Sip, shop and sample at Southern Christmas Show

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Get ready to sip, shop and sample at the 54th annual Southern Christmas Show happening from Nov. 11-21 at The Park Expo and Conference Center in Charlotte.

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After going virtual in 2020 because of the pandemic, event organizers announced on social media this week that the show would return as an in-person event this year.

The show features designer rooms, Christmas trees and more festive décor, holiday food and entertainment, plus more than 400 merchants.

Know before you go

The Park Expo and Conference Center is at 800 Briar Creek Road in Charlotte.

Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. all other days.

Adult tickets cost $13 in advance if purchased online, or $15 at the show box office. Tickets for children ages 6-12 cost $4. Kids ages 5 and younger are admitted free with a paying adult.

Preview Night is set for Nov. 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission for Preview Night costs $24 online or at the door.

Early bird admission is available from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13. Admission costs $20 in advance and at the door. Strollers, wagons and carts are not allowed during early bird shopping hours.

Parking costs $10.

For more information, go to southernchristmasshow.com.

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