Come dine, shop, sip, dance, and sing in the european christmas market tradition!
Shop our European Market where you'll find gift and decorative items from Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia/Czech Republic, Germany, Scandinavia, Ireland and the British Isles. And don't miss St. Catherine's Arts, Home for the Holidays, and the St. Nicholas Sweet Shoppe!
Stop by Baba's Kitchen to take home pierogi, our locally-made, secret recipe kielbasa, cabbage rolls, nut and apricot rolls, boxed European Christmas cookie assortments, and German stollen!
Don't miss Baba's Cafe for your favorite hot Slavic foods including kielbasa, pierogi, homemade sauerkraut and more! Serving Friday evening, then opening at 11:00 on Saturday for lunch.
You'll love our Drinks and Desserts Bar with Koehl's Bakery European desserts, hot mulled wine and cider, specialty hot chocolates, and coffee
Our Vendor Village is carefully curated to bring you local artisans and small businesses with a European flair and original designs.
Always a big hit, our entertainment includes carolers, dancers, and The Little German Band!
Christmas in Ukraine
Christmas in Poland
Christmas in Slovakia/Czech Republic
Christmas in Germany
Christmas in Scandinavia
Christmas in Ireland
Merry Mediterranean Christmas
Christmas in the British Isles
St. Nicholas Sweet Shoppe
St. Catherine's Arts
Home for the Holidays
Logistics!
Free parking throughout the fairgrounds.
Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted to help offset the cost of our move to a larger vendue. All proceed benefit the growth of our parish.
Hours: Friday, Dec. 13 5-9 pm
Saturday 9:00am - 10:00 am early entry for elderly/handicapped to the retail space only.
Regular Saturday hours 10 am - 5 pm.
Vendor Village Info Coming Soon!
Entertainment Lineup Coming Soon!
Menu Coming Soon!
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, now in its 17th year, 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. This year we will be at the Kerr Scott Building to better accommodate the crowds! Our annual Pascha Market was a big success while our summer Market includes food and a popup market at the parish.
Mark your calendars!
Dec. 13-14, 2024: 17th Annual St. Nicholas Market now at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds' Kerr Scott Building!