Ready to shop from small businesses and vendors this holiday season in Columbia? If you’re looking for opportunities to shop local, nothing beats a vendor fair or holiday market full of handmade gifts, crafts, and tasty treats. They are the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list, plus, you know you’ll be supporting local people and your local economy with your holiday purchases.
Check out these holiday markets, Columbia, SC.
We will be updating throughout the 2026 holiday season as more fabulous local shopping events are announced.
Holiday Shopping Events: Columbia, SC Holiday Markets
Get unique gifts from local vendors at fun holiday markets and shopping events!
🎄 The Holiday Market is back! 🎄
Hosted by Lexington One SEPAC, this special market proudly features vendors with disabilities, giving them an opportunity to showcase and sell their products, talents, and creations to the community.
📅 Friday, November 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📅 Saturday, November 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 Rosenwald Community Learning Center
420 Hendrix Street, Lexington, SC 29072
🎅🏻 Santa will be visiting!! Get your camera ready and stop by his workshop for your holiday photo ops. We are thrilled to be partnering with Santa’s Heroes again this year to bring you a sensory friendly holiday experience.
Bring your friends and family, shop local, and help us celebrate the incredible talents of our vendors! ❤️🎁
On November 7, 2026, AND November 8, 2026, The South Carolina State Farmers Market in conjunction with The Midlands Crafters Association will host a FREE family event for the community. This event will host over 150 vendors, crafters, and local businesses from all over the Midlands. This event is always FREE Admission, FREE Parking and Pet Friendly; everyone is welcome.
Event Hours:
Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9AM until 4PM
Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 12PM until 4PM
FREE ADMISSION! FREE PARKING! PET FRIENDLY!
Where: South Carolina State Farmers Market – 3483 Charleston Highway (South Farmers Shed)
The Junior League of Columbia’s 40th annual Holiday Market brings more than 140 merchants to the State Fairgrounds, and general admission tickets are good for return visits all weekend. Shop gifts, handcrafted goods, specialty foods and holiday treats.
Sesqui Artisan’s Market
When: Sunday, November 8, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where: Sesquicentennial State Park, 9564 Two Notch Rd., Columbia
Cost: Free with park admission ($6 adults; $3.75 SC seniors 65+; $3.50 ages 6–15; ages 5 and under free)
Shop locally made arts and crafts like ceramics, jewelry, fine art and photography at this juried arts and crafts festival, with food and music in the park. Get details from SC State Parks.
Junior League of Columbia Holiday Market
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When: Thursday–Saturday, December 3–5, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, December 6, noon–4 p.m.
Where: Goodman and Cantey buildings, South Carolina State Fairgrounds (park at Gate 6, 901 George Rogers Blvd.)
Cost: General admission $10; children 12 and under free during regular shopping hours; parking $5
The 40th annual Holiday Market brings more than 140 merchants to the Fairgrounds, and general admission tickets are good for return visits all weekend. Bring the kids to Sundaes with Santa on Sunday, December 6, noon–3 p.m. ($8 per child, $10 per adult). See the Holiday Market FAQ.
Snowball Christmas Craft Fair (Lexington)
When: Thursday, December 3 and Friday, December 4, 2026, 4–8 p.m.
Where: Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W. Main St., Lexington
Part of the Town of Lexington’s Snowball Festival (December 3–6), the craft fair features 66 local vendors with handcrafted gifts, home decor and holiday goods. Stay Friday for the tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. See the full Snowball Festival schedule.
Meeting Street Artisan Market – Holiday Edition (West Columbia)
When: Saturdays, December 5, 12 and 19, 2026, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Under the pavilion at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting St., West Columbia
Shop local makers, fresh-produce vendors and locally prepared food at the City of West Columbia’s holiday markets. Get details from the City of West Columbia.
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