The 61st Market Days is Dec. 5-6 at the North Florida Fairgrounds: 300-plus artists, $10 adults, kids 12 and under free, $30 early-bird shopping Saturday.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This page is updated every year with the show’s own dates, prices and hours.
Market Days, the Tallahassee Museum’s arts and crafts show, is Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6, at the North Florida Fairgrounds, 441 E. Paul Russell Road. This is the 61st annual show, with handmade work from more than 300 artists, artisans and craftspeople, according to marketdays.org. It is volunteer-run, and all proceeds go to the Tallahassee Museum.
Who to call
- Market Days and the Tallahassee Museum: 850-575-8684
- Official site: marketdays.org
- Early-bird tickets: Tallahassee Museum ticket page
When
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday, Dec. 5 (early bird) | 8 to 10 a.m., early-bird ticket holders only |
| Saturday, Dec. 5 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, Dec. 6 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Hours are from the show’s address and hours section. Market Days is open rain or shine.
Tickets
- General admission: $10 for adults 13 and older. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets are sold at the gate on the day and are good for one day only.
- Early-bird shopping, $30: 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, sold online only and limited to 1,000 tickets. Everyone except infants must have an early-bird ticket to come in during those two hours. The ticket includes premium parking and Saturday morning coffee and muffins. Buy it on the museum’s ticket page.
Where and parking
The show is at the North Florida Fairgrounds, 441 E. Paul Russell Road, on the south side of town. Parking is free. Early-bird parking is on site at the Monroe Street entrance gate, the show says.
The same grounds host the North Florida Fair in November; the fair’s visitor page lists StarMetro buses that stop near the fairgrounds, and the city’s route planner covers the trip.
What to know
- What’s for sale: the show’s jury takes work in categories including jewelry, woodcraft, food and wearable art.
- Rain or shine: the show stays open in bad weather.
- Early start: the early-bird hours are the only time before 10 a.m. Saturday that shoppers are let in.
- Pets and strollers: the show’s site does not publish a pet or stroller rule; call 850-575-8684 before you bring either.
For more December shopping, see Black Friday and holiday shopping and holiday lights and Christmas events.
Frequently asked questions
When is Market Days 2026 in Tallahassee?
Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the North Florida Fairgrounds, 441 E. Paul Russell Road. Early-bird shopping is 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday.
How much are Market Days tickets?
General admission is $10 for adults 13 and older, sold at the gate and good for one day. Children 12 and under get in free.
What is Market Days early-bird shopping?
A $30 online ticket for 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, limited to 1,000 tickets. Everyone except infants needs one to enter early, and it includes parking at the Monroe Street entrance gate and coffee and muffins.
Is parking free at Market Days?
Yes. Parking at the fairgrounds is free, the show says.
Who runs Market Days?
Market Days is volunteer-run, and all proceeds support the Tallahassee Museum.
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