Christmas Markets Near Knoxville 2026
5 Christmas and holiday markets within 40 miles of downtown Knoxville, closest first, 2 of them within 5 miles. 3 have 2026 dates, read on the organizer's own page.
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2026 Dates, Closest to Knoxville First
| Market and Distance | Dates | Closed | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Holiday Market Knoxville, TN · under a mile from downtown | Dec 5 to 6, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Pigeon Forge Christmas Market Pigeon Forge, TN · 22 miles southeast | Nov 27 to Dec 26, 2026 | Open Fridays and Saturdays only | Free |
| Gatlinburg Christmas Market Gatlinburg, TN · 28 miles southeast | Nov 30 to Dec 6, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
Distances are as the crow flies from downtown Knoxville; the drive is longer.
Still to Announce 2026 Dates
- Knoxville Christmas Market (Knoxville, 1 mile north)
- Maryville Christmas Market (Maryville, 14 miles south)
Staying Over?
To see a few markets in one trip, a hotel downtown puts most of them within a drive. See Hotels in Knoxville affiliate
Worth the Drive From Knoxville
The most searched Christmas markets between 40 and 90 miles out.
Helen Christkindlmarkt
Helen, Georgia
Nov 28 to Dec 6, 2026
Open Saturdays and Sundays only
88 miles south of Knoxville
Asheville Christmas Market
Asheville, North Carolina
Dec 5 to 6, 2026
81 miles east of Knoxville
Johnson City Christmas Market
Gray, Tennessee
Nov 28, 2026
86 miles east of Knoxville
Christmas Markets Near Knoxville: Questions
What is the closest Christmas market to Knoxville?
Knoxville Holiday Market, under a mile from downtown, is the closest with 2026 dates (Dec 5 to 6, 2026).
What is the most popular Christmas market near Knoxville?
By how often people search for it, Knoxville Holiday Market (under a mile from downtown), then Knoxville Christmas Market (1 mile north).
When do Christmas markets near Knoxville open in 2026?
Pigeon Forge Christmas Market opens first, on Friday, November 27, 2026, and is also the last to close, on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
Are any Christmas markets near Knoxville open after Christmas?
Yes: Pigeon Forge Christmas Market (through Dec 26). Each page has the days it is closed, Christmas Day included.
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