# Asheville Christmas Market 2026

> Asheville Christmas Market in Asheville, North Carolina: Dec 5 to 6, 2026. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/asheville-big-crafty/

Asheville, [North Carolina](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/north-carolina/)

Official name: The Big Crafty

Saturday, December 5 to Sunday, December 6, 2026

| Dates | Saturday, December 5 to Sunday, December 6, 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run |
| Hours | Saturday and Sunday: **noon to 6 pm** |
| Where | Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, downtown 87 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801 [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.5975,-82.5554) |
| Admission | Ticket needed. Saturday (preview day) $10, kids free; Sunday free |
| Organizer | The Big Crafty. [Official website](https://www.thebigcrafty.com/) |
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## Checked Against the Source

These dates and hours come from the organizer's own website, not from another guide.

- [The Big Crafty](https://www.thebigcrafty.com/), checked November 4, 2026

Outdoor markets can close early for weather. On the day, check the [official website](https://www.thebigcrafty.com/). Something out of date? [Let us know](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/contact/).

## Asheville Christmas Market: Quick Answers

### When does Asheville Christmas Market open in 2026?

It opens on Saturday, December 5, 2026.

### When does Asheville Christmas Market close for the season?

The last day is Sunday, December 6, 2026.

### What are Asheville Christmas Market's hours?

Saturday and Sunday noon to 6 pm.

### Is Asheville Christmas Market open every day?

Yes. The organizer lists no closed days between Dec 5 and Dec 6.

### Where is Asheville Christmas Market?

Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, downtown, in Asheville, North Carolina. The address is 87 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801.

### Is Asheville Christmas Market free, or do you need a ticket?

You need a ticket. Saturday (preview day) $10, kids free; Sunday free.

## About Asheville Christmas Market

Asheville's big indoor holiday craft fair, with about 185 juried artists and makers over one December weekend at the downtown civic center.

## Where Is Asheville Christmas Market?

Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, downtown, 87 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801. The other dots are nearby markets.

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