Southern Christmas Show in Charlotte returns this week on Wednesday, November 11th and runs through Sunday, November 22nd. This year, the Southern Christmas Show begins one day early in time for Veteran's Day. And to recognize Veteran's Day, USO North Carolina volunteers will be at the front entrance selling “I Support the Troops” stickers for $10 each. Anyone purchasing the stickers will receive a 10% discount on their purchases in select exhibit spaces displaying an “I Support the Troops”sign.
I look forward to this show every year... and, I know Christmas is literally "just around the corner" once the show arrives in Charlotte. The Southern Christmas Show has been coming to Charlotte for 48 years now. Attending this show is an annual tradition for many Charlotteans to "kick off" their holiday season, as it's become mine since I moved to Charlotte in 1998. More than 100,000 visitors begin their holiday buying season by attending the Southern Christmas Show in Charlotte.
If you're looking for holiday decorating ideas, ornaments, gifts, art, crafts, food... with the Southern Christmas show featuring over 400 merchants and exhibitors displaying their wares, this is the place to go! You really will find something for every taste and budget. And I know I always find that one-of-a-kind gift I'm looking for, for someone special on my Christmas list. And one thing I love to do is wander from booth to booth tasting all of the great holiday goodies!
Three tips to enhance your experience:
- I like to arrive in time for opening for easier parking and smaller crowds. If you go on a Sunday, early in the morning is the best time to come before the post-brunch crowd arrives. Busloads of people come from all over the South to attend this show so be prepared for crowds.
- Wear comfortable shoes--you'll be covering a lot of territory at the Expo.
- Bring a tote bag or two (or three) to carry your purchases.
Admission:
Adults: $12.00 at the door Youth: $3.00 (Ages 6-12) Children under 6 free with paying adult
Advance Tickets: $10.00 or $9.50 With Your Harris Teeter VIC Card at participating store locations
On-Line Ticket Purchases: https://southernshows.com/scs/tickets/
Location:
The Park Expo and Conference Center
2500 E. Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28205
Driving Directions to The Park Expo and Conference Center
Hours : Open Daily November 11th - November 22nd
Sunday, Mondays, Tuesdays: 10am-6pm
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays: 10am-9pm
Parking at the Park Expo and Conference Center and Bojangles Arena: $7.00 all day for cars. And you can ask for valet parking for $18.00.
Check here for Exhibitor Coupons and you can save some money on purchases, as well.
Lots of great information about the show on the Southern Christmas Show's Facebook page, too!
Charlotte's Southern Christmas Show, which begins on November 11th and runs through November 22nd features something for everyone. Don't miss it!
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