Illustration of a harbour-side Christmas market on a pier with lit fishing boats bobbing beside the stalls (Gonzales Holiday Christmas Market)
Christmas Markets

Gonzales Holiday Christmas Market

Visitors can browse more than 300 vendor booths offering creative handmade items, fashion, jewelry, home décor, and gourmet goods from across the country. The show floor spans over 60,000 square feet and features hourly door prizes, a spin-to-win prize wheel, and a Secret Santa scavenger hunt. Guests can also discover new brands, meet artisans, and attend a Mimosas with Mrs. Claus gathering.

Dec 11 – Dec 13, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Online and at the door: 1-day access $10/person; 3-day access $25/person. At the door: children ages 7–15 $5/person; children ages 0–6 free. Military and first responders with ID get free daily access. Everyone needs a ticket for admission. Group rates are available; contact 630.320.6720. Free gift wrap is included with each paid ticket. The first 500 attendees daily receive a free shopping bag.

Hours

Fri 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sun 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Hourly Door Prizes: Sat 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Food & Drink

The event lists gourmet goods and a Sunday Mimosas with Mrs. Claus gathering from 10–11 a.m.

Parking

Parking is free.

Accessibility

Strollers, wheelchairs, walkers, and mobility scooters are allowed.

Location

Lamar-Dixon Expo Center · 9039 S St Landry Ave, Gonzales, LA 70737 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Holiday shoppers and families

Vibe

Festive and bustling

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Buy your ticket online to be entered into the drawing for online ticket buyers.
  • Get there early to be one of the first 500 shoppers that day, who each get a free shopping bag.
  • Shop on Saturday if you want a chance at the hourly door prizes, or Sunday morning for Mimosas with Mrs. Claus.
  • Bring your ID if you're military or a first responder, because it gets you in free each day.
  • Pick up a raffle form at the show and take your purchases to the free gift wrap included with each paid ticket.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Mimosas with Mrs. Claus on Sunday morning.
  • Hourly door prizes on Saturday.
  • Military and first responders with ID get in free each day.
  • Shoppers who buy tickets online are entered into a prize drawing.
  • Group rates are available by calling the organizers.

Links & Contact

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Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I shop for?

There are more than 300 booths with handmade items, fashion, jewelry, home décor and gourmet goods from makers around the country. It's a good chance to find new brands and meet the people who make them.

Can I bring my kids?

Yes. Anyone under 16 has to be with an adult.

Are there giveaways or prizes?

Yes. There's a prize wheel, a raffle with entry forms at the show, a Secret Santa scavenger hunt and hourly door prizes on Saturday. The first 500 shoppers each day get a free shopping bag, and every paid ticket comes with free gift wrap.

Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair?

Yes. Strollers, wheelchairs, walkers and mobility scooters are all allowed.

How can I become a vendor?

Fill out the exhibitor registration form. The organizers welcome both local and traveling vendors with good products.

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