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2026 holiday season

Christmas & Holiday Craft Fairs in North Carolina

12 holiday markets, Christmas bazaars, and craft shows across North Carolina, from Oct 23, 2026 through Christmas Eve. Dates, venues, and booth fees for each one.

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Oct 23
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October holiday fairs in North Carolina(1)

📅 Oct 23, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026In 7 weeks

Christmas Made in the South / Charlotte

📍 Concord, NC• Cabarras Arena & Events Center - Concord, NC

Christmas Made in the South is focused on keeping the world of fine artisans and craftspeople vibrant. Exhibitors will be there all three days demonstrating and selling their handcrafted works, Santa's elves hard at work.

⭐ Juried

November holiday fairs in North Carolina(10)

📅 Nov 1, 2026In 8 weeks

The Melanated Wholistic Wellness Fair

📍 Charlotte, NC• Johnson C. Smith University

This November, we're gathering to celebrate. Here's to you, to us, and to the healing we've built together as a community.

📅 Nov 5, 2026 - Nov 6, 2026In 2 months

Sonora Show

📍 Charlotte, NC• PINE

An immersive pole dance show and after party event in Charlotte. Showcasing the arts through many mediums: music, dance, and on canvas.

📅 Nov 6, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026In 2 months

Greensboro - Holiday Market - Gilmore Shows

📍 Greensboro, NC

Come and join us for an amazing craft event in Greensboro, NC. We look forward to seeing you during both our Christmas and spring craft events.

💰 From $580⭐ Juried🏠 Indoor
📅 Nov 7, 2026In 2 months

Holiday Market

📍 Matthews, NC• Levine Senior Center

Come check out the Holiday Market for awesome gifts, tasty treats, and festive fun with friends!

📅 Nov 7, 2026In 2 months

Levine Senior Center Annual Holiday Market

📍 MATTHEWS, NC• Levine Senior Center

The Levine Senior Center Annual Holiday Market has been in place for 15 years. We average between 2000 to 3000 attendees. For more information send an email to info@levineseniorcenter.org

💰 $60🌳 Outdoor
📅 Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026In 2 months

Vintage Market Days of NC Triangle (November 2026)

📍 Raleigh, NC• NC State Fairgrounds
📅 Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026In 3 months

Vintage Market Days of Asheville Metro (November 2026)

📍 Fletcher, NC• WNC ag Center
📅 Nov 21, 2026In 3 months

Black Boy Art Show Charlotte

📍 Charlotte, NC• The 658 Center

Join us for an extraordinary evening that pays homage to the brilliance and creativity of black male artists.

📅 Nov 21, 2026In 3 months

Wellness Wonderland Holiday Market

📍 Belmont, NC• Primal Brewery Belmont

Shop | Connect | Renew -- FREE Community Market

📅 Nov 27, 2026In 3 months

A Dickens Holiday - Twenty-Seventh

📍 NC• Downtown Fayetteville NC - E Fayettevlle, NC

A Dickens Holiday returns this year with a larger footprint! Vendors and performers will be throughout the Downtown Fayetteville area with street closures from Hay Street through Franklin Street There will be more room for horse-drawn carriage rides, character actors, musicians, and handmade crafts and food vendors. New this year, downtown businesses can choose to decorate in their favorite Christmas movie theme.

December holiday fairs in North Carolina(1)

📅 Dec 6, 2026In 3 months

Art Walk at Rebus Works

📍 Raleigh, NC

During the Boylan Heights' annual ART WALK, Rebus Works will be having vendors and artists outside of the shop. Stop on by and grab some coffee and...

Holiday fairs by city

  • Charlotte3 fairs
  • Matthews2 fairs
  • Raleigh2 fairs
  • Belmont1 fair
  • Concord1 fair
  • Fletcher1 fair
  • Greensboro1 fair

Still accepting vendors

  • Levine Senior Center Annual Holiday Market
    MATTHEWS · Apply by Oct 2, 2026
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Holiday fairs in nearby states

Virginia(20)Georgia(17)Tennessee(14)South Carolina(8)

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The 2026 holiday craft fair season in North Carolina

North Carolina's holiday season opens with Christmas Made in the South / Charlotte in Concord on Oct 23, 2026 and runs through Dec 6, 2026. Of the 12 listed fairs, 1 is in October, 10 in November, and 1 in December.

Charlotte has the most holiday markets with 3, followed by Matthews (2) and Raleigh (2). Smaller towns often have a single church or school bazaar that draws the whole area, so it is worth checking the full North Carolina list for anything scheduled before Oct 23, 2026 or after Christmas.

For vendors, holiday shows are the highest-attendance events of the year and the first to fill. 1 North Carolina holiday fair is still taking applications; the next deadline is Oct 2, 2026 for Levine Senior Center Annual Holiday Market. Use the booth ROI calculator to decide which shows are worth the fee.

North Carolina holiday craft fair FAQ

When are the Christmas craft fairs in North Carolina in 2026?

TheCraftMap lists 12 holiday craft fairs, Christmas markets, and bazaars in North Carolina between Oct 23, 2026 and Dec 6, 2026. 1 is in October, 10 in November, and 1 in December.

Which North Carolina cities have the most holiday craft fairs?

Charlotte (3), Matthews (2), Raleigh (2) have the most holiday craft fairs and Christmas markets listed in North Carolina this season.

How do I become a vendor at a Christmas craft fair in North Carolina?

1 North Carolina holiday fair still has open vendor applications; the next deadline is Oct 2, 2026 for Levine Senior Center Annual Holiday Market. Most holiday shows close applications one to three months before the event, and juried shows fill earliest. Open the fair's listing for its application link, and read the North Carolina permit and sales tax guide before your first show.

Holiday craft fairs in other states

Alabama(7)Arizona(30)Arkansas(6)California(115)Colorado(35)Connecticut(8)Florida(15)Georgia(17)Hawaii(3)Idaho(14)Illinois(9)Indiana(14)Iowa(11)Kansas(6)Kentucky(7)Louisiana(14)Maine(8)Maryland(5)Massachusetts(16)Michigan(10)Minnesota(45)Missouri(24)Montana(12)Nebraska(11)Nevada(18)New Hampshire(15)New Jersey(3)New Mexico(11)New York(5)North Dakota(8)Ohio(13)Oklahoma(18)Oregon(21)Pennsylvania(9)South Carolina(8)South Dakota(7)Tennessee(14)Texas(85)Utah(13)Virginia(20)Washington(41)West Virginia(4)Wisconsin(12)Wyoming(5)

States not listed here have fewer than 3 holiday fairs so far this season.