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🎄 THE YEAR OF THE DEER IS HERE! 🦌Join us this December as the 4th Annual Hickory Christmas Show returns to the Hickory Metro Convention Center for three unforgettable days of Holiday Magic & Fun!
📅 December 4–6, 2026
📍 Hickory Metro Convention Center | Hickory, NC
This year, we're celebrating THE YEAR OF THE DEER — a festive nod to one of Christmas's most beloved icons and a theme filled with the nostalgic sights, sounds, flavors and traditions of the holiday season.
With over 200 unique vendors, the Hickory Christmas Show brings together an incredible selection of handmade goods, holiday décor, specialty foods, unique gifts and one-of-a-kind finds — including plenty of ideas for those people who are always the hardest to shop for!
But this is much more than a shopping event.
🎅 Visit Santa & Mrs. Claus
🎶 Enjoy live stage performances and holiday entertainment
🔨 Make memories at Santa's Workshop, featuring hands-on activities and traditional crafts
🍽️ Enjoy European-inspired holiday food and treats
📸 Discover festive photo & selfie spots throughout the show
🎁 Win prizes and giveaways
🍷 Sip, shop and enjoy a little holiday wine
🦌 And watch for special Year of the Deer touches throughout the show!
The Hickory Christmas Show blends the charm and nostalgia of a traditional Christmas market with a fun, festive experience the entire family can enjoy.
✨ SUPER SHOPPER FRIDAY
Want to shop before the crowds?
Our limited-quantity Weekend Pass includes exclusive Super Shopper Early Access on Friday morning from 9 AM–12 PM.
During these special shopping hours, no strollers or wagons are permitted, giving Weekend Pass holders extra room and time to browse more than 200 vendor booths before general admission begins.
🚗 FREE PARKING + FREE SANTA'S EXPRESS SHUTTLE
Parking is FREE, plus we'll once again offer our FREE Santa's Express Shuttle Service from Valley Hills Mall, making your visit even easier.
🎄 2026 SHOW HOURS
Friday, December 4
9 AM–12 PM — Super Shopper Early Access
Weekend Pass holders only • No strollers or wagons
12 PM–6 PM — General Admission
Saturday, December 5
9 AM–6 PM
Sunday, December 6
11 AM–4 PM
🎟️ TICKETS
Weekend Pass — $18
Limited quantity • Includes Super Shopper Early Access
Single-Day Ticket — $12
Children 12 & Under — FREE
Purchase advance tickets at:
www.hickorychristmasshow.com/tickets
🎅 MAKE IT A CHRISTMAS TRADITION!
Bring your family. Bring your friends. Finish your Christmas shopping. Find something you won't find anywhere else. Eat something delicious. Visit Santa. Enjoy the music. Take some pictures. Make some memories.
And this December, keep your eyes open...
🦌 It's THE YEAR OF THE DEER at the Hickory Christmas Show! 🦌
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🎄 Holiday Magic & Fun — December 4–6, 2026 in Hickory, NC!
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Hickory Metro Convention Center, 1960 13th AVE DR SE,Hickory, North Carolina, United States
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