45th Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market

Starts on Friday, November 27th, 2026

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

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About the event

This annual popular event features more than 225 fine artisans from more than 20 states. Consistently voted in Sunshine Artist Magazine's Top 100 Contemporary Craft Shows in the US, and this year was ranked #25 ! Held over Thanksgiving/Black Friday Weekend, customers line up hours ahead to be the first to purchase from our artists. Just in time for serious gift-buying, the Virginia Beach Convention Center is transformed into a huge festive marketplace bursting with over 12,000 enthusiastic holiday shoppers looking for a kaleidoscope of traditional and contemporary artworks. Virginia Beach is also bustling with tourists and visitors this time of year and the show is located ¼ mile from the popular oceanfront. Come join many seasoned veterans and make your mark over Thanksgiving weekend at this amazing event!

Dates

Nov 27, 2026 · 10:00 AM - Nov 29, 2026 · 5:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

Virginia, United States

Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451, United States

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Parking instructions

Parking is free & plentiful! Shuttles run from satellite lots all weekend long.

Event highlights

Santa Visits All Weekend!

Santa Will Visit All Weekend Long for Photo Opportunities and Visits with Children!  11am-3pm Daily

Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications

Interested in applying:

1 active application

45th Virginia Beach Christmas Market - 2026 Artist Application

Deadline: Mar 02, 2026

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2026 VIRGINIA BEACH CHRISTMAS MARKET APPLICATION - PLEASE READ BELOW

Hello! Thanks for your interest in our 45th Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market! PLEASE REVIEW THIS ARTIST RESOURCE GUIDE: BEFORE YOU APPLY BY CLICKING HERE:

22940-document-6h45bvrj54s21762690924-1200.pdf

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Agreement:

By signing this application, you agree to the parameters listed above and have your booth balance paid in full by June 16, 2026.

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