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Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market-2026

Date: Fri, Nov 27, 2026

Time: Fri., 9am-6pm; Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 11am-5pm

Venue: Jim Graham Building at North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh

Price: Adults $12 | Seniors (65+) and Military $10 | Children (6-12) $5

Category: Community

For over 38 years the Christmas Carousel Gift Market has been a Triangle Thanksgiving, tradition for thousands of holiday shoppers. Over 250 Exhibitors come together each year showcasing Arts, Crafts, Holiday Foods, Gifts, Floral, Holiday Decorations and much more!

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Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market-2026

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When
Nov 27–29
Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Fri., 9am-6pm; Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 11am-5pm
Ages
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Price
Adults $12 | Seniors (65+) and Military $10 | Children (6-12) $5
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For over 38 years the Christmas Carousel Gift Market has been a Triangle Thanksgiving, tradition for thousands of holiday shoppers. Over 250 Exhibitors come together each year showcasing Arts, Crafts, Holiday Foods, Gifts, Floral, Holiday Decorations and much more!

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Adults $12 | Seniors (65+) and Military $10 | Children (6-12) $5

Nov 27–29

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Schedule

Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market-2026 runs Fri, Nov 27, 2026, Fri., 9am-6pm; Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 11am-5pm.

Getting There

Jim Graham Building at North Carolina State Fairgrounds is at 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

  • Tickets or entry money — admission is Adults $12 | Seniors (65+) and Military $10 | Children (6-12) $5

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