Name: Hometown Christmas Artisan Craft Market
Start: 2026-12-05T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-12-05T20:00:00-05:00

About the event

The Hometown Christmas Artisan Craft Market, a special edition of Favored Conference and Events Artisan Craft Markets in partnership with the Kernersville Museum Foundation and the Kernersville Chamber of Commerce, transforms downtown Kernersville into a true old-fashioned Christmas celebration—where everything comes alive with twinkling lights, hometown pride, and holiday cheer around every corner. As part of Kernersville's Hometown Christmas, this festive market features local artisans, seasonal shopping, food trucks, and more. Downtown during the market there will be carolers, Santa Claus, and the beloved annual Christmas Tree Lighting (6–7 PM at Town Hall), the lighted flower displays with hot cocoa, donuts, and live performances from local choirs and musicians. Guests can use trolley rides throughout the evening—bringing the entire downtown into one glowing Christmas experience. Vendor Holiday Storefront Competition (Highly Encouraged and Recommended) As part of this special Hometown Christmas Market, all participating vendors are HIGHLY encouraged and it is requested to decorate their booth or space with an old-fashioned, festive Christmas theme. This is not only encouraged—it is part of a friendly storefront decorating competition designed to bring a cohesive, hometown holiday feel throughout the market. We are looking for creativity rooted in tradition: warm lights, classic Christmas colors, nostalgic décor, handmade touches, and small-town holiday charm. This will further build the Hometown Christmas feel. *NOTE: Power will not be accessible to the booths, so please plan accordingly for any decor. Judging will take place during the event hours. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Holiday Booth Display & Most Creative Display. Winners will be selected based on creativity, presentation, and overall Christmas spirit. As part of the Artisan Craft Market: Crafting For a Cause, hosted by Favored Conferences and Events in Kernersville, NC, each market supports a local nonprofit within the community. We are committed to serving our neighbors, supporting small businesses, and uplifting local artisans by providing a vibrant marketplace for unique, handmade goods and meaningful holiday shopping. Once applications are submitted and reviewed, vendors will only be charged upon acceptance. No payment is required unless approved. All official communication will come directly from the Favored Conferences and Events team via @ email addresses or through Eventeny. For questions or concerns, please call 786.627.2848. We hope you join us for the celebration that stretches across town for an unforgettable holiday tradition for all ages.

Dates

Dec 05, 2026 · 3:00 PM - Dec 05, 2026 · 8:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

North Carolina, United States

127 W. Mountain Street, Kernersville, North Carolina 27284, United States

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Parking instructions

There are multiple parking options available for attendees. You can conveniently park across the street at the public parking areas downtown. Vendors must park in the public lots. NO driving into the park is allowed or parking long the street.

Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications

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Kernersville's Hometown Christmas & Artisan Craft Market

Deadline: Oct 27, 2026

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Kernerville's Hometown Christmas & Artisan Craft Market, a special edition of Favored Conference and Events Artisan Craft Markets in partnership with the Kernersville Museum, Kernersville Parks and Recreation and the Kernersville Chamber of Commerce, transforms downtown Kernersville into a true old-fashioned Christmas celebration!

This event is a collaborative effort as part of Kernersville's Hometown Christmas between the Kernersville Chamber of Commerce, the Kernersville Museum, Kernersville Parks and Recreation, and Favored Conferences & Events, bringing the entire Downtown Kernersville community together for a magical Christmas celebration on the first Saturday in December.

Guests can enjoy:

• An Artisan Craft Market featuring talented local makers and vendors
• Santa Claus at the Historic Depot
• The beloved Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (6:00–7:00 PM at Town Hall)
• Hot cocoa and donuts
• Live performances from local choirs and musicians throughout downtown
• Christmas by Candlelight at Körner's Folly (5:00–9:00 PM; advance tickets required)
• Trolley rides through the beautiful Blooms to Bells display (4:00–8:00 PM)
• Family-friendly activities and children's entertainment
• Festive holiday shopping and dining opportunities
• Countless holiday photo opportunities throughout downtown

Together, these experiences transform Downtown Kernersville into one glowing Christmas destination filled with holiday magic, community spirit, and unforgettable memories for all ages.

Vendor Holiday Storefront Competition
As part of this special Kernersville's Hometown Christmas Market, all participating vendors are strongly advised to fully decorate their booth or space in an old-fashioned, festive Christmas theme. This is not only encouraged—it is part of a friendly storefront decorating competition designed to bring a cohesive, hometown holiday feel throughout the market.

We are looking for creativity rooted in tradition: warm lights, classic Christmas colors, nostalgic décor, handmade touches, and small-town holiday charm. Think less modern minimalism and more old-fashioned Christmas on Main Street.

Judging will take place during the event hours.

A prize will be awarded for the Best Holiday Booth Display.

Winner will be selected based on creativity, presentation, and overall Christmas spirit.

****Lighting Notice: This market will take place outdoors during evening hours. While the park will be beautifully illuminated and street lighting is available along two sides of the park, overall lighting throughout the vendor area will be limited. Electricity is not available for vendors, so we encourage you to plan ahead and bring battery-powered or self-contained lighting to enhance your booth display. Creative lighting can help showcase your products and create a warm, festive atmosphere for shoppers. Please plan accordingly. ****

About the Artisan Craft Market

Once applications are submitted and reviewed, vendors will only be charged upon acceptance. No payment is required unless approved.

All official communication will come directly from the Favored Conferences and Events team via @favoredevents.net email addresses or through Eventeny.

For questions or concerns, please call 786.627.2848 or 336-793-7998

This market will be hosted outside at Harmon Park and the Kernersville Museum, located at 152 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284.

A portion of the vendor fees will go to support our Non-Profit Partner.

Now Accepting Applications.

Due to our commitment to ensuring a diverse and well-rounded variety of vendors, our committee will carefully review all applications and make final selections by October 30th, 2026

All applicants will be notified of their application status after review, and selected vendors will have one full month to prepare for the market.

We appreciate your interest and look forward to reviewing your submission.

You will not be notified of your application status after October 30.

Please read the Terms and Conditions for more Important Market information

Terms & Conditions

1.All vendors participate in this craft market at their own risk and release Favored Conferences and Events, LLC, their team, non-profit partners, volunteers and the venue of all liability that may arise from and during the event set up, duration and tear down. 2. All transactions between the Vendor and customer are the responsibility of the Vendor. Vendors must have their own change funds. ATMs will not be present on the property. 3. All vendor spaces are required to be staffed by at least 1 individual who is 18 years old or older at all times. 4. For a list of all terms, please see terms and conditions listed in the application. 5. Favored Conferences & Events, their team, the non-profit volunteers, partners, and the venue are not liable or responsible for any theft, damage, etc to a space. 6. Vendor is responsible for set-up and break-down according to procedures set forth by the market. (no loading assistance will be provided) 7. Spaces will be assigned by organizers and will be 10' x 10' per vendor. 8. All vendors are outdoors for this market. Please be prepared for all types of terrain. 9. Failure to show to vend without proper notification of 1 week may result in not being allowed to show at future markets (special circumstances can be considered). 10. Tobacco, alcohol and drug related products (EXP:THC) are prohibited. The applicant shall indemnify and hold Favored Conferences and Events, the Town of Kernersville, Kernersville Parks and Recreation, organizers and partners harmless from and against any and all claims for personal injuries, death, damages, costs, and/or any part of the area thereof by the applicants, or his employees, volunteers, partners or associates. This event may be photographed and/or videotaped. By participation in this event, you hereby consent to the use of your likeness or image in those photographs or video for future promotional consideration by Favored Conferences and Events.

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