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The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) is adding more entertainment, shopping and hospitality experiences to the opening weekend of Fall 2026 High Point Market, including live performances at Center Stage and the return of its Market-at-Market pop-up shopping event.
The Fall Market festivities begin Saturday, October 17, with Center Stage entertainment starting at 7 p.m. Circus EVO, an international circus production company known for high-flying performances, will open the evening, followed by Rhythm Arcade, an eight-piece band performing music across a range of genres.
The entertainment lineup adds another dimension to the opening day of the international home furnishings market, which brings retailers, designers, manufacturers and other industry professionals to High Point, North Carolina.
Market-at-Market Returns
HPMA is also bringing back Market-at-Market, an open-air shopping experience featuring regional businesses from the Triad and across North Carolina. Pop-up vendors will be located in the Center Stage area from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday through Monday, October 17–19.
“Our Market-at-Market program returns this season with area vendors providing necessities and personal indulgences to trade show guests in a convenient format,” said Tammy Covington, HPMA president and CEO. “It’s easy to pick up practical items and gifts, or simply enjoy a treat in between showroom appointments, without having to leave the Market district.”
Saturday vendors include Creatively Covered Skin Care, The Juice Apothecary, Jamie Slye Hats and Fleet Feet.
Sunday’s lineup includes Creatively Covered Skin Care, The Style Lab, Blue Hydrangea, Pink Poppy Shoppe and Fleet Feet.
On Monday, attendees can shop Larry’s Love In A Jar, Blue Hydrangea, Perikles Noir and Fleet Feet.
Products offered throughout the three-day event will range from botanical skincare, apparel and headwear to athletic gear, cold-pressed juices and bean-to-bar chocolate.
Opening Weekend Extras
HPMA-sponsored activations are also planned from noon to 2 p.m. during opening weekend. Complimentary fall-inspired martinis will be offered Saturday, while Sunday will feature complimentary s’mores and hot beverages.
Market-at-Market is available exclusively to registered High Point Market attendees.
Center Stage is located between the Showplace building and Transportation Terminal. A valid Fall 2026 Market pass is required for admission, with entry available on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity.
Buyers may enter beginning at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, while doors open to other passholders at 6:30 p.m. ahead of the 7 p.m. performances. Complimentary food and beverages will be available. Guests younger than 15 will not be admitted.
The weekend entertainment continues Sunday, October 18, when multi-platinum recording artist Andy Grammer takes the Center Stage spotlight.
Fall Market passes are available at no charge to qualified U.S. and international buyers, including retailers and professional interior designers, as well as members of the media and students.
