Meet Your Show Organizers
We Love Christmas & We Love Shows
A Brother-Sister Super Team
Kate Dillon and Jimmy Schiltz are the sister-brother duo that brought the Hickory Shows to life. As show organizers they have proven experience in organizing shows with amazing turnout for vendors and attendees. Hickory Shows also produces the CARS Racing Show in Hickory, NC - a show that is in it's fifth successful year. Jimmy and Kate are both small business owners, so their goal is always to elevate and give small business a platform to grow their customer base. At the Hickory Christmas Show, you will find local artisans with amazing handcrafted goods. Our goal is to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
European Christmas Dreams Brought to Life
The Hickory Christmas Show was an idea brought to life after Kate and Jimmy took a family trip to Europe and witnessed the Christmas Markets in Prague. They decided they wanted to bring the old fashioned Christmas Traditions and magic home to Hickory. Kate and Jimmy both grew up with a love for Christmas and family traditions, and they cannot wait for you to make the Hickory Christmas Show a part of your families Christmas Traditions!
Elevate The Local Artisan
The Hickory Shows team focuses on the goal of elevating the local artisan. We understand the struggle that owning a small business comes with. We want to give you the space to show off your hard work! As small business owners ourselves, we know that there is nothing more important than finding customers who will support you. We're here to help. We hope vendors and attendees alike find Hickory Christmas Show to be this place.
Boost our Community
The Hickory Christmas Show is more than just a shopping event. It's a place to make memories with friends and family. The show is also an opportunity to create an event that connects our community.