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    A Holiday Shopping Extravaganza with Junior League of Columbia

    Do you hear what we hear?

     

    It’s the sound of Junior League of Columbia’s Holiday Market rolling into town! This annual event kicks off on Wednesday evening with their premiere black-tie optional event, Preview Party. From there, the holiday shopping extravaganza begins.

     

    Did you know? Holiday Market is the largest fundraiser of the year for Junior League of Columbia and the four-day shopping event annually brings in over $250,000. The money raised is used to support Junior League of Columbia’s missions and programs, which include furthering their vision of strengthening the health and well-being of children and families in the Midlands.

     

    Make plans now to get out to Holiday Market this year!

     

    Preview Party & Silent Auction – Wednesday, November 28 – 6:30pm until 11pm ($75 / person_
    General Market – Thursday, November 29 – 9:30am until 5pm ($8 / person + $5 / parking)
    Ladies Night Out – Thursday, November 29 – 6pm until 10pm (SOLD OUT!)
    General Market – Friday, November 30 – 9:30am until 5pm ($8 / person + $5 / parking)
    General Market – Saturday, December 1 – 9:30am until 5pm ($8 / person + $5 / parking)
    General Market – Sunday, December 2 – 12pm until 5pm ($8 / person + $5 / parking)
    Sundaes with Santa – Sunday, December 2 – 12pm until 4pm ($8 / person + $5 / parking)

     

    Dress up in your holiday finest, and head to Preview Party Wednesday night for an evening filled with live music, private shopping, cocktails, delicious bites to eat, and an incredible silent auction. It’s night to socialize and do a little shopping as you help Junior League of Columbia kick off their their annual event. You can even use your ticket stub from the event for one free entry into the market later during the weekend if you’d like to come back and do some more shopping.

     

    Spend a day between Thursday and Sunday shopping with over 150 different vendors from around the country who have brought their very best items for you to peruse. You can find Christmas gifts for nearly everyone on your list, and we’re sure that you can find a little something special for yourself, too! Wander up and down the aisles in the Cantey and Goodman Buildings at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds and discover all kinds of boutique businesses that have wonderful things for you to shop from handmade jewelry to clothing, home decor, toys, and more.

     

    On the very last day of the market, bring your littles to enjoy Sundaes with Santa! They can have their photo taken with Santa, and afterwards, the entire family can enjoy games and crafts long with an ice cream sundae bar.