Victorian Christmas Festival
Visitors can browse hundreds of vendor booths offering holiday décor, handmade arts and crafts, toys, apparel, and specialty treats across multiple exhibition halls. Live entertainment includes performances at the Holiday Jubilee Theater, the Singing Nativity, and strolling Dickens Carolers singing classic carols. Guests can also visit Santa Claus in Santa Land, take photos at the Christmas Cottage, meet adoptable rescue dogs at Puppermint Lane, or relax in the Winter Wine Lounge.
What to Expect
Holiday festival featuring artisan vendors, live entertainment, and the Singing Nativity.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Washington State Fair Event Center
Food & Drink
On-site concession stands offer hot and cold meals, snacks, and full meal service; vendors sell specialty treats, and the Winter Wine Lounge offers wine.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and bustling
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Online Admission: Adult $14; Senior (62+) $12. Onsite Admission: Adult $16; Senior (62+) $14. Military (with ID at the box office): Free. Children (12 and under): Free. – Get tickets
- Parking: Free throughout the event in the Gold and Blue Parking Lots.
- Accessibility: The facility is fully wheelchair accessible, with complimentary wheelchairs available to borrow at the Showplex Show Office with a deposit.
- Pets: Animals are not allowed at the show, unless they are part of a paid exhibitor's display or a service animal.
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets online in advance or at the box office during the show; tickets are valid for one day only.
- Ask for a hand stamp at the Show Office before leaving if you want same-day re-entry.
- Use the Gold or Blue Parking Lots; there are no parking shuttles for the show.
- Leave outside food and drinks at home, as they are not allowed; concession stands serve meals and snacks.
- If bringing a stroller, wagon or shopping cart, be mindful that crowded aisles can make moving through the show less convenient.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children 12 and under enter free.
- Military guests with ID receive free admission at the box office.
- Senior admission is available for guests 62 and older.
- Early Bird shopping is included with General Admission on Thursday and Friday.
- Sunday has shorter opening hours than Thursday through Saturday.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I see and do at the festival?
Browse vendor booths, watch performances at the Holiday Jubilee Theater and the Singing Nativity, hear strolling carolers, and visit Santa Land, the Christmas Cottage and Puppermint Lane.
Can I buy food at the show, and may I bring my own?
Concession stands serve hot and cold meals and snacks. Outside food and beverages are not allowed.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible. Complimentary wheelchairs are available from the Show Office in the back of Showplex, subject to availability, with a government-issued photo ID or major credit card as a deposit.
Can I bring a pet, stroller or shopping cart?
Animals are not allowed except service animals or animals in a paid exhibitor display. Strollers, wagons and shopping carts are permitted, though aisles can be crowded.
Can I leave and return on the same day?
Yes. Get a hand stamp at the Show Office in the back of Showplex before leaving the building.
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