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Home » Travel » North Carolina » Southern Christmas Show – Charlotte NC: The Merriest Makers in the South!

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

By: Liz  /  Published: November 13, 2017  /  Updated: November 13, 2017  /   Leave a comment

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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

Southern Christmas Show and Holiday

Christmas decorations

Christmas decorations

Christmas decorations

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.

speakeasy miniature

A mini speakeasy

mini beach house display

mini lighthouse display

New Orleans miniature

A person cooking in a kitchen mini display

Southern Christmas Show and Holiday

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.

Christmas decorations

Christmas decorations

Southern Christmas Show and Holiday

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.

A clock on the side of a building

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

 

Southern Christmas Show logo

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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About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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  1. Lauren @ Funky Monkey Children says

    December 26, 2017 at 9:01 am

    Thanks for this info! I live close to Charlotte and have wondered about it, but haven’t ever been.

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  2. angie says

    November 16, 2017 at 10:14 pm

    love the excitement and all the great events that will be happening Christmas is a magical time
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  3. Lindsay - Shrimp Salad Circus says

    November 16, 2017 at 9:08 pm

    All the miniatures are so cute! This totally gets me in the holiday spirit. 🙂

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  4. Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says

    November 16, 2017 at 2:42 am

    Oh, look at all the pretties!1 The Southern Christmas Show looks like such a fun event. I am getting super excited for Christmas.

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  5. Crystal says

    November 16, 2017 at 1:01 am

    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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  6. Stacie says

    November 15, 2017 at 6:57 pm

    Oh my gosh, I would love to attend this show. I would spend a boatload of money that is for sure.

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  7. Anosa says

    November 15, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    How I wish we had something like this closer to me, it would be so epic and not sure I wouldn’t be able to leave this place.

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  8. Sarah says

    November 15, 2017 at 11:05 am

    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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  9. gingermommy says

    November 15, 2017 at 7:23 am

    That is so super gorgeous and looks like such an amazing place to take the kiddos. I would love to go!

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  10. Brianne says

    November 15, 2017 at 7:20 am

    What a fun show to get you into the Christmas spirit! I love all of the holidays event happening now!

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  11. Paula Bendfeldt says

    November 15, 2017 at 6:57 am

    Those miniatures are so unique and interesting! This sounds like a great holiday event to attend.

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  12. Kiwi says

    November 15, 2017 at 6:50 am

    This made me feel in the holiday spirit. So festive and whimsical!

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  13. Ra'Nesha says

    November 15, 2017 at 5:20 am

    Whoa I would love to visit in person the display is beautiful. I love enchanted village display so cool.

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  14. Annemarie LeBlanc says

    November 15, 2017 at 1:58 am

    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. Erin says

    November 15, 2017 at 1:54 am

    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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    • Liz says

      November 15, 2017 at 7:21 am

      I didn’t know the Moravian cookies were such a thing. Aaaaarg, why didn’t I get some? Next year!

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  16. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    November 15, 2017 at 1:16 am

    These look so cool!! Would love to visit with the family for the holidays!

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  17. Amanda says

    November 14, 2017 at 11:23 pm

    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. Florentina says

    November 14, 2017 at 10:28 pm

    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. Lian says

    November 14, 2017 at 9:34 pm

    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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  20. Cathi says

    November 14, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    Aren’t Christmas trees simply magical? I think I would still be there taking it all in. Spectacular!

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  21. Sara Welch says

    November 14, 2017 at 9:18 pm

    Oh golly, I would love to see that. I’m a freak for Christmas decor, especially retro!

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  22. Kathy says

    November 14, 2017 at 9:00 pm

    These are all so beautiful! I would love to actually see this in person. My kids would just love it.

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  23. Anita says

    November 14, 2017 at 8:44 pm

    Wow! I’m sure this will draw a crowd. There is nothing like this where I live. All those lights!

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  24. AnnMarie John says

    November 14, 2017 at 8:41 pm

    I don’t think I can ever leave this awesome place! Love Christmas shows where there’s a lot of things to do and see. This is definitely worth going to!

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  25. Diana Elizabeth says

    November 14, 2017 at 8:38 pm

    Oh my goodness what a beautiful Christmas show! Those little doll houses/villages are just so adorable!

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  26. Claudia K says

    November 14, 2017 at 8:31 pm

    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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  27. Pam says

    November 14, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    I just love those ice cream ornaments. Those are so cute. This sounds like a great, festive event.

