# Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market 2026

> Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market in Raleigh, North Carolina: Nov 27 to 29, 2026. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the…

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

Friday, November 27 to Sunday, November 29, 2026

| Dates | Friday, November 27 to Sunday, November 29, 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | None 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** |
| Where | Jim Graham Building at the NC State Fairgrounds 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.7934,-78.7117) |
| Admission | Ticket 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) |
| Parking | Free parking at the NC State Fairgrounds. |
| Dogs | Trained service animals only. |
| Organizer | Christmas Carousel. [Official website](https://christmascarousel.com/) |
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## Checked Against the Source

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

- [Christmas Carousel](https://christmascarousel.com/), checked November 4, 2026

On the day, check the [official website](https://christmascarousel.com/). Something out of date? [Let us know](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/contact/).

## 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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