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Exciting Days
Join us to Kick off the holiday season in style
The Hickory Christmas Show will get your Christmas Spirit flowing! You'll be ready to jingle, sparkle, and shout "Let it Snow from the rooftops!
Start a new family tradition with a visit to the show. You'll find handmade gifts, decor, and treats from local artisans and crafters.
Start a new family tradition with a visit to the show. You'll find handmade gifts, decor, and treats from local artisans and crafters.
When
Friday - Sunday, December 5-7, 2025
Hours:
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday, December 7, 2025 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where
Hickory Metro Convention Center
1960 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Ways To Participate
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event schedule
Time
Event
- 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Catawba County Social Club
This networking event is for all business owners in Catawba County. Join us for a fun evening event and meet other business owners. This event is FREE to attend and there will be prizes. Wear your favorite Christmas sweater. Entry to the event will be at the rear of the convention center. Look for signs.
Time
Event
- 8:00am - 9:30am
Coffee Connections
Enjoy a fun and festive networking event for Catawba County business leaders. Everyone is invited and you may win a prize. This networking event is FREE. Entry at the rear of the convention center – look for a sign.
- 8:00am - 10:00am
Vendor Only Hours
- 10:00am - 1:00 pm
Super Shopper Hours
- 1:00pm - 6:00pm
General Admission
Time
Event
- 9:00am
Show Opens
- 9:00am
Festival of Trees Display Open
- 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Santa's Workshop
Visit with Santa
Kids can share their holiday wish lists with Santa and Mrs. Claus. There’s no extra charge, and parents are welcome to snap their own photos to capture the moment.
- 9:00am
- Santa's Workshop
Letters to Santa Station Open
Kids can make their wish list, write a letter, and even decorate their creations with crayons and markers. When complete, they can drop their letter into the Letters to Santa mailbox.
- TBD
- Santa's Workshop
Santa's Workshop Open
- 10:00am - 8:00pm
- Stage
Performances (TBD)
- TBD
- Stage
Festival of Trees Awards Presentation
- 8:00pm
Show Closes
Time
Event
- 10:00am
Show Opens
- 10:00am
Festival of Trees Display Open
- 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Santa's Workshop
Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Kids can share their holiday wish lists with Santa and Mrs. Claus. There’s no extra charge, and parents are welcome to snap their own photos to capture the moment.
- 10:00am
- Santa's Workshop
Letters to Santa Station Open
Kids can make their wish list, write a letter, and even decorate their creations with crayons and markers. When complete, they can drop their letter into the Letters to Santa mailbox.
- TBD
- Santa's Workshop
Santa's Workshop Open
- TBD
- Stage
Performances (TBD)
- 4:00pm
Show Closes
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