Christmas Carousel

I love the Christmas Carousel market. A lot of the vendors come every year. There is a good mix of Christmas decorations vendors and Christmas gift ideas. There is an entrance fee to get in but it is good for all three days. Santa is available to have your child’s picture taken and carolers walk around singing. It put me in a Christmas mood. Try the popped pasta in the dill flavor while you are there. It is my favorite!

For 25 years The Christmas Carousel has operated in the Jim Graham Building on the NC State Fairgrounds on Thanksgiving Weekend. The main focus of the show is a showcase of unique handcrafted items that are great Christmas gifts.
Among the many things available are food items such as jams, pickles, soup mixes, cocoa, and sauces, jewelry, Christmas decorations, art, locally made soaps, pet items, and clothing. There are a few booths for other companies such as cell phone service and subscriptions for the local daily newspaper. There is a nice mix of vendors so most everyone can find something of interest. Santa Claus is there to speak with the children, and entertainment such as carolers usually roam through the show.
Layout of the show is well done. Aisles give enough space so those that are stopped at a particular booth are not clogging the walkways for those going by. There are also well placed seating near Santa and in the back «food court» for those needing a rest during the visit. Pricing for most items seem to be in the low to moderate range,