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2026 holiday season

Christmas & Holiday Craft Fairs in Wake Forest, NC

3 holiday markets, Christmas bazaars, and craft shows in Wake Forest from Nov 21, 2026 through Christmas Eve.

3
Holiday Fairs
Nov 21
First Event
252
Across North Carolina

Every craft fair and market from November 1 through Christmas Eve is listed, since that is when holiday shopping happens. πŸŽ„ Holiday marks the 3 whose name says holiday.

November holiday fairs in Wake Forest(1)

πŸŽ„ HolidayπŸ“… Nov 21, 2026

Holiday Market

πŸ“ Wake Forest, NCβ€’ Page 158 Books

The 'ber months are officially here and we are in full gift shopping mode!

December holiday fairs in Wake Forest(2)

πŸŽ„ HolidayπŸ“… Dec 5, 2026πŸ” Recurring

Downtown Holiday Open House

πŸ“ Wake Forest, NCβ€’ Downtown Wake Forest

The Downtown Holiday Open House features shopping, holiday cheer, and festive fun throughout downtown. The Wake Forest Holiday Artisans Market will be held in the plaza and parking lot of Town Hall from 10 am to 4 pm, presented by ARTS Wake Forest and the Wake Forest Guild of Artists.

⭐ Juried🏠 Indoor🌳 Outdoor
πŸŽ„ HolidayπŸ“… Dec 5, 2026πŸ” Recurring

Wake Forest Holiday Artisans Market

πŸ“ Wake Forest, NCβ€’ Centennial Plaza and the Wake Forest Town Hall parking lot, 301 S. Brooks Street

An outdoor juried market where artists and artisans sell original, handcrafted items at various price points. The event is held in downtown Wake Forest on the same day as the Town of Wake Forest's Downtown Holiday Open House.

πŸ’° $65⭐ Juried🌳 Outdoor

Holiday shopping in Wake Forest this season

The first Wake Forest holiday fair is Holiday Market on Nov 21, 2026, and the last is Wake Forest Holiday Artisans Market on Dec 5, 2026. 1 is in November, and 2 in December. Venues this year include Page 158 Books, Downtown Wake Forest, Centennial Plaza and the Wake Forest Town Hall parking lot, 301 S. Brooks Street.

Wake Forest accounts for 3 of the 252 holiday fairs listed in North Carolina. See the North Carolina holiday craft fair list for shows within driving distance, or every Wake Forest craft fair for events outside the holiday window.

More holiday fairs

  • All North Carolina holiday fairs (252)
  • Holiday fairs by state
  • All Wake Forest craft fairs
  • North Carolina fair calendar

Other North Carolina cities

  • Raleigh48 fairs
  • Charlotte30 fairs
  • Durham19 fairs
  • Asheville9 fairs
  • Cary8 fairs
  • Wilmington7 fairs
  • Greensboro6 fairs
  • Winston-Salem6 fairs
  • Apex5 fairs
  • Burlington4 fairs

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Wake Forest holiday craft fair FAQ

When are the Christmas craft fairs in Wake Forest, NC in 2026?

Wake Forest has 3 holiday craft fairs listed between Nov 21, 2026 and Dec 5, 2026: Holiday Market (Nov 21, 2026); Downtown Holiday Open House (Dec 5, 2026); Wake Forest Holiday Artisans Market (Dec 5, 2026).

Where are the holiday markets held in Wake Forest?

This season's Wake Forest holiday fairs are at Page 158 Books, Downtown Wake Forest, Centennial Plaza and the Wake Forest Town Hall parking lot, 301 S. Brooks Street. Each listing has the address and hours.

How do I sell at a Christmas craft fair in Wake Forest?

Most holiday shows close vendor applications one to three months out, so apply early. Open a listing for its application link, and see the North Carolina holiday page for shows in nearby towns.