Southern Christmas Show 2026 in Charlotte, NC

The Southern Christmas Show returns to The Park Expo and Conference Center in Charlotte for a 12-day run from November 11 to 22, 2026. Billed as the largest Christmas fair in North America, the event transforms the halls into a sprawling holiday marketplace where shoppers browse hundreds of exhibitors under one roof. Visitors will find gift and souvenir stalls, toys and games, fashion and clothing, home and office decor, furniture, lighting, seasonal decorations and specialty food vendors. The show is open to both trade buyers and the general public, making it a destination for retail sourcing and family holiday outings alike. Run annually by Marketplace Events, the Southern Christmas Show has become a fixture on Charlotte's late-autumn calendar. Because the event runs for nearly two weeks, travelers often combine a visit with an overnight or weekend stay near the venue on Briar Creek Road, close to Uptown and the city's main highways.