HOLIDAY MARKET &
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
November 21, 2026 | 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for a magical afternoon in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem! The Holiday Market & Christmas Tree Lighting at 500 W 5th is a free and festive celebration for the entire community. Browse unique gifts from local vendors, enjoy seasonal treats, and experience the joy of live music and holiday cheer. Then gather with friends and neighbors as we light up the night with our beautiful Christmas tree, a moment you won't want to miss!
Featured
Activities
Schedule
We have a full day of fun planned. All activities are FREE and open to the public.
40 + Artisan Vendors
Kids' Craft Area
Food / Beer Trucks
S'mores Area
The Downtown Grille Popup
Live Music
Christmas Tree Lighting
12pm - 7pm
12pm - 7pm
12pm - 7pm
12pm - 7pm
12pm - 7pm
3pm - 7pm
6pm
2026 Vendor list
Crafts by Gerri
Featured
musicians
Martha Bassett
Singing holiday tunes & upbeat americana
Martha Bassett has fronted several bands in North Carolina
performing swing, bossa nova, and Americana music. She hosts The
Martha Bassett Show, a live musical variety show that occurs twice a
month at the Reeves Theater in Elkin, NC. The show, which will begin
its 9th season in 2026, features national, regional, and local artists,
and is currently broadcast on public radio throughout much of the mid-south United States.
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