Reviewed by: Callie Puryear
Christmas Village Festival is back for its 41st year in Birmingham, Nov. 2-5
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Do you hear that? It’s the sound of sleigh bells calling you to Christmas Village Festival November 2-5. Keep reading for what you need to know, plus a testimonial from a long-time vendor about why this event so special.
An Alabama tradition since 1982
Christmas Village Festival is the perfect chance for you to ring in the holiday season, shop for your loved ones and support local and national artists.
Featuring 720 booths, vendors from all across the U.S. offer a variety of gifts including arts, crafts, clothing, food and jewelry. The BJCC welcomes 85,000 shoppers over the four-day show.
Another fun part—Santa will be there for you and your kiddos to take pictures and commemorate the family fun.
Experience holiday joy and shop til you drop—see more information on this 41-year-old Alabama tradition.
Christmas Village Festival details
- What: Christmas Village Festival
- When: Thursday, November 2-Sunday, November 5
- Hours: Thursday-Saturday 10AM-7PM | Sunday Noon-5PM (Advance ticket holders enter one hour earlier).
- Where: The BJCC, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Tickets: Adults $15 | Children (6-12 years old) $5 | Children under 6 are free
Tickets can be purchased at the door, online or at one of the outlet locations:
- Lou Lou’s: 6200 Grand River Parkway Ste 680, Leeds, AL 35094
- Oh My Sole: 4045 Helena Road, Helena, AL 35080
- The Clothes Tree by Deborah: 2880 Old Rocky Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 35243
- The Row: 705 Paul W Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
BONUS: If you purchase a ticket at one of the outlet locations or online, you can enter one hour earlier than the listed times!
Online tickets will be mailed to you. Tickets ordered after October 28 at noon will be placed in will call—which you can find in the East Hall lobby next to the show’s entrance.
The heart behind Christmas Village Festival
Christmas Village Festival touches the hearts of families across the Greater Birmingham Area. As a long-time vendor and the creative mind behind the White Christmas nativities, Lisa Smythe reflects on what got her started in Christmas Village Festival.
“I started making tiny little white nativities for family and teacher gifts when our older two children were in preschool (our oldest just turned 40, so it’s been a long time)!
It was a labor of love and something I truly enjoyed doing. Each year, the Lord blessed me with new ideas and inspiration. About 20 years ago, I applied to Christmas Village, but it was full. About three weeks before the show, I got a phone call to see if I was still interested. I happily said yes and got busy.
Over the years, we have met so many precious people and heard their stories—both joyful and heartbreaking. We are thankful to Christmas Village for the opportunity to share our gift!”
Lisa Smythe, Owner, White Christmas booth
You can find people like Lisa—eager to share products and stories with everyone who walks through the doors—when you attend Christmas Village Festival and dive into holiday festivities.
What are you waiting for? Get your tickets to Christmas Village Festival now.
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