{"id":6684,"date":"2024-11-27T15:08:29","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T15:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/27\/junior-league-of-columbia-kicks-off-holiday-market-fundraiser-december-5\/"},"modified":"2024-11-27T15:08:29","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T15:08:29","slug":"junior-league-of-columbia-kicks-off-holiday-market-fundraiser-december-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/27\/junior-league-of-columbia-kicks-off-holiday-market-fundraiser-december-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Junior League of Columbia Kicks Off Holiday Market Fundraiser December 5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Junior League of Columbia is gearing up for its annual <strong>Holiday Market<\/strong>, running from <strong>December 5 to 8<\/strong> at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. This year&rsquo;s event celebrates the League&rsquo;s <strong>100th year of service<\/strong> and will feature over 100 merchants from across the country.<\/p>\n<p>The Holiday Market is more than just a shopping event&mdash;it&rsquo;s the League&rsquo;s largest fundraiser, raising over <strong>$250,000<\/strong> to support programs that enhance the health and well-being of children and families in the Midlands.<\/p>\n<h3>Event Highlights:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Holiday Ball (Dec. 6, 6:30 &ndash; 11 p.m.)<\/strong>: Guests can enjoy live music, private shopping, and food and drinks at this black-tie optional event. Tickets are $70 per person or $130 per couple.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sundaes with Santa (Dec. 8, 12 &ndash; 4 p.m.)<\/strong>: A family-friendly event featuring photos with Santa, games, crafts, and an ice cream sundae bar. Tickets are $8 per child, with free admission for children under 12 months. Adults can use their Holiday Market ticket for entry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>General Admission Shopping<\/strong>: Shop all four days for $10 per ticket. Hours are:\n<ul>\n<li>December 5 &amp; 6: 9:30 a.m. &ndash; 5 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>December 7: 9:30 a.m. &ndash; 6 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>December 8: 12 &ndash; 5 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Tickets and Parking:<\/h3>\n<p>Tickets for <strong>General Admission, Holiday Ball,<\/strong> and <strong>Sundaes with Santa<\/strong> can be purchased online or at the door. Parking is $5 for all events except the Holiday Ball.<\/p>\n<p>While tickets for the popular <strong>Ladies Night Out<\/strong> are already sold out, there&rsquo;s still plenty to enjoy at this festive fundraiser.<\/p>\n<h3>Calling All Merchants:<\/h3>\n<p>Junior League is accepting merchant applications. For more information, visit <strong>jlcolumbia.org<\/strong> or email <strong><a rel=\"noopener\">holidaymarket@jlcolumbia.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Proceeds from the Holiday Market help support Junior League&rsquo;s mission of community service and improving the lives of families in the Midlands. Don&rsquo;t miss this chance to shop, celebrate, and give back!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Junior League of Columbia is gearing up for its annual Holiday Market, running from December 5 to 8 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. This year&rsquo;s event celebrates the League&rsquo;s 100th year of service and will feature over 100 merchants from across the country. 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