After the last storm and cool nights showing the Northern Lights, the hummingbirds have left and the bees have moved in. Photo by Phillip Jones
Junior League of Columbia’s annual Holiday Market fundraising event will take place December 5–8, at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds inside the Cantey and Goodman buildings. As Junior League of Columbia continues to celebrate its 100th year of service, this event remains the shopping extravaganza of the year, showcasing over 100 unique merchants from around the country.
This shopping event raises over $250,000 to support Junior League’s mission and programs, which include furthering their vision of strengthening the health and well-being of children and families in the Midlands.
As the League’s largest annual fundraiser, Holiday Market draws thousands of shoppers every year. Shoppers can participate in a variety of special events in addition to general shopping. Although tickets to Ladies Night Out, Holiday Market’s Thursday night shopping event, are sold out, tickets are still available for Holiday Ball, Sundaes with Santa, and Market General Admission Shopping.
Dates and times for 2024’s Holiday Market events are as follows:
Market General Admission: ( December 5– 8— 9: 30 a. m.– 5 p. m., Thursday and Friday; 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday; and 12–5 p.m., Sunday) $10 per ticket, granting access for all four days of the Holiday Market;
Holiday Ball (December 6, 6:30-11 p.m.): $70 for an individual, $130 for a couple;
Sundaes with Santa (December 8, 12-4 p.m.): Tickets available at the door for $8/child; admission is free for children twelve months and under. Adults may use their Holiday Market ticket stub for event entry.
For more information, visit jlcolumbia.org.
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