The Flowers Holiday Market will bring holiday shopping and local craftsmanship together in Clayton on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

The four-hour event runs from 8 a.m. until noon at Market at the Crossroads, near the intersection of NC Highway 42 and Buffalo Road.

Organizers are inviting shoppers to discover seasonal gifts, meet local makers, and browse a wide variety of products before the busiest weeks of the Christmas shopping season.

The official Flowers Plantation event announcement confirms the date, time, and market location.

Handmade gifts and hometown creativity

More than 35 vendors are advertised for the holiday event, offering a mix of handmade crafts, woodworking, baked goods, flowers, farm products, stained glass and paintings.

Whether you have a particular person in mind or simply want to explore, a market like this offers a chance to learn the story behind an item directly from the person who made it.

The published market listing also highlights farm-fresh meats and eggs as expected goods.

Local food and a morning out

Food and coffee trucks are expected on site, so shoppers can enjoy breakfast or a warm drink while browsing.

It's an opportunity to shop locally while enjoying the start of the holiday season.

Flowers Plantation's market guidelines require vendors to produce or grow what they sell rather than resell merchandise acquired elsewhere.

That requirement helps distinguish the event from an ordinary retail sale and keeps the focus on makers, growers, and small producers.

The 2026 vendor information includes qualifying products such as preserves, honey, cut flowers, eggs, meat, and handmade crafts.

Where to find the market

The market will take place behind the flagpoles in the field at NC Highway 42 and Buffalo Road, a familiar location for the Flowers Plantation farmers market.

Visitors arriving by car should use the south entrance closer to SW Flowers Parkway, according to the event's parking instructions.

A banner flag is expected to mark the entrance, with staff available to help direct parking.

An official location-and-parking diagram shows the designated areas for visitors and vendor booths.

The event is scheduled to close promptly at noon, so arriving earlier gives shoppers more time to explore the stalls.

Supporting the people behind the products

That connection can make gift shopping feel more personal, particularly when purchases come directly from neighbors who grow, bake, or create.

Vendors interested in participating are asked to confirm space with Flowers Plantation in advance; the official guidelines list a $20 fee for a standard 10-by-10-foot space.

Organizers say spots are limited, and prospective vendors should contact the market during the week before the event.

Before you go

The market's location is listed as Market at the Crossroads, NC-42 and Buffalo Road, Clayton, NC.

You can review the latest event details and directions through the Flowers Plantation venue page or call 919-553-1984.

With local creations, seasonal shopping and coffee trucks all in one place, the Flowers Holiday Market offers an easy way to begin the holidays close to home.