# Columbia Holiday Market 2026

> Columbia Holiday Market in Columbia, South Carolina: Dec 3 to 6, 2026. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/columbia-junior-league-holiday-market/

Columbia, [South Carolina](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/south-carolina/)

Official name: Junior League of Columbia Holiday Market

Thursday, December 3 to Sunday, December 6, 2026

| Dates | Thursday, December 3 to Sunday, December 6, 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | None 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** |
| Where | Goodman and Cantey buildings at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds 1200 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29201 [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=33.9795,-81.0216) |
| Admission | Ticket needed. $10, children 12 and under free; the ticket is good for return visits all weekend (2026) |
| Parking | Parking $5 at Gate 6, 901 George Rogers Blvd. |
| Organizer | Junior League of Columbia. [Official website](https://www.jlcolumbia.org/support/holiday-market/) |
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## Checked Against the Source

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

- [Experience Columbia SC](https://www.experiencecolumbiasc.com/blog/post/holiday-shopping-in-columbia-sc-celebrate-the-season-with-local-makers/), checked November 3, 2026
- [Junior League of Columbia](https://www.jlcolumbia.org/support/holiday-market/), checked November 3, 2026

On the day, check the [official website](https://www.jlcolumbia.org/support/holiday-market/). Something out of date? [Let us know](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/contact/).

## 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.

## Hotels Near Columbia Holiday Market

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