The Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market returns to Raleigh Thanksgiving weekend

The annual Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market takes place on Thanksgiving Weekend at NC State Fairgrounds. Specifically, it will be at the Jim Graham Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh.

Friday, November 24, 2023: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 25, 2023: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 26, 2023: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This is the Triangle’s largest marketplace for arts, crafts, and seasonal favorites.

There will be over 200 exhibitors from all over the Southeast.

We’ve put together a huge list of holiday events in the Triangle, including parades, festivals, markets, Santa visits, and more. Check out our growing day by day list of holiday events in the Triangle!

Santa at The Christmas Carousel

Santa will be there all three days. Bring the kids and your camera!

Friday and Saturday:

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
2 to 4 p.m.

Sunday:

12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets

Tickets are:

Adults: $10
Senior/military: $9
Kids 6-12: $5
Kids 5 and under: Free

Parking is free and plentiful.

Accessibility

Handicap parking is available close to the show entrance. There’s also a drop off area in front of the building at the entrance tent. The Christmas Carousel has 2 complimentary wheelchairs available on a first come basis at the show entrance. Photo ID is required to borrow.

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More Holiday Markets in the Triangle

Check out our big day by day list of holiday markets, or look at a few of them here:

Jim Graham Building–NC State Fairgrounds

1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC

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