Saint Nicholas Market

The St. Nicholas European Christmas Market Is Back!

We are so happy to be back at the NC State Fairgrounds, Holshouser Building, for our 14th Annual Market! You'll find your favorite Slavic foods and baked goods, The Little German Band, the Vendor Village, and of course our European Market filled with unique gifts from across Europe. Don't miss the Market Friday Dec. 10 5-9 pm and Saturday Dec. 11 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Always free admission and parking!

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CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS WITH US!

The True Meaning of Christmas

We'll leave the reindeer and snowmen to the department stores and online megastores! The Market is the place for families to experience the traditions of Christmas past with a focus on the Nativity.

The REAL St. Nicholas

Children love to visit with the REAL St. Nicholas during the market, to hear of this wonderful saint so beloved around the world. You'll also learn about the other Saints of Advent, patron saints of all our countries, and about Catholic traditions from around the world at Christmas.

Traditional Christmas Cookies

Pick up a box of our deliciously assorted European Christmas cookies, along with your favorite kolach rolls, stollens, Irish Whiskey cakes and more in Baba's Kitchen. You can also shop for take-home pierogi and our famous-recipe, locally made kielbasa.

See What Our Customers have to say!

.... I love this parish's festivals ...glad to see they'll be back this year!

Brings back memories of the holidays at my grandma's house and enjoying family meals together.

So glad to see Baba's Kitchen is open and looking forward to shopping for gifts again!

Parish News and Market History

We are Sts. Cyril and Methodius Byzantine Catholic Church in Cary, NC. We are a small parish in the Eastern Catholic tradition, raising funds for a long-awaited new church. Our annual Christmas Market fundraiser draws several thousand people from around central North Carolina and beyond to enjoy shopping, entertainment, and lots of food - all in the European Christmas Market tradition. We missed being able to offer our popular market in 2020, but are hoping that 2021 brings us renewed hope and joy.