3–6 Dec 2026 · Chicago, US

Holiday

The One of a Kind Holiday Show brings together over 600 exceptional artists, designers and makers with thousands of shoppers that love art and quality work. Now in its 23rd year, this is Chicago’s premier holiday shopping destination for unique, handmade gifts for everyone on your list.

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Dates
3–6 Dec 2026
Venue
The Merchandise Mart (The Mart), 7th Floor
Location
Chicago, US
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Mixed
Duration
4 days
Scale
National
Exhibitors
600Estimate
Visitors
50,000Fact
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Event website

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About Holiday

Holiday is a national trade fair for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies industry, taking place in Chicago, United States. The 2026 edition runs 3–6 Dec 2026 at The Merchandise Mart (The Mart), 7th Floor. It brings together an estimated 600 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed). Event Scout has indexed 458 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

The Merchandise Mart (The Mart), 7th Floor

Chicago, Illinois, US

Who exhibits at Holiday

We've captured 458 exhibitors for Holiday (roster as of 2026). They span 2 countries, 33% of them based outside the United States.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

  • United States67%·2
  • Canada33%·1

Based on 3 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Food Beverage43%·3
  • Textile Fashion29%·2
  • Cosmetics14%·1
  • Machinery Manufacturing14%·1

Based on 7 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

99%Class Aof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Exceptionally exclusive — almost every exhibitor appears at no other event we track. A genuinely one-of-a-kind gathering.

Cross-referenced against 458 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

33%Class Eof exhibitors are based abroad

Mostly national — largely a home-country field with some international presence.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

Holiday 2026 exhibitor list

So far, 450+ exhibiting companies have been indexed for Holiday. They span industries including cosmetics, food-beverage and textile-fashion. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • Coffee Cake Guys
  • Roses Without Thorns
  • .925Suneera Jewelry Jewelry
  • 34Designed Kids, BIPOC-Owned, Woman-Owned
  • A Quilt Trip Fiber Art
  • Abby Chu Design Jewelry, BIPOC-Owned, Woman-Owned
  • Abby May Jewelry Jewelry
  • Abokichi Gourmet, Woman-Owned, LGBTQ-Owned
  • Adorn512 Jewelry Jewelry, Woman-Owned
  • Akese Stylelines Accessories
  • Ali Hasmut Painting
  • Alissar Art Studios Painting, Woman-Owned
  • Allison Kallaway Jewelry Jewelry, Woman-Owned
  • Amy Song Ceramics Ceramics, Woman-Owned
  • Ana A Fashion
  • Anderson House | Frontier Soups Gourmet
  • Angel Wear Designs Jewelry, Woman-Owned

+ 433 more exhibitors

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Frequently asked questions

When is Holiday 2026?
Holiday 2026 runs 3–6 Dec 2026 at The Merchandise Mart (The Mart), 7th Floor.
Where is Holiday held?
Holiday is held at The Merchandise Mart (The Mart), 7th Floor in Chicago, United States.
How many exhibitors does Holiday have?
Holiday counts an estimated 600 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 458 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at Holiday?
Indexed exhibitors include Serious Lip Balm, Chocolate Moonshine Co., Nectar Of The Vine and Chunky Yarn Creations. The event spans the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies sector.
Is Holiday worth attending?
Holiday is a national trade show for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies industry, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in that industry. It brings together an estimated 600 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the Holiday exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 458 companies exhibiting at Holiday so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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