Holly Day Fair
Shoppers can explore an extensive marketplace featuring approximately 150 vendors from across the Southeast. Offerings include holiday décor, handmade crafts, fashionable clothing, jewelry, children’s toys, and specialty food items.
What to Expect
The largest holiday gift and craft show in Eastern North Carolina.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Junior League of Fayetteville
Food & Drink
Vendors offer specialty food items.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and families with children
Vibe
Festive and bustling
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $10 General Admission. – Get tickets
- Accessibility: Strollers and rolling carts are not allowed during the Thursday morning Super Shopper hours.
Tips & Advice
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, because you'll be browsing around 150 vendors at the Crown Expo Center.
- Book Super Shopper or Sip and Shop for early access on Thursday morning, and leave strollers and rolling carts at home during those hours.
- Buy Sip and Shop tickets in person at the Crown Complex Box Office, because they are not sold anywhere else.
- Bring children ages 5 to 11 on Sunday afternoon for Photos with Santa, which includes meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus, storytime and cookies.
- Get a separate Ladies Night Out ticket if you want to shop on Friday evening after general admission closes for the day.
Special Events & Promotions
- Super Shopper / VIP early access on Thursday morning (no strollers or rolling carts).
- Sip and Shop on Thursday morning: early access, an exclusive shopping session and a commemorative gift. Tickets are sold in person at the Crown Complex Box Office only.
- Ladies Night Out on Friday evening, separate ticket.
- Photos with Santa on Sunday afternoon for children ages 5 to 11, with Santa and Mrs. Claus, storytime and cookies (separate ticket).
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I shop for?
About 150 vendors from across the Southeast sell holiday décor, handmade crafts, clothing, jewelry, children's toys, specialty foods and more.
Is there anything for kids?
Photos with Santa runs on Sunday afternoon for children ages 5 to 11. Kids meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, get a photo with Santa, and enjoy storytime and cookies.
Can I bring a stroller or rolling cart?
Not during the Super Shopper hours on Thursday morning. That early-access session doesn't allow strollers or rolling carts.
What should I wear?
Comfortable walking shoes. There are a lot of booths to cover.
Where do the proceeds go?
Part of the proceeds support the Junior League of Fayetteville's community work. That includes CAP grants, scholarships and programs for children and families in Cumberland County and nearby.
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