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Cape May County’s holiday craft shows and markets are the easiest way to shop local for gifts, from handmade ornaments to small batch treats. Here are the 2026 holiday craft shows, shopping villages and sip and shop markets in Cape May County, NJ, in date order, all confirmed for this year.
Winterfest by the Sea
- Town: Ocean City
- Where: Ocean City Sports and Civic Center, 804 East Sixth Street (Sixth Street and the Boardwalk)
- When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce presents its sixth annual holiday shopping event inside the Civic Center, with craft vendors and food. It is the first big holiday market of the season in the county.
Holiday Preview Craft Show
- Town: Cape May
- Where: Emlen Physick Estate grounds, 1048 Washington Street
- When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 4 p.m.
- Admission: Free
Handmade gifts are for sale on the Physick Estate grounds during Cape May MAC’s Holiday Preview. Stay for the free band concert and Santa’s tree lighting at 7 p.m.
Sea Isle City Winter Village
- Town: Sea Isle City
- Where: Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard and Pleasure Avenue
- When: Friday, November 27, 2026, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, November 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hosted by the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce, the Winter Village brings a shopping village, a food court, Santa and holiday performances to Excursion Park. A holiday wreath auction benefiting a local college scholarship program is on display both days.
Wildwoods Holiday Shopping Village
- Town: Wildwood
- Where: Byrne Plaza and downtown Wildwood
- When: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Downtown Wildwood’s Small Business Saturday market fills Byrne Plaza with local vendors, a good excuse to finish the list without a trip to the mall.
Holidays at HenVille Shopping Village
- Town: Wildwood
- Where: MudHen Brewing Company, 127 West Rio Grande Avenue
- When: Sunday, November 29; Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6; Sunday, December 13; Saturday and Sunday, December 19 and 20, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Admission: Free
MudHen’s holiday village runs on six days between Thanksgiving weekend and Christmas, so there are plenty of chances to stop in. Grab lunch and a beer at the brewpub while you shop.
Christmas in the Plaza
- Town: Wildwood
- Where: Byrne Plaza, downtown Wildwood
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Admission: Free
Christmas in the Plaza lines up with the Greater Wildwood Jaycees Christmas Parade and the downtown tree lighting on Friday night, then returns Saturday for daytime shopping.
Crafts at Christmas
- Town: Cape May
- Where: Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Avenue
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, December 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The City of Cape May fills Convention Hall on the Promenade with craft vendors for its Christmas show. The city reports every vendor spot is already taken, so expect a full hall.
Miracle at the Mall: Sip and Shop
- Town: Wildwood
- Where: Wildwood’s Boardwalk Mall, 3800 Boardwalk
- When: Saturdays, December 5, 12 and 19, 2026, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
An indoor sip and shop on the Wildwood Boardwalk, held three Saturdays in December. It pairs well with a winter walk on the boards.
Enchanted Vendor Village at Congress Hall
- Town: Cape May
- Where: Congress Hall, 200 Congress Place
- When: During Winter Wonderland, November 27 to December 31, 2026
Congress Hall’s Winter Wonderland includes a vendor village of handmade gifts and festive treats. Winter Wonderland hours are Thursdays 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Vendor hours are subject to change, so check before you go.
More in Cape May County: tree lightings, holiday parades and candlelight house tours all season long.
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