The annual Haymount Holiday Market & Tree Lighting arrives Saturday, Nov. 22. The holiday season is in full swing with a day of 5 and a half hours of festive activities in Fayetteville. Hosted in one of Fayetteville’s most historic enclaves, Haymount, the Haymount Holiday Market is put on by Riverwood Events in partnership with Fay News 10 and LWood Media Group, bringing the event to life.
Festivities run from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 2000 Fort Bragg Rd.
The market invites the general public to browse a curated assortment of artisan-crafted goods perfect for early holiday shopping. Shoppers can explore handmade gifts offered by local crafters alongside live music that builds toward the highlight moment of the day: the tree lighting ceremony scheduled for 6:30 p.m. As dusk falls, the holiday magic ignites, and the community gathers around as lights brighten trees and the Haymount district hums with festive spirit.
The setting itself adds historic charm. The market is located in the Haymount Historic District, also referred to simply as the Haymount District, a nationally recognized historic neighborhood in Fayetteville’s Cumberland County that includes approximately 60 contributing buildings and one contributing site, primarily residential, spanning constructions dating from 1817 to 1950. Architectural styles in the area cover Queen Anne and Colonial Revival, among others.
While attendees enjoy the offerings of the market, they can also appreciate the walkable tree-lined streets and abundant character of the area, described by locals as “beautiful old homes and tree-lined streets” in a friendly, historic neighborhood.
You may feel most comfortable dressing in layers. Bring a light jacket for the evening as it cools after sunset, perfect for a cup of tea or hot cocoa as you enjoy the evening. You’re likely in for crisp, comfortable weather as the lights glow.
From 2 p.m., the market opens; vendors offer textiles, ornaments, artisanal goods, gourmet treats and other unique finds. As the afternoon deepens into evening, the pedestrian friendly streets of Haymount welcome families, friends and community members to gather in festive anticipation. At 6:30 p.m., the tree lighting ceremony sparks the joyful transformation of the evening, followed by performances and mingling until 7:30 p.m.
This year’s event provides a wonderful opportunity to support local makers, to begin holiday shopping, embrace community connection, and enjoy the transformation of a historic neighborhood into a glowing winter scene. Organized by Riverwood Events in collaboration with Fay News 10 and LWood Media Group, the experience is open to the public and free to attend.
Artisans interested in vending at the market can find the vendor application online at riverwoodevents.com/haymount-holiday-market.