at a Christmas craft fair in San Marcos?

1 of the San Marcos holiday fairs is still accepting vendors; San Marcos Holiday Market closes applications on Nov 26, 2026. Open a listing for its application link, and see the California holiday page for shows in nearby towns.