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Southern Christmas Show – Charlotte NC: The Merriest Makers in the South!

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I’d like to thank the Southern Christmas Show for providing tickets to this year’s event. All opinions are my own.

The annual Southern Christmas Show in Charlotte kicks off the holidays in November with 12 days of Christmas merriment under one giant roof. Whether you’re looking for holiday decor and design inspiration, uniquely handcrafted artisan gifts, food, wine or fun new products, you’ll find it all at the Southern Christmas Show and it comes served with a giant helping of holiday spirit!

Southern Christmas Show - Charlotte NC

Southern Christmas Show

All the Trimmings

The halls are decked with twinkling lights, glistening accessories and lavishly decorated trees, mantels, doors and room vignettes. You’re surrounded by holly jolly everything so you can’t help but catch the holiday spirit and (fair warning) loosen the grip on your wallet.

This year’s 50th anniversary celebration includes some retro designs (remember tinsel on Christmas trees?) along with modern inspiration you can use to help you create the perfect look in your own home. The holiday decorations are part of a designer contest, so if you find a few favorites, vote for them on the Southern Christmas Show website or Facebook page.

Christmas Tree Lane - Southern Christmas Show

Visit the Enchanted Village of Miniatures

One of my favorite parts of the show is the room full of miniature scenes, and since it changes every year, it’s always a delight. How can you not smile at a speakeasy in a mini guitar case? The skill, creativity and patience it takes to put together these displays never ceases to amaze me.

A mini speakeasy

Catch the Christmas Choo-Choo 

Whether you’re a choo-choo enthusiast or not, there’s no denying the magic of a model train decked out in holiday lights. It’s sure to bring out your inner child as you watch it toot-toot its way along the track.

Shop For All the Things

The Southern Christmas Show’s biggest draw of all (and the reason some hardcore attendees drag rolling suitcases behind them) is the shopping. There are hundreds of shops carrying everything from wreaths and ornaments to handcrafted pottery, knick-knacks and crazy socks.

And if you’re worried about getting hungry while you’re shopping, don’t. There are oodles of wine and food samples available to try (and to purchase). There’s pretty much anything anyone could ever want… and then some.

If you need a break from shopping, relax and enjoy some of the festive singing, dancing and band performances at the holiday entertainment stage (see schedule here) or take the little ones for a visit and photo with Santa Claus. Photo proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Show Dates: November 9-19, 2017

Hours: Sun, Mon, Tues: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. All other days: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Admission: Adults $12 ($10 advance online) Children 6-12 $3
Adults (With VIC card at participating Harris Teeter Locations) $9.50 Details

Location: The Park Expo and Conference Center
800 Briar Creek Road Charlotte, NC 28205

Parking: $8 (cash only) Valet parking available for $18

 

This was my second visit to the Southern Christmas Show in Charlotte, and I loved it just as much as I did the first time. I think I’m going to make it an annual holiday tradition along with Speedway Christmas Lights!

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  5. It’s a little bit silly how much I love the holidays! This is so right up my alley. From decor to shopping, I’d spend days there.

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  8. So pretty! I’d love to see it in person. I sure wish we lived closer, this would be high on my list. Thankfully we do have some really cool places close to me.

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  14. The Enchanted Village of Miniatures is fantastic! I would love to see this in person! How I wish I lived closer to NC. This Southern Christmas Show sure promises a lot of fun and a whole truckload of memories!

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  15. The southern xmas show in charlotte used to be an annual tradition for my me, my mom and my sisters! I don’t celebrate xmas anymore – and I guess that’s a good thing – because I used to load up with goodies at the Moravian cookie booth! Those cookies from Old Salem Baking Co. are out of this world!

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  17. What a beautiful space to explore this holiday season. It reminds me of the Chicago Botanic Garden–they go all out for the holidays with a miniature train display made out of all natural materials and it actually SNOWS inside.

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  18. I was not emotionally prepared for this post but now that I’m here I say forget about Thanksgiving, let’s deck the halls and everything and blast that Christmas music! Boom! Fell the magic!

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  19. I don’t know where I would start! I LOVE Christmas, so everything here would fascinate me. Maybe strolling by the Christmas trees would be first for me. They are all so beautiful.

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  26. I love going to Christmas craft shows. They are such a great place to buy unique and personal gifts. I love the ice cream cone lights in your post. I would love to decorate a tree with those fun lights.

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  31. That is one awesome event to witness! I wish I could travel down to NC to experience this Southern Christmas Show. I love the unique ornaments and the Enchanted Village of Miniatures! Wow!

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  32. Christmas is my favorite time of year and it looks like this event takes the holiday to the next level! I love the miniatures. I’m sure those little scenes would be a highlight for me to see.

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  36. That does like look quite the event. My mother was a big believer in tinsel. She would put it on one strand at a time. Drove me crazy but the tree was beautiful

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  38. Talk about beautiful. Can’t imagine all the work it took to decorate everything. Would love t see all this infernos.

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  42. What a beautiful Christmas show in Charlotte. I love experiencing things like this, the decor is just gorgeous and unique too. Glad you shared these photos of your experience at the southern Christmas show!

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  47. I can’t even believe that it is getting close to Christmas. It is my favorite time of year because I love being around my family. I love the decorations that go into it. Something like this would really get me into the spirit of Christmas. Here’s

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  50. I haven’t been to the Southern Christmas Show in years. I keep saying I’m going to get the girls together and visit again. I’m less than an hour from Charlotte and the show is so much fun! I always get tons of inspiration.

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  56. This is fantastic! I am Christmas Extra, basically The Elf at heart. This year I am totally obsessing over garland and a big, thickly decorated tree – hubby refuses to let me decorate until after Thanksgiving but i managed to sneak a snowman onto the mantle without him noticing. This type of show is right up my alley!!

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