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A Very Merry Holiday Market

December 12 & 13, 2026  |  Noon – 8pm  |  FREE Admission

Free admission, local holiday shopping, festive drinks, family fun – and a visit from Santa! Join us at the Santa Maria Fairpark for our first-ever holiday market.

Countdown to the Market

Mark Your Calendar

Two Festive Days

Saturday, December 12 & Sunday, December 13, 2026

Noon – 8pm

Both days · Rain or shine

FREE Admission

Something for all ages – bring the whole family!

$10 Parking

Onsite parking, per vehicle

What to Expect

Two days of local holiday shopping, festive drinks and family fun – a place where families and friends can make special holiday memories together.

45+ Local Vendors

Unique gifts, handmade goods and one-of-a-kind finds from local artisans and small businesses.

Visit with Santa

Bring the kids to see Santa and make some merry memories.

Festive Food & Drinks

Hot cocoa, holiday cocktails and festive food to keep you merry while you shop.

Holiday Music

Holiday music to set the festive mood while you shop and celebrate.

Bounce Houses

Bounce-house fun for the little elves in your crew.

Christmas Tree Farm

Stop by the Christmas Tree Farm and get into the holiday spirit.

Illustrated evergreen tree

“A Very Merry Holiday Market is all about bringing people together, creating a little holiday magic, and giving our local small businesses and artisans a place to shine.”

Casey Douglass
Event Coordinator, Santa Maria Fairpark

Get Involved

Become a Vendor

Bring your handmade goods and holiday gifts to the market! Applications are due November 30, 2026 and require a non-refundable $25 application fee.

Questions? Email vendors@santamariafairpark.com

Sponsorship Opportunities

Put your business in the holiday spotlight. Sponsorship packages for A Very Merry Holiday Market are coming soon.

Interested now? Call (805) 925-8824

Plan Your Visit