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Holiday Market in Ghent (Norfolk)
December 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Our favorite local holiday tradition is back, and we are gearing up for our biggest event of the year! Join us for the 6th Annual Ghent Holiday Market on Sunday, December 6th from 11 AM to 4 PM on Spotswood Avenue in Norfolk.
This annual gathering is a true friends-and-family affair where our entire community comes together to celebrate, shop, and support our incredible local makers, farmers, and small businesses. Whether you are hunting for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, stocking your pantry with seasonal treats, or just taking in the festive atmosphere with neighbors, this is the place to be.
Over 70 Local Vendors: Browse an amazing lineup of regional farms, food artisans, and craft vendors offering unique gifts, handcrafted goods, fresh produce, meats, baked items, and holiday specialties.
Live Music: Enjoy live tunes throughout the day from local favorite Dan Pellegrino.
Pet Photos with Santa: Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center presents Photos with Santa at the Ghent Farmer’s Market on Sunday, December 6th.
Santa will fly in from the North Pole from 12–2 p.m.! Bring your pets for festive holiday photos while supporting Norfolk Animal Care Center. Suggested donation: $10 (cash or card). Pets must be leashed or in a carrier.
Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center (FNACC) will also be accepting pet food for the free pet pantry and selling NACC shirts, tumblers, hats, stickers and tote bags from 11-4pm.
100% of proceeds benefit FNACC, a 501(c)3 organization.
Santa will fly in from the North Pole from 12–2 p.m.! Bring your pets for festive holiday photos while supporting Norfolk Animal Care Center. Suggested donation: $10 (cash or card). Pets must be leashed or in a carrier.
Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center (FNACC) will also be accepting pet food for the free pet pantry and selling NACC shirts, tumblers, hats, stickers and tote bags from 11-4pm.
100% of proceeds benefit FNACC, a 501(c)3 organization.
Food & Specialty Drinks: Grab a delicious bite from our featured food truck and stay cozy while you shop with hot chocolate and warm specialty beverages served up by Mane Events.
Food Truck Lumpia Lane
Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and make the Ghent Holiday Market part of your holiday tradition. We cannot wait to celebrate the season with you!
Date & Time: Sunday, December 6th, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(Bad Weather Date: Sunday, December 13th, 2026)
(Bad Weather Date: Sunday, December 13th, 2026)