OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The local holiday happenings keep, well, happening, and this one’s a doozy: For the third year in a row, the Ocala Holiday Craft Show comes to the World Equestrian Center for three days of unique and handcrafted gifts, giveaways, photo ops with Santa and much, much more.
More than 350 crafters, makers and artisans will be showcasing their wares at WEC’s Expo Center 1 from Friday, Nov. 14 through Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. There’ll be jewelry. There’ll be art. There’ll be decor. You better believe there’ll be handcrafted candles and delicious homemade treats.
There will also be special perks and opportunities:
- There’s an exclusive private shopping event on Friday from 10 a.m. until noon, before doors officially open.
- The first 1,000 attendees through the door each day will receive a free tote back courtesy of preventing sponsor JB Golf Carts.
- Santa Claus will be on hand to greet the kids on Friday from noon until 2 p.m. and on Saturday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and the erstwhile scourge of Whoville, the Grinch, will make an appearance from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday.
Tickets are already available online; those who take advantage of early ticket sales will only pay $7.36 for all three days–as opposed to the $8 per day charge at the door–and can save five bucks on admission to Friday’s private shopping experience at $15, which includes admission all three days as well. Parking is free, and children 12 and under will be admitted free, too.
The Ocala Holiday Craft Show runs noon-5 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. World Equestrian Center Ocala’s Expo Center 1 is located at 1284 NW 87th Court Rd., Ocala.