Can’t Miss Holiday Markets in the Upcountry 2026

From craft fairs to gift markets, this is the perfect opportunity to shop local for everyone on your list this November and December. Here’s our collection of can’t-miss holiday markets in the Upcountry for 2026. The markets below are organized chronologically by date and time.

Weekend of November 6th, 2026:

• 2026 Simpsonville Holiday Fair – Date(s) & Times: Nov. 7th, 2026 (8 am – 3 pm). Location: 310 W Curtis St, Simpsonville, SC, 29681. Details: Shop over 85 unique vendors! More info here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1E2Df9UhkT 
• Mistletoe Market at the Anderson County Museum – Date(s) & Times: Nov. 7th, 2026 (9 am – 4 pm). Location: 202 E Greenville St, Anderson, SC, SC, 29621. Details: Shop over 45 juried local artisans at this recurring holiday market! More info here: https://andersoncountymuseum.sc.gov/mistletoe-market 
• The Sip & Shop Christmas Market – Date(s) & Times: Nov. 7th, 2026 (9 am – 2 pm). Location: Two Horse Distillery, 1750 Blue Ridge Blvd., Seneca, SC, 29672. Details: Join 50+ vendors at this Seneca holiday market! More details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/19yAhDDPbg 
• The Trove Holiday Markets – Date(s) & Times: Nov. 7th – Dec. 20th, 2026 (Fridays – Sundays, 11 am – 5 pm). Location: 2909 Old Buncombe Rd., Greenville, SC, 29609. Details: Don’t miss both recurring weekend markets and outdoor market events here! More details here: www.thetrovegvl.com

Weekend of November 13th, 2026:

• 15th Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Fair 2026 – Date(s) & Times: Nov. 13th – 15th, 2026 (Fri., 3 – 9 pm; Sat., 9 am – 6 pm; and Sun., 11 am – 5 pm). Location: Anderson Civic Center, 3027 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Anderson, SC, 29625. Details: Get ready for this festive weekend with over 200 vendors! Tickets and more here: www.hollyjollyholidayfair.com 
• Pharmacy’s Holiday Art Market (November) – Date(s) & Times: Nov. 14th, 2026 (10 am – 2 pm). Location: 187 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC, 29306-5139. Details: Featuring 14 creatives in the Historic Montgomery Building, don’t miss out! Learn more here: https://fb.me/e/7hB82gfyJ 

Weekend of November 20th, 2026:

• Greenville Christmas Market – Date(s) & Times: Starting Nov. 20th, 2026 – Dec. 27th, 2026 (times vary by date). Location: The Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville, 44 E Camperdown Way, Greenville, SC, 29617. Details: Explore downtown Greenville with market stalls, holiday-themed food & drinks, and more! Learn more here: www.greenvillechristmasmarket.com
• 2026 Holiday Arts Fair – Date(s) & Times: Nov. 21, 2026 (10 am – 2 pm). Location: Greer Center for the Arts, 801 Trade St, Greer, SC, 29651-4011. Details: Shop local artisans at this downtown Greer arts market. Learn more here: www.facebook.com/share/1F31BDsxUY
• Kite Hill Brewing Company – Night Market – Date(s) & Times: Nov. 21st, 2026 (6 – 9 pm). Location: KHBC, 150 Thomas Green Blvd, Clemson, SC, 29631-2165. Details: Enjoy live music and shopping local vendors at this Clemson brewery! More information here: https://facebook.com/events/1753527385670300 

Weekend of November 27th, 2026:

• Doodle Holiday Market – Date(s) & Times: Nov. 27th, 20206 (4:30 – 8 pm). Location: 409 E Cedar Rock St, Pickens, SC, 29671. Details: Don’t miss festive treats, handmade gifts, and the Pickens Christmas Tree Lighting! Learn more here: https://cityofpickens.com/event/doodle-holiday-market-2 
• Travelers Rest Holiday Hop & Christmas Market – Date(s) & Times: Nov. 28th, 2026 (3 – 7 pm). Location: Downtown Travelers Rest, SC. Details: Don’t miss the tree lighting, Christmas carols, a Christmas market, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, train rides, and more! Check out all the info here: https://travelersrestsc.com/holiday-hop-christmas-market 
• Camperdown Holiday Market – Date(s) & Times: Nov. 29th, 2026 (11:30 am – 3:30 pm). Location: 20 E. Broad St., Greenville, SC, 29601. Details: Don’t miss local vendors, live music, meeting Santa, and more! Learn more here: www.camperdowngreenville.com/2026-holiday-market

Weekend of December 4th, 2026:

