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Christmas Gift + Hobby Show
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• Dates: Wednesday, Nov. 11–Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center – West Pavilion.
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• Show Hours: Wed.–Thurs. 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
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• Indiana’s Largest Holiday Shopping Event: Celebrate the show’s 77th year with 300+ vendors offering gifts, décor, apparel, artisan goods and holiday inspiration.
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• Celebrity Appearance – Robert Buckley: The Hallmark Channel star, creator/executive producer/star of The Christmas House and The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls, and One Tree Hill actor appears Friday, Nov. 13 at 1:30 p.m. on the Holiday Entertainment Stage.
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• Holiday Entertainment: Enjoy performances by local choirs, singers and dancers, plus festive entertainment throughout the five-day show.
• Santa + Family Fun: Take a Santa selfie near the live Christmas tree and visit Santa’s Workshop by ShedEscape Designs, featuring photo ops, interactive activities and a kids’ scavenger hunt.
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• Special Shopping & Activities: Explore Holiday Handmade, holiday tablescapes, 20+ local authors, and Lucky Tiles Mahjong, with an introductory presentation daily at noon.
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• Kids Markets: Support 30 young entrepreneurs selling their creations on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
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• Special Days: Hero Day – Wednesday, Nov. 11: free admission and parking for veterans, active-duty military and first responders. Girls Night Out – Friday, Nov. 13, 4–7 p.m.: music, drinks, shopping and half-price box-office tickets. Teacher Day – Sunday, Nov. 15: free admission for teachers and school staff with valid ID.
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• Tickets: Adults $14; children 12 and under FREE; seniors $10 Wed.–Fri. at the box office. Save $2 online through Nov. 5, or pick up a $4-off coupon at participating central Indiana Ace Hardware stores.
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• Buy tix online: Click for Details
Click for Details
• Dates: Wednesday, Nov. 11–Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center – West Pavilion.
•
• Show Hours: Wed.–Thurs. 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
•
• Indiana’s Largest Holiday Shopping Event: Celebrate the show’s 77th year with 300+ vendors offering gifts, décor, apparel, artisan goods and holiday inspiration.
•
• Celebrity Appearance – Robert Buckley: The Hallmark Channel star, creator/executive producer/star of The Christmas House and The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls, and One Tree Hill actor appears Friday, Nov. 13 at 1:30 p.m. on the Holiday Entertainment Stage.
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• Holiday Entertainment: Enjoy performances by local choirs, singers and dancers, plus festive entertainment throughout the five-day show.
• Santa + Family Fun: Take a Santa selfie near the live Christmas tree and visit Santa’s Workshop by ShedEscape Designs, featuring photo ops, interactive activities and a kids’ scavenger hunt.
•
• Special Shopping & Activities: Explore Holiday Handmade, holiday tablescapes, 20+ local authors, and Lucky Tiles Mahjong, with an introductory presentation daily at noon.
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• Kids Markets: Support 30 young entrepreneurs selling their creations on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
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• Special Days: Hero Day – Wednesday, Nov. 11: free admission and parking for veterans, active-duty military and first responders. Girls Night Out – Friday, Nov. 13, 4–7 p.m.: music, drinks, shopping and half-price box-office tickets. Teacher Day – Sunday, Nov. 15: free admission for teachers and school staff with valid ID.
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• Tickets: Adults $14; children 12 and under FREE; seniors $10 Wed.–Fri. at the box office. Save $2 online through Nov. 5, or pick up a $4-off coupon at participating central Indiana Ace Hardware stores.
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• Buy tix online: Click for Details
Date & Time
November 11, 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
11/12/2026, 11/13/2026, 11/14/2026, 11/15/2026
Location
Indiana State Fairgrounds-West Pavilion, North Entranct
1202 East 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
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