# Christmas Markets & Holiday Fairs in Raleigh 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best Christmas markets in Raleigh during 2026. Shop handmade gifts, holiday crafts, festive treats, artisan goods, and seasonal decorations while enjoying Christmas fairs, holiday markets, live entertainment, and family-friendly festivities.
- **Category**: Christmas Markets & Fairs
- **Type**: other

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Celebrate the festive season at the best Christmas markets in Raleigh. Explore holiday markets, Christmas fairs, artisan craft shows, seasonal shopping events, Christmas villages, festive food stalls, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Whether you're searching for unique handmade gifts, holiday decorations, or festive experiences, discover the top Christmas markets and holiday fairs happening across Raleigh in [YEAR].

## Christmas Markets & Fairs Events in Raleigh

- **Event Name**: Handcrafted Holiday Market
  - **Description**: Don't miss our Annual Holiday Market at the NC State Fairgrounds. Join us on Saturday and Sunday for shopping from over 200 local Makers, enjoy live music, food trucks, and meet Santa!

Event Times: 
Saturday, December 20, 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, December
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/handcrafted-holiday-market/200030121351317
  - **Venue**: NC State Fairgrounds - Exposition Center
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  - **Categories**: christmas, christmas-markets-and-fairs, holiday, music, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment, shopping, breakfast-with-santa
- **Event Name**: Moore Square Winterfaire 2026
  - **Description**: Raleigh Parks and MAKRS Presents... Moore Square Winterfaire!

Welcome to our 2nd annual Moore Square Winterfaire, a European Christmas Market and Festival. 

This event will feature: 
-70+ local vendors
-A Food Truck Rodeo (including European style food)
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 23
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 11 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Dec 11 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/moore-square-winterfaire-2026/200030716359245
  - **Venue**: Moore Square
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, food-drinks, festivals, live-music, contests, christmas, christmas-markets-and-fairs, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals, rodeo
- **Event Name**: Creative Trivets Too @ 39th Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market
  - **Description**: Show Times:

     Friday:  9am - 6pm
Saturday:  9am - 6pm
   Sunday: 11am - 5pm
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/creative-trivets-too-39th-christmas-carousel-holiday-gift-market/200030525256138
  - **Venue**: NC State Fairgrounds - Jim Graham Building
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  - **Categories**: christmas-markets-and-fairs, holiday
- **Event Name**: Carolyn's No Bake Cakes & Wreaths will be at NC State University Annual Holiday Crafts Fair
  - **Description**: We'll be a vender at the NC State University Annual Holiday Craft Fair. !!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/carolyns-no-bake-cakes-and-wreaths-will-be-at-nc-state-university-annual-holiday-crafts-fair/200030438566518
  - **Venue**: Raleigh, North Carolina
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  - **Categories**: festivals, holiday, christmas-wreath-workshops, christmas-markets-and-fairs
- **Event Name**: Holiday Pop-Up Market at Level7
  - **Description**: We are excited to add another indoor Holiday Market to the 2026 calendar. This year Pop-Up Raleigh has partnered with Level7 Rooftop Bar at North Hills for a Sunday afternoon shopping experience packed with local art, fun vintage, handmade gifts and more
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/holiday-pop-up-market-at-level7/200030638037205
  - **Venue**: Level7 Rooftop Bar
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  - **Categories**: pop-ups, holiday, art, christmas, shopping, calendar, christmas-markets-and-fairs

## Trending Events in Raleigh

- **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Raleigh, NC
  - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate
  - **Venue**: Raleigh
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- **Event Name**: Raleigh Route Scavenger Hunt: Fun Date Night for Couples!
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Venue**: **Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: George Lopez at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - Memorial Auditorium
  - **Venue**: Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - Memorial Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz
  - **Venue**: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
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- **Event Name**: Lil Wayne
  - **Description**: Lil Wayne 

Venue: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Date: September 26, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM


Hip-hop icon Lil Wayne will bring his energetic performance and biggest hits to the Coastal Cre
  - **Venue**: Raleigh NC
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- **Event Name**: Appalachian State Mountaineers at North Carolina State Wolfpack Football at Carter-Finley Stadium
  - **Venue**: Carter-Finley Stadium
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- **Event Name**: North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Louisville Cardinals
  - **Venue**: Carter Finley Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at North Carolina State Wolfpack Football at Carter-Finley Stadium
  - **Venue**: Carter-Finley Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Appalachian State Mountaineers at NC State Wolfpack Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Carter-Finley Stadium
🏠 Address: 4600 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
🌆 City: Raleigh
📍 Location: 35.801, -78.719🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Appalachian State Mountaineers at NC State Wolfpack Football, the most anticipated gather
  - **Venue**: Carter-Finley Stadium

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** Handcrafted Holiday Market (Sat Dec 19 2026 at 10:00 am at NC State Fairgrounds - Exposition Center), Moore Square Winterfaire 2026 (Fri Dec 11 2026 at 05:00 pm at Moore Square), Creative Trivets Too @ 39th Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market (Fri Nov 27 2026 at 09:00 am at NC State Fairgrounds - Jim Graham Building), Carolyn's No Bake Cakes & Wreaths will be at NC State University Annual Holiday Crafts Fair (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 am at Raleigh, North Carolina), Holiday Pop-Up Market at Level7 (Sun Dec 06 2026 at 11:00 am at Level7 Rooftop Bar).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Raleigh on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Raleigh include NC State Fairgrounds - Exposition Center, Moore Square, NC State Fairgrounds - Jim Graham Building.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Raleigh include Triangle Pop-Up, The MAKRS Society, Creative Trivets Too and Cutting Boards.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas Markets & Fairs events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas Markets & Fairs events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas Markets & Fairs category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas Markets & Fairs events are listed in Raleigh.

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