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19th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market

Date: Fri, Dec 4, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Markets

The 19th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market takes place Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Agri Supply Exposition Center at the NC State Fairgrounds, 4825 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. The event is a fundraiser by Sts. Cyril and Methodius Byzantine Catholic Parish. Shop for new and collectible gifts and decorative items from Ukraine, Poland, Germany, Czech/Slovakia, Scandinavia, and Ireland/British Isles. The food is also a highlight. Buy traditional pierogi to eat at the market or to take home. And you'll find all kinds of baked goods, including apricot kolach rolls, German breakfast stollen, Irish whiskey cakes and much more. In addition, meet St. Nicholas!

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19th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market

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When
Dec 4
Fri, Dec 4, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where
Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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The 19th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market is a festive holiday shopping event featuring imported goods and traditional foods from several European nations. Organized as a fundraiser by Sts. Cyril and Methodius Byzantine Catholic Parish, the market brings together specialty items from Ukraine, Poland, Germany, Slovakia, Scandinavia, and the British Isles. What to Know: The market takes place at the Agri Supply Exposition Center at the NC State Fairgrounds on Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, 2026. Admission is free, though the organizers appreciate donations. You can purchase traditional pierogi to eat on-site or take home, alongside baked goods like apricot kolach rolls, German breakfast stollen, and Irish whiskey cakes. Children can also meet St. Nicholas during the event. This market is an excellent weekend stop to check off your holiday shopping list with items you cannot find at standard big-box stores, all while enjoying authentic seasonal treats.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an admission fee for the market?
No, admission to the market is free, though donations to the organizing parish are appreciated.
What kind of food is available at the event?
You can buy traditional pierogi to eat there or take home, plus various baked goods including apricot kolach rolls, German breakfast stollen, and Irish whiskey cakes.
Can children meet St. Nicholas here?
Yes, visitors have the opportunity to meet St. Nicholas at the market.

Last updated

FREE

Dec 4

Plan Your Visit

Schedule

19th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market runs Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Getting There

The listing doesn't name one place, so check the official event page for where to go.

What to Bring

Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.

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