• A Merry Mauldin Christmas – Date(s) & Times: Dec. 3rd, 2026 (5 – 8 pm). Location: Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater, 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin, SC, 29662. Details: See Mauldin’s tree, lighting, and Christmas market, with holiday music, pictures with Santa, and more. Check out more details here: https://mauldinculturalcenter.org/events/festival-season/christmas-season 
• Greenville Holiday Fair 2026 – Date(s) & Times: Dec. 3rd – 5th, 2026 (Thurs. & Fri., 10 am – 8 pm; and Sat 9 am – 8 pm). Location: Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Drive, Greenville, SC, 29607. Details: Shop hundreds of local vendors with specialty foods, Santa Claus, and more! Purchase tickets here: www.simpletix.com/e/holiday-fair-2026-tickets-275020
• Oconee Holiday Market – Date(s) & Times: Dec. 4th, 2026 (11 am – 6 pm).  Location: Shaver Complex, Seneca Recreation Dept., 698 W South 4th St, Seneca, SC, 29678. Details: Enjoy shopping, local vendors, handmade crafts, and festive treats! More details here: https://oconee.deckcms.com/events/019eadcb-aa55-70c6-ad47-3b3dceddc35e 
• Simpsonville Christmas Market – Date(s) & Times: Dec. 5th, 2026 (5 – 9 pm). Location: Simpsonville City Park (Gracely Park), 425 E Curtis St, Simpsonville, SC, 29681. Details: Don’t miss the annual tree lighting, festive marketplace, and family fun for all ages! Learn more here: www.facebook.com/share/1CFmdaXRxo 
• Easley Holiday Market – Date(s) & Times: Dec. 5th, 2026 (10 am – 3 pm). Location: Larry Bagwell Gym, 111 Walkers Way, Easley, SC, 29642. Details: Support small businesses at this annual Easley holiday market! More details here: www.cityofeasley.com/subpages/easley-holiday-market 
• The F.A.R.M. Center Holiday Market – Date(s) & Times: Dec. 5th – 6th, 2026 (Sat., 9 am – 5 pm; and Sun., 11 am – 4 pm). Location: The F.A.R.M. Center, 2063 Sandifer Blvd., Seneca, SC, 29678. Details:  Don’t miss food trucks, hay rides, local vendors, and more! More info here: www.farmoconee.org/holidaymarket 
• Greer Farmer’s Market – Christmas Market – Date(s) & Times: Dec. 5th – 6th, 2026 (10 am – 2 pm). Location: Greer City Park, 301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC, 29605. Details: Featuring over 65 farmers, makers, and bakers, along with local food trucks, children’s activities, and live music, don’t miss this two-day, 12-acre Christmas festival! More info here: https://greerfarmersmarket.com 

Weekend of December 11th, 2026:

• 4th Annual Christmas at BridgeWay – Date(s) & Times: Dec. 11th – 13th, 2026 (Fri., 2 – 8 pm; Sat., 12 – 8 pm; and Sun., 10 am – 4 pm). Location: BridgeWay Station, 1000 Via Corso Ave, Simpsonville, SC, 29681. Details: Don’t miss carolers, holiday meet-and-greets, and craft vendors. Check out more information here: www.bridgewaystation.com/christmas
• TD Saturday Market – Holiday Edition – Date(s) & Times: Dec. 12th, 2026 (9 am – 1 pm). Location: E McBee Ave. & S Main St., Greenville, SC, 29601. Details: shop, seasonal produce, specialty items, holiday baskets, and more in downtown Greenville. Learn more here: www.saturdaymarketlive.com/holiday-edition 
• Pharmacy’s Holiday Art Market (December) – Date(s) & Times: Dec. 12th, 2026 (10 am – 2 pm). Location: 187 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC, 29306-5139. Details: Featuring 14 creatives in the Historic Montgomery Building, don’t miss out! Learn more here:   https://fb.me/e/7hB82gfyJ 
• Greer Center for the Arts Holiday Market – Date(s) & Times: Dec. 12th, 2026 (11 am – 3 pm). Location: GCCA, 101 Abney Street, Greenville, SC, 29611. Details: Don’t miss over 60 local artists, festive food, and more! Learn more here: https://artcentergreenville.org/events/holidaymarket 
• Winter Market at Drayton Mills – Date(s) & Times: Dec. 12th, 2026 (12 – 5 pm). Location: 1800 Drayton Rd, Spartanburg, SC, 29333. Details: Enjoy shopping, seasonal treats, and fun for the whole family at this Spartanburg market. Learn more here: www.facebook.com/share/1CEPHH41xz 
• Very Merry Christmas Market – Date(s) & Times: Dec. 12th, 2026 (12 – 4 pm). Location: 235 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest, SC, 29690. Details: Check out the largest event hosted by Travelers Rest Farmers Market: www.facebook.com/share/19UKyxrtfa
• Christmas on Commerce Holiday Market – Date(s) & Times: Dec. 12th, 2026 (10 am – 2 pm). Location: 22 S Commerce St, Liberty, SC, 29657-1133. Details: Check out local vendors and more! More info here: www.facebook.com/share/1QQj7g49p5 
• Merry Little Market 2026 – Date(s) & Times: Dec. 13th, 2026 (11 am – 3 pm). Location: Aurora Farms Event Venue, 1045 Milford Church Rd., Taylors, SC, 29687. Details: Shop over 40 local holiday vendors, along with a wedding vendor open house, food trucks, and Santa! More info. here: www.facebook.com/share/1FxACy8F7r 
• New Groove Artisan Market – Date(s) & Times: Dec. 13th, 2026 (12 – 4 pm). Location:  4078 Highway 9, Boiling Springs, SC, 29316-8501. Details:  Don’t miss local produce, hand-crafted artisans, family-friendly activities, and more! Learn more here: www.facebook.com/share/19ZW4hoDMs

Weekend of December 18th, 2026:

• Trailblazer Christmas Market 2026 – Date(s) & Times: Dec. 19th, 2026 (11 am – 3 pm). Location: Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest, SC, 29690. Details: Check out 60+ small-business vendors, food trucks, family, fun, and more! Learn more here: www.facebook.com/share/1CDt7KQFTU

Let us help you enjoy your stay to the fullest by reading “Planning Your Trip to Upcountry SC Just Got Easier”. Be sure to add some of these merry markets to your shopping list!

By: Sarah (Moore) Gross, Contributing Author