Christmas Made in the South Savannah 2026: Dates, Tickets & Tips

Christmas Made in the South Savannah is the city's big three-day holiday craft show, and it's where many locals start their gift shopping. The short answer: the 2026 show runs Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15 at the Savannah Convention Center on Hutchinson Island. Adult admission is $10 at the door, children 12 and under are free, and one hand stamp gets you in all three days.

TL;DR: Christmas Made in the South 2026

• Dates: November 13-15, 2026, per the organizer's official Savannah show page. This is the 37th annual show.
• Hours: Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Where: Savannah Convention Center, 1 International Drive, across the river from River Street.
• Admission: $10 for adults at the door. Kids 12 and under are free. Advance tickets are sold online.
• Re-entry: your hand stamp is good for all three days, so you can split your shopping up.
• Getting there: drive and pay to park at the center, or take the free Savannah Belles Ferry from River Street.

What Is Christmas Made in the South?

It's a traveling arts and crafts show that sets up in Southern cities each holiday season. The Savannah stop has been running for decades. Artists and craftspeople sell handmade work directly, and many demonstrate how they make it while you shop.

The organizer describes the mix as everything from silk wearables and fabric bags to dichroic glass jewelry and close-up photography. Expect booths of jewelry, home decor, clothing, art, and holiday ornaments, plus gourmet food vendors and some entertainment.

It's a good fit if you want gifts that didn't come off a big-box shelf. Most items are one-of-a-kind or made in small batches, so if something catches your eye, buy it.

When Is Christmas Made in the South 2026?

The 2026 show runs the weekend of November 13-15:

• Friday, November 13: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, November 14: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, November 15: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

That's two weeks before Thanksgiving, which makes it one of the first holiday events of the season. The Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside doesn't open until November 19. For everything else going on that month, see our Savannah in November guide.

How Much Are Tickets?

Adult admission is $10 at the door. Children 12 and under get in free. One admission is good for all three days with a hand stamp.

The official site also sells advance tickets online and posts discount coupons, so check madeinthesouthshows.com before you go. Online orders may add a processing fee, so compare that with the door price.

Budget separately for parking if you drive, and for food inside the hall.

What Is the Best Day to Go?

Go on Friday if you want first pick. Popular items sell out, and some artists only bring a limited stock of each piece.

Saturday is usually the busiest day. Aisles fill up from late morning on, so arrive at the 10 a.m. opening if you'd rather shop without crowds.

Sunday is shorter, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and quieter. It's the most relaxed day to browse, but the selection will be thinner. Since your stamp covers all three days, one good plan is to scout on Friday and come back to buy on Sunday.

Local tip: Skip the parking lot and take the free Savannah Belles Ferry from River Street. The ride across the river takes a few minutes, and it drops you right at the Convention Center. Bring a sturdy tote or a folding cart. You'll be carrying your bags back on the boat.

How Do You Get to the Savannah Convention Center?

The Convention Center sits on Hutchinson Island, directly across the Savannah River from the Historic District. There are two main ways over.

The ferry: the Savannah Belles Ferry is run by Chatham Area Transit and is free. The Convention Center's site lists service from its Trade and Convention Center landing to River Street seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Schedules can change, so confirm times on the CAT website that week. Our River Street guide covers the waterfront where the ferry leaves.

Driving: you'll cross the Talmadge Memorial Bridge and follow the signs to the island. The center uses pay-by-phone parking. Its site lists $10 for the surface lot and $20 for the garage, plus a small transaction fee, with a $5 overflow lot on busy days. Rates for special events can differ, so check before you go.

If you're also planning to explore downtown by car, our Historic District parking guide explains the city garages. Parking downtown and riding the ferry lets you do both in one day.

Is It Good for Kids?

Kids 12 and under are free, which makes it an easy family outing. That said, it's a shopping show, not a kids' festival. Younger children may get restless after an hour of booths.

Friday mornings are easiest with a stroller. Pair the show with the ferry ride and time on River Street, and it becomes a fun half day. Our Savannah with kids guide has more low-cost ideas.

Where Should You Eat Nearby?

The show has food vendors inside, but the best meals are back across the river. Take the ferry to River Street and you're a short walk from dozens of restaurants.

Vic's on the River on Bay Street has river views and Southern dishes. The Chart House, also on Bay Street, is another option overlooking the water. Our waterfront restaurants guide compares more choices. Book ahead for a Saturday dinner, since it's a busy weekend downtown.

Where Should You Stay?

Staying near River Street makes the ferry an easy walk from your room. The JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District sits on the west end of the riverfront. The River Street Inn is a historic option in a converted cotton warehouse on Bay Street, above the river.

For more options by budget and style, browse the full Savannah hotels directory. Mid-November is calmer than October, but book early if your trip overlaps another big weekend event. The first Tybee Island Seafood Fest runs November 8-15, the same week.

What Else Is There for Holiday Shopping in Savannah?

If the craft show gets you in the mood, keep going downtown. Broughton Street has independent shops and boutiques. City Market has galleries and gift stores in a few walkable blocks.

Our Savannah shopping guide maps out the main districts. The City Market guide covers what's in that corner of the Historic District.

Bottom Line: Christmas Made in the South 2026

Christmas Made in the South returns to the Savannah Convention Center November 13-15, 2026. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults at the door, kids 12 and under are free, and one hand stamp covers all three days. Go Friday for the best selection, take the free ferry from River Street to skip parking, and confirm details and coupons on madeinthesouthshows.com before you go. Then head back across the river for dinner and the rest of Savannah's holiday season.