Holiday Market – Charleston, SC Nov. 16-18th, 2018

Producers of 9 award winning special events across the Southeast!
Event Dates
2018-11-16 - 2018-11-18
Exhibitors
520
Attendees
14000
Event contact title
Advertising/Marketing Director
Event contact first name
Carly
Event contact last name
Cook
Email
Contact@GilmoreShows.com
Event contact telephone number
336-282-5550
Description

The 19th Annual Charleston's Holiday Market - The Low Country's Complete Holiday Experience! The Holiday Market is Your Complete Holiday Experience! Offering foods and fashions, gifts and glitter, music and magic – everything to make the holidays bright. This exciting Christmas extravaganza kicks off the season with specialty gift stores, fashion jewelry, clothing, gourmet foods, decorations and ideas, home accessories and décor, food and wine sampling, arts and crafts, and of course, Santa!  Holiday Market offers participating vendors the opportunity to sell to tens of thousands of customers – all eager to shop! The customers come early and return often leaving with bags and bags of goodies.

November 16, 2018 – Fri. (10am – 8pm)
November 17, 2018 – Sat. (10am – 6pm)
November 18, 2018 – Sun. (11am – 5pm)

Group Tickets are available in quantities of 15 or more. Call 336-282-5550 for more information.

Attendee information

$8/Adult, $1/Child (6-12), Under 6 Free.  Enjoy All 3 Days With Your Free Return Pass. Prices and Hours subject to change.

Exhibitor information

Although we are quickly filling our booths, at this time we still have some booth spaces available in some categories and would love to consider you for our upcoming show.  Please see the links below for information and if you are interested in joining us this year please submit your application to us as soon as possible.

If your products are handcrafted and created by you, you can apply to our organization by clicking the gold button at the top right of this page:

http://www.CraftShow.com/

The link for exhibitor information for the Myrtle Beach event is: http://gilmoreshows.com/craftsmens_classics_myrtle_summer_exhibitor.shtml

Our website where you can find our show schedule and information is: http://www.GilmoreShows.com

We also ask for some photos of your products and then it will go to our Jury to go through the process. We fill our booths as contracts come in, depending on the space available in each category. 

 

Future dates

March 1, 2 & 3 – Columbia, SC

March 8, 9 & 10 – Richmond, VA

August 2, 3 & 4 – Myrtle Beach, SC

October 11, 12 & 13 – Roanoke, VA

November 29, 30 & Dec. 1 – Greensboro, NC

November 1, 2 & 3 – Greensboro, NC (Holiday Market – commercial gift show)

Partner Voices
Overview: The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality. In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way. “We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.” Amenities: The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.  The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need. Gold Key Members The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events. OCCC Events: This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.  The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:  AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023 200,000 Attendees $257 Million in Economic Impact MEGACON 2023 160,000 Attendees $205 Million in Economic Impact Open Championship Series 2023 69,500 Attendees $89 Million in Economic Impact Sunshine Classic 2023 42,000 Attendees $54 Million in Economic Impact Premiere Orlando 2023 42,000 Attendees $108 Million in Economic Impact