MAKRS Holiday Fest Nov. 28: local artisans, live music, wrestling, more…

The MAKRS Society is presenting its 6th Annual MAKRS Holiday Fest on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina.

Shop from 200+ local vendors for the perfect holiday presents. It’s free to attend.

This is a perfect opportunity to shop local on Small Business Saturday!

What to Expect

• Food truck rodeo
• Live music and a DJ
• Holiday wrestling ring featuring Santa, the Grinch and more!
• Savvy Scales Reptile Corner
• Freedom Ride Puppy Adoption
• Magic shows
• Roaming performers
• VR Amusement
• More

Schedule

• 11 a.m.to 6 p.m.: DJ K Stones at Fayetteville and Martin Streets
• 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.: Triangle Sax Ensemble at Fayetteville and Davie Streets
• 12 to 4 p.m.: Stilt Walker
• 12 to 5 p.m.: Life Size Igloo at City Plaza (fairy performer inside!)
• 12 to 6 p.m. Holiday wrestling matches at City Plaza (see below for the matchups!)
• 1:15 to 2 p.m.: Trombone Christmas at Fayetteville and Davie Streets
• Check back soon for more of the schedule!

Wrestling Match-Ups

Matches on the hour, every hour (12, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 p.m.)

• Santa vs Scrooge
• Tiny Tim vs Mistletoe
• Ice Queen vs Oogie Boogie
• Grinch vs Buddy The Elf
• Malcolm X Mas vs Yukon Cornelius
• Gingerbread Man vs Santa’s Little Helper