Shop for gifts at these holiday markets in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Here’s a large and growing list of Christmas markets, church bazaars, crafts markets, arts markets and more.
We’re highlighting a few popular holiday markets, but scroll down for a big, day-by-day list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area.
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Starving Artist Market
Various dates, times and locations
Free
Starving Artist Market pops up at various locations, mostly breweries. It’s the perfect place to get to know and to support Charlotte’s maker community.
Upcoming Starving Artist Markets
Charlotte Christmas Village
Thanksgiving Day to Christmas Eve, except for Mondays
N. Tryon Street and 7th Street
Free
Charlotte Christmas Village is back for its 3rd year, relocated to 7th and Tryon from Romare Bearden Park. The German-inspired market will feature vendors, entertainment, food and drink, and Santa (select days and hours.) It’s free to take pictures with Santa with your own camera.
More info on Charlotte Christmas Village
Vintage Charlotte Winter Market
Sunday, November 24th, 2019
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Fillmore, 820 Hamilton Street
$2 (or $7 for early bird admission at 10 a.m.)
Spend the day shopping with 60+ of the region’s best vintage & handmade vendors.
More information on Vintage Charlotte Winter Market
Hot Stuff Holiday Market
Sunday, November 24th, 2019
11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Petra’s Bar
1919 Commonwealth Avenue
Free
Hot Stuff Holiday Market features local crafts, food, artisans and beer. Shop for a friend, for yourself, or for ideas for your own creative pursuits. The main bar and the taproom will be open.
More information on Hot Stuff Holiday Market
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Christmas Market
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from December 6th through 22nd, 2019
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
4150 Yancey Road
Fridays: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery’s Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) features vendors, food, spiced wine, world-class beer, and plenty of holiday cheer. Santa will be there December 21st, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. No charge to take pictures.
More information on Olde Mecklenburg Brewery’s Christmas Market
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Cathy says
There’s the long standing Winter Wonderland Holiday Market on November 30 in Fort Mill, SC at Anne Springs Close Greenway! Thanks.