# 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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## About

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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- **Event Name**: Creative Trivets Too @ 39th Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market
  - **Description**: Show Times:

     Friday:  9am - 6pm
Saturday:  9am - 6pm
   Sunday: 11am - 5pm
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  - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: NC State Fairgrounds - Jim Graham Building
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- **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. !!
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Raleigh, North Carolina
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## Trending Events in Raleigh

- **Event Name**: The Heart of Leadership: Where Scripture, Science, and Servanthood Meet
  - **Description**: Jessica Myers is a Mental Strength Training & Visualization Coach for Sport & Life. Her talks are a blend of science, faith, sport, and mental flourishing for wins & well-being. She specializes in the unconscious mind—the d
  - **Venue**: Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
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- **Event Name**: 2026 North Carolina State Wolfpack Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)
  - **Venue**: Carter Finley Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Kehlani
  - **Venue**: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
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- **Event Name**: Jack Johnson at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
  - **Venue**: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
- **Event Name**: Chance the Rapper at Red Hat Amphitheater
  - **Venue**: Red Hat Amphitheater
- **Event Name**: Chance the Rapper
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Red Hat Amphitheater
🏠 Address: 500 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
🌆 City: Raleigh
📍 Location: 35.7738, -78.6431🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Chance the Rapper, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against t
  - **Venue**: Red Hat Amphitheater
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- **Event Name**: Packapalooza™ 2026
  - **Description**: Packapalooza™ is NC State’s signature all-day block party and street festival on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 from 2-10 p.m. This vibrant event, held on Hillsborough Street, brings together NC State students, faculty, staff, alums, families and the local commu
  - **Venue**: Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27607, United States
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- **Event Name**: Jack Johnson
  - **Venue**: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
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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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## 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), 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).
- **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, NC State Fairgrounds - Jim Graham Building, Raleigh, North Carolina.
- **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, Creative Trivets Too and Cutting Boards, Carolyn's No Bake Cakes & Wreaths.
- **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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