The Maryland Christmas Show, which draws in thousands of visitors every year, will be bringing some seasonal joy to historic Frederick City this November over the course of two weekends!
If you’re looking to do some early holiday shopping or simply are looking for a fun, festive plan to get you in the holiday spirit, this is the perfect plan for you!

What is the Maryland Christmas Show
The Maryland Christmas Show has been a long-running holiday shopping event that is entering its 42nd year this November.
Here, patrons have a chance to really set a tone for the holiday season, whether it be perusing products from local artisans and merchants or taking the kids to meet Santa Claus, the Maryland Christmas Show has something for the whole family.
What is ostensibly a massive Christmas market, there are dozens of vendors offering an incredibly wide selection of goods:
- Handmade Clothing
- Textiles
- Photography
- Jewelry
- Glass
- Paintings & Prints
- Pottery, Clay, & Ceramics
- Handcrafted Wood Items
- … And More!

When is the Maryland Christmas Show?
Taking place over the course of two weekends, the Maryland Christmas Show will run for a total of 6 days this year.
The dates are:
- November 21st – 23rd
- November 28th – 30th
On each day that it’s open, the Maryland Christmas Show will run from 10 am to 5 pm.
It’s worth noting that while the market will be packed with vendors all six days of the event, many vendors will not be participating in both weekends.

How to get your tickets for the Maryland Christmas Show
Admission to the Maryland Christmas Show will set you back $10 per adult and $4 for kids under 10 years of age.
There is also parking available at the event site, which is at the Frederick County Fairgrounds, but it will cost you $2.
You can find the tickets online on the Maryland Christmas Show’s official website.