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  28. reesa says

    November 14, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    Oh I love things like this! What a beautiful show!

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  29. Amy says

    November 14, 2017 at 7:59 pm

    The Enchanted Village of Miniatures is so amazing! I would love to visit with my kids who would love it!

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  30. Autumn Reo says

    November 14, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    This looks like such a great Christmas Show! I think the mini houses are so great, I could stare at all the little details for hours!

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  31. Annemarie LeBlanc says

    November 14, 2017 at 7:43 pm

    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. Dawn Lopez says

    November 14, 2017 at 7:40 pm

    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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    • Pam says

      November 14, 2017 at 8:31 pm

      I agree, Christmas is one of ,y favorites as well. I love events like this to make the season more special.

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  33. Lisa says

    November 14, 2017 at 6:46 pm

    That looks like my kind of show. I love Christmas decor and could spend hours wandering around looking for it.

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  34. Sarah Bailey says

    November 14, 2017 at 6:45 pm

    Oh my goodness how good does the southern Christmas show look like it would be! I bet it would bring so much festive spirit around.

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  35. Kelly Hutchinson says

    November 14, 2017 at 6:29 pm

    This Southern Christmas Show looks like so much fun! We don’t have anything like this in Knoxville.

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  36. Patty says

    November 14, 2017 at 6:27 pm

    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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  37. Jenny says

    November 14, 2017 at 5:37 pm

    What a big Christmas show to get to go to! I can’t wait until ours start here, I love seeing everything decked out for the holidays!

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  38. candy says

    November 14, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    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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  39. Marcie W. says

    November 14, 2017 at 3:45 pm

    What a stunning holiday experience! I would really enjoy looking at all of the different trees and those miniatures are so fun.

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  40. Jenn @ EngineerMommy says

    November 14, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    This is such a beautiful christmas show. I am in love with those ice cream cone ornaments. I love candyland – themed CHristmas decorations.

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  41. Theresa says

    November 14, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    I am all over anything Christmas. This show looks like such a blast. I could easily spend all day there gazing at the beautiful decorations!

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  42. Maureen says

    November 14, 2017 at 2:07 pm

    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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  43. Brandy says

    November 14, 2017 at 1:24 pm

    What a beautiful southern Christmas show. I love Christmas, so this would be something right up my alley to attend if I were closer!

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  44. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

    November 14, 2017 at 10:20 am

    I would love to go to something like that! We have a show similar, it’s called The Holly Fair. But the tickets to get in are so ridiculously priced.

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  45. Neely Moldovan says

    November 14, 2017 at 10:04 am

    I would DIE! That place looks amazing! I love CHristmas shows like that. I need to come check that one out!

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  46. Danielle says

    November 14, 2017 at 8:47 am

    Oh my goodness, my family would LOVE this! We are HUGE Christmas fans, and I think this would be a spectacular experience.

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  47. Jeanette says

    November 14, 2017 at 8:35 am

    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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  48. Amber Myers says

    November 14, 2017 at 8:34 am

    I just love all this decor. Checking out Christmas lights and stuff is always a lot of fun! I would enjoy checking out this show for sure.

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  49. Heather says

    November 14, 2017 at 8:30 am

    My kids would love checking out all of those miniatures. Need to visit NC!

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  50. Alli Smith says

    November 14, 2017 at 8:02 am

    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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  51. Sarah Honey says

    November 14, 2017 at 7:59 am

    Love all the holiday decorations. Especially the ice skates that is a unique idea! Would love to visit and see it all!

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  52. Randi says

    November 14, 2017 at 7:58 am

    What a delightful show! That ice cream cone Christmas tree is the cutest! Definitely a great way to get you in the holiday mood.

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  53. Mitch says

    November 14, 2017 at 7:35 am

    Everything is gorgeous here! Thanks for sharing, I especially love the Grand Hotel! Just fine attention to detail!

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  54. Janella Panchamsingh says

    November 14, 2017 at 7:31 am

    what beautiful holiday decor! Christmas is my favourite holiday!

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  55. Robin rue says

    November 14, 2017 at 6:24 am

    I want to go there so bad. I love all things Christmas and those trees are absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  56. Sarah says

    November 14, 2017 at 12:34 am

    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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  57. Christie Cronan says

    November 13, 2017 at 10:28 pm

    That looks like such a wonderful place to take the kids. I know they’d love it.

    Reply
  58. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    November 13, 2017 at 10:27 pm

    That is so pretty! I would love to go visit and enjoy it for myself.

    Reply

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