The Christmas Connection is a very well established cultural event in Kingsport, hosting some of the region’s best craft artists. This favorite holiday staple is looked forward to year after year!  Year 2023 will be the 44th consecutive year serving the artists and the community! The Civic Auditorium will host artistic creations in various media, just in time for Christmas gift shopping.

Dates of 2023:  November 10 & 11, 2023  (In 2023, please note the event will be held the SECOND weekend in November, due to events being held at Meadowview)

Location: NEW LOCATION!  The Meadowview Convention Center – Convention Center A

Sponsored by: City of Kingsport, Office of Cultural Arts (423) 392-8414

Email: KingsportChristmasConnection@gmail.com

Admission: Admission to this fun-filled, shopping event is FREE and open to the public!

Facebook event:  to be available closer to time of event

Applications:

Applications will be available in APRIL 2023.  No cost to apply!  Acceptance is by invitation only. All applications are reviewed by a selection committee, taking various factors into consideration in order to create a high quality, attractive show having a good mix of artistic and crafting creations. There will be a limited number of exhibitions for each category or media.

Applications will be available in APRIL 2023!  Stay Tuned!