We are seeking exhibitors who are artisans, craftspeople, and makers to kick off the Christmas Season in Hickory! The goal of the show is to showcase unique and handcrafted items for attendees to purchase for gifts, deck the halls of their own home, or treat themselves.
We are also a show focused on community and encourage service businesses to apply.
Now in its 4th year, the Hickory Christmas Show is an indoor show at the height of the Christmas shopping season. Overall attendance is expected at 12,000 - 15,000. The show takes place inside the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, NC.
The focus of the show is on handmade items, specialty foods, and includes local boutiques with unique apparel along with companies selling unique items not available in stores.
For this 3-day show, booth prices start at $475. Complete pricing is shown on the application.
-- Please Read Before Applying --
Please apply Only if you are serious about being an exhibitor in the 2026 show.
We are a juried show. We are currently accepting new applications.
Step 1 - Scroll down to fill out and submit your application.
Step 2 - We review applications in batches and will begin the process in mid to late March.
Note: We limit the number of vendors per category, but do not offer exclusives.
Step 3- If approved, you will receive a link to select your booth size and be directed to a checkout where you can initiate payment. Once payment is made, you will be added to the floorplan. We ask that you take this action in a timely manner. If not, we reserve the right to select another exhibitor. It may sound odd, but we have found that some people apply but don't take the necessary actions to secure their booth.