When a Target Gift Card Won’t Cut It: Handcrafted Holiday Market at the NC State Fairgrounds

If you’re staring down your holiday gift list and realizing a last-minute big-box gift card just isn’t going to impress, the Handcrafted Holiday Market is here to save the day. Packed with artisan-made goods, this two-day market is the perfect place to find thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts that actually feel personal.

Hosted at the NC State Fairgrounds Exposition Center, the market runs Saturday and Sunday, with admission covering both days—so you can browse, circle back, and shop with intention. Bonus: the Fairgrounds offers plenty of free parking, making this an easy stop during the holiday rush.

📍 NC State Fairgrounds – Exposition Center, Gate 12, 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh
💸 Cost: $5 online, $7 at the door; children 16 and under free (admission valid both days)
📅 Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
📅 Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

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Founder + Principal at Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group

Lisa Jeffries, a 2007 graduate of N.C. State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and Poole College of Management, has been working in marketing since 2005. Her professional work experience ranges from independent, family-owned businesses to high-growth tech startups. Lisa’s specific areas of expertise include new media and experiential marketing for service-based businesses. Passionate about her clients, cheering on the Wolfpack, live music, and rescuing animals, she is also the founder of Raleigh Food & Wine and Raleighwood Wifi. Lisa completed the NC State + SKEMA Business School MSc dual master’s degree program in Global Luxury Management in 2016, publishing a thesis, Location-Based Opportunities for Brand Marketing With Emphasis on Application Within Luxury Industries.

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