The Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic Art & Craft Festival returns to the Special Events Center at the Greensboro Complex for Thanksgiving weekend, November 27–29, 2026. It is the Triad’s Thanksgiving weekend tradition, filling the aisles with handcrafted pottery, jewelry, clothing, woodwork, glass, fine art, photography, tasty treats, seasonal specialties, and home décor. See more events this week in Charlotte and across the Carolinas.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, November 27 – Sunday, November 29, 2026
- Time: Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET
- Venue: Special Events Center, Greensboro Complex
- Address: 1921 West Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27403
- Tickets: Adults (13+) $10 at the door; children (6–12) $1 at the door; children under 6 free. Card payments only. More details at the Greensboro Complex event page.
The Triad’s Thanksgiving Weekend Tradition
Whether you are classic or contemporary, practical or whimsical, you will find something for every style, taste, and budget at the Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic. Browse aisles full of one-of-a-kind gifts and stocking stuffers: handcrafted pottery, jewelry, clothing, woodwork, glass, fine art, photography, tasty treats, seasonal specialties, and home décor. It is the place to find gifts you will not find anywhere else.
Know Before You Go
The festival runs three days: Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Greensboro Complex has a clear bag policy and does not allow bags larger than 8.5 x 11 inches, and there is no coat or bag check, so pack light. The Special Events Center sits inside the Greensboro Complex, with parking lots around the venue.
Tickets
Admission is at the door only, and card payments only: adults (13+) $10, children (6–12) $1, and children under 6 free. For another holiday market in Greensboro, see the Holiday Market at Greensboro Complex, November 6–8.