Best Christmas Markets

Raleigh, North Carolina

Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market 2026

Friday, November 27 to Sunday, November 29, 2026

DatesFriday, November 27 to Sunday, November 29, 2026
Days ClosedNone listed: open every day of its run
Hours
  • Friday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm
WhereJim Graham Building at the NC State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 Directions
AdmissionTicket needed. Adults $12, seniors 65+ and military $10, children 6-12 $5, under 6 free; the ticket is good all three days with a return pass (2026)
ParkingFree parking at the NC State Fairgrounds.
DogsTrained service animals only.
OrganizerChristmas Carousel. Official website
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Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market: Quick Answers

When does Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market open in 2026?

It opens on Friday, November 27, 2026.

When does Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market close for the season?

The last day is Sunday, November 29, 2026.

What are Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market's hours?

Friday 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday 11 am to 5 pm.

Is Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market open every day?

Yes. The organizer lists no closed days between Nov 27 and Nov 29.

Where is Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market?

Jim Graham Building at the NC State Fairgrounds, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The address is 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607.

Is Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market free, or do you need a ticket?

You need a ticket. Adults $12, seniors 65+ and military $10, children 6-12 $5, under 6 free; the ticket is good all three days with a return pass (2026).

About Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market

A Thanksgiving-weekend indoor gift market of more than 250 exhibitors with crafts, holiday foods, decorations and gifts, held for over 38 years at the NC State Fairgrounds.

Where Is Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market?

Jim Graham Building at the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607. The other dots are nearby markets.

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