Illustration of a mountain-town Christmas market with timber chalets, snowy peaks and shoppers carrying a tree (Hickory Christmas Show)
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Hickory Christmas Show

Visitors can shop from more than 200 regional artisans, makers, and boutiques offering handcrafted holiday decor, gifts, and specialty treats. Children can participate in hands-on soap and wood carving sessions, craft letters to Santa, and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus for photos. Live seasonal entertainment takes place throughout the event, featuring performances by local choirs and dance academies.

Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 All ages

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Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Super Shopper Weekend Pass: $16 online / $18 at the door; valid Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Friday early entry from 9 AM–12 PM, a complimentary event tote bag, automatic entry into drawings, and access to everything in the Single-Day pass. Single-Day Admission: $10 online / $12 at the door; valid for any one full day, with access to Santa’s Workshop, Letters to Santa, the artisan market, and Main Stage performances.

Hours

Friday: 9 AM–12 PM Super Shopper Early Access for Weekend Pass holders only; 12 PM–6 PM General Admission. Saturday: 9 AM–6 PM. Sunday: 11 AM–4 PM.

Food & Drink

Vendors offer specialty foods and handmade sweets.

Accessibility

Strollers and wagons are welcome except during Friday's Super Shopper early access window.

Location

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Hickory Metro Convention Center · 1960 13th Ave Dr SE #5186, Hickory, NC 28602 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children and holiday shoppers

Vibe

Festive, bustling, family-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Buy tickets online instead of at the door, since both the Weekend Pass and Single-Day Admission cost less when bought ahead.
  • Leave the stroller or wagon at home if you're coming for Friday's early access, which is stroller- and wagon-free and only for Weekend Pass holders.
  • Bring kids on Saturday or Sunday for the full family experience, with soap and wood carving in Santa's Workshop and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
  • Have kids write a letter to Santa at the workshop, where materials are provided and letters can be displayed in the gallery or mailed to the North Pole.
  • Come on Sunday for a relaxed visit, browsing more than 200 artisan booths and listening to the choirs on the Main Stage.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Friday Super Shopper Early Access is for Weekend Pass holders only, before general admission opens, and strollers and wagons aren't allowed.
  • The Super Shopper Weekend Pass includes three-day access, a free tote bag and automatic entry into drawings for shopping sprees and vendor gift packages.
  • Watch for surprise appearances by the Grinch and the Chick-fil-A Cow.
  • Tickets cost less online than at the door.

Links & Contact

Run by Hickory Shows

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there for kids?

In Santa's Workshop, the Catawba Valley Wood Carvers let kids try soap and wood carving themselves. Kids can also write letters to Santa with materials provided, then display them in the gallery or mail them in the North Pole mailbox. Santa and Mrs. Claus are on their North Pole Stage for photos.

What can I shop for?

There are more than 200 makers, artisans and local boutiques, and over 70% of them are from the Carolinas and surrounding regions. You'll also find specialty foods and handmade sweets.

What entertainment is there?

Local choirs and dance academies perform on the Main Stage. Watch for surprise visits from the Grinch and the Chick-fil-A Cow.

What does the Super Shopper Weekend Pass include?

It's good all three days and includes Friday early entry before general admission, when strollers and wagons aren't allowed. It also comes with a free tote bag and automatic entry into drawings for shopping sprees and vendor gift packages.

How can I become a vendor?

Fill out the Hickory Christmas Show vendor application. The show is looking for high-quality, unique or handcrafted items from artisans, makers and boutique businesses.

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