Shop for gifts at these 2019 holiday markets in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Here’s a large and growing list of Christmas markets, church bazaars, crafts markets, arts markets and more.
We’re including write-ups of some highly anticipated holiday markets, but please scroll down for a big day-by-day list that’s growing every day.
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35th Annual Holiday Crafts Fair at NC State
Saturday, November 23rd, 2019, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, November 24th, 2019, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Crafts Center, Thompson Hall, 210 Jensen Drive, Raleigh
$3 per person, free for NC State students with ID and for kids under age 10
Discover handmade pottery, glass, jewelry, wood, fiber arts items and more at the Crafts Center’s 34th annual Holiday Crafts Fair! Meet the artists, enjoy complimentary refreshments and shop for unique items for yourself or the special people on your holiday gift list.
More about the Crafts Fair
The Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market
Friday, November 29th, to Sunday, December 1st, 2019
Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh
$5 to $9
The Triangle’s largest marketplace for arts, crafts, and seasonal favorites featuring over 250 vendors from across the Southeast.
More information on The Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market
Scandinavian Christmas Fair
Saturday, December 7th, 2019
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh
$7, free for kids 12 and under
The 23rd Annual Julmarknad (Swedish for “Christmas Fair”) features talented artisans offering authentic crafts from Scandinavian countries. There will also be performances and lots of good food and drink for purchase.
The Carolina Inn Holiday Market
Sundays, December 8th, 15th, 22nd, 2019
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill
Free
This popular annual event takes place at The Carolina Inn, on UNC’s campus. Shop from a wide variety of vendors. There will also be food and drink available for purchase, including fried dough, donuts, caramel apples, soft pretzels, pulled pork and more. Or enjoy s’mores by the fire.
12th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market
Friday, December 13th, and Saturday, December 14th, 2019
Friday: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Holshouser Building at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raleigh
Free
The event is a fundraiser by Sts. Cyril and Methodius Byzantine Catholic Parish. Shop for new and collectible gifts and decorative items from Ukraine, Poland, Germany, Czech/Slovakia, Scandinavia, and Ireland/British Isles.
More information on the St. Nicholas European Christmas Market
