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Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia Holiday Market 2026

Official name: Junior League of Columbia Holiday Market

Thursday, December 3 to Sunday, December 6, 2026

DatesThursday, December 3 to Sunday, December 6, 2026
Days ClosedNone listed: open every day of its run
Hours
  • Thursday to Saturday, December 3 to 5: 9:30 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday, December 6: noon to 4 pm
WhereGoodman and Cantey buildings at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds
1200 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29201 Directions
AdmissionTicket needed. $10, children 12 and under free; the ticket is good for return visits all weekend (2026)
ParkingParking $5 at Gate 6, 901 George Rogers Blvd.
OrganizerJunior League of Columbia. Official website
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Columbia Holiday Market: Quick Answers

When does Columbia Holiday Market open in 2026?

It opens on Thursday, December 3, 2026.

When does Columbia Holiday Market close for the season?

The last day is Sunday, December 6, 2026.

What are Columbia Holiday Market's hours?

Thursday to Saturday, December 3 to 5 9:30 am to 5 pm; Sunday, December 6 noon to 4 pm.

Is Columbia Holiday Market open every day?

Yes. The organizer lists no closed days between Dec 3 and Dec 6.

Where is Columbia Holiday Market?

Goodman and Cantey buildings at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds, in Columbia, South Carolina. The address is 1200 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29201.

Is Columbia Holiday Market free, or do you need a ticket?

You need a ticket. $10, children 12 and under free; the ticket is good for return visits all weekend (2026).

About Columbia Holiday Market

A four-day holiday shopping event, the Junior League of Columbia's largest fundraiser for some 40 years, with nearly 160 merchants under one roof at the State Fairgrounds.

Where Is Columbia Holiday Market?

Goodman and Cantey buildings at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29201. The other dots are nearby markets.

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