45th Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market

The Virginia Beach Christmas Market is a treasured holiday tradition and one of the best opportunities for artists to reach serious holiday shoppers.Held over Thanksgiving weekend, this iconic event is the largest and longest-running holiday market in the Hampton Roads region for over 45 years. Families, friends, and relatives plan their entire weekend around it—making it a destination shopping experience. Shoppers line up early each day creating a high-energy atmosphere and strong weekend sales. Many veteran artists break sales records each year. Load-in begins at noon on Wednesday (the venue is closed Thursday for Thanksgiving) and again at 6am on Friday morning. Porters are ready to assist artists and complimentary hot coffee is served each morning to fuel your day. If you're looking to join a time-tested event with a strong buying crowd, dedicated returning artists, and a holiday spirit like no other—apply early and make your mark Thanksgiving Weekend! Since 1982, Events Management Group, Inc. (EMG) has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading producers of arts and crafts shows. EMG’s events consistently draw a loyal and enthusiastic audience—ranging from passionate shoppers to dedicated collectors—who appreciate high-quality American crafts and fine art in both traditional and contemporary styles.