Event Details
2023 HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12
FLORIDA STATE FAIRGROUNDS EXPO & ENTERTAINMENT HALLS
Shopping for a cause has never been better. The Junior League of Tampa's largest fundraising event, is celebrating 20 years! The event provides a unique shopping experience featuring over 200 merchants. Merchants offering everything from clothing and jewelry to holiday décor, food, and children’s items.
The Junior League of Tampa commits 100% of the net proceeds from the event to fund our programs and community projects in the areas of education and child welfare.
MISSION STATEMENT - Founded in 1926, The Junior League of Tampa, Inc. is an organization of 1,900 women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
MARKET HOURS & TICKET PRICES
Thursday, November 9 - Preview Night
- 6 pm - 10 pm: VIP Preview Party, includes Bargain Bracelet - Special Event Ticket Required, $100
- 7 pm - 10 pm: Preview Night General Admission Ticket Required, $30
Friday, November 10
- 9 am - 10 am: Exclusive Early Bird Shopping, includes Bargain Bracelet - Special Event Ticket Required, $30
- 10 am - 4 pm: General Admission Shopping, $10 (price increases to $12 on November 10)
Saturday, November 11
- 9 am to 6 pm: General Admission Shopping, $10 (price increases to $12 on November 10)
Sunday, November 12
- 9 am to 4 pm: General Admission Shopping, $10 (price increases to $12 on November 10)
Children ages 5 and under receive free admission
Contact HGMTickets@jltampa.org for group ticket pricing - 10+ tickets
Add-Ons
$18 - Bargain Bracelet until November 10, spend $25+ at any merchant and receive a 10% discount (price increases to $20 on November 10)
$15 - Santa Snaps photo - Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 2 pm
VIP Preview Party - Doors open an hour early for VIP Preview Party ticket holders. Enjoy live music, sparkling wine, Private VIP lounge, Interactive Photo Ops & Complimentary Prints, a Selection of Hors d'Oeuvres, Hand-crafted cocktails, and more! VIP Preview Party tickets also include a Bargain Bracelet and two raffle tickets. Thursday, November 9th from 6 pm - 10 pm, tickets are $100 for VIP Preview Party. Attendees are encouraged to embrace the evening's Winter White theme!
Preview Night - Get first dibs on all the best that Holiday Gift Market has to offer! Enjoy an evening of Shopping, Live Music, Interactive Photo Ops, and more! Food & Drinks available for purchase so you can sip while you shop. Taking place Thursday, November 9th from 7 pm - 10 pm, tickets are just $30 for general admission. Attendees are encouraged to embrace the evenings Winter White theme.
Friday Exclusive Early Bird Shopping - Celebrate the official kick off of the 20th annual Holiday Gift Market with exclusive entry for the first hour of the market from 9 am to 10 am. Tickets are just $30 and include a Bargain Bracelet.
Bargain Bracelet - A Bargain Bracelet earns you 10% off all merchants at Holiday Gift Market when you spend $25 or more at a merchant booth. Bargain Bracelets are just $18 in advance online before November 10 and $20 on or after November 10. You can save 10% at the ENTIRE market! Bracelets will sell out, so buy now to guarantee your savings! This ticket is only valid for one day of shopping (including Preview Night). General Admission not included.
Santa Snaps - Santa will be at the market for photos and meet & greet! Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12th from 11 am - 2 pm; tickets are $15 each and are priced per group; includes 1 digital photo. General Admission not included.
GUEST SERVICES CENTER presented by TECO - Our complimentary guest services ensure you are treated like a VIP while shopping at the Holiday Gift Market.
Mothers' Nook - Take a break with your baby in our Mothers' Nook, a designated space for nursing moms.
Bag Check - Lighten your load at the Bag Check station, run by JLT volunteers. Donations appreciated.
Gift Wrapping - Wrap up your shopping at the gift Wrapping station. Donations appreciated.
Fan Cave - Cheer for your team in our Fan Cave, while your family and friends shop.
Frequently Asked Questions:
ARE THERE A VARIETY OF PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE? Absolutely! We will have over 200 merchants selling at our Market. Many of the merchants are local so your funds help support local small businesses. Make sure you are following us on social media (Facebook or Instagram) for a sneak peak of some of the merchants who will be in attendance.
ARE THERE ANY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE TO SHOPPERS? Yes! The Bargain Bracelet is back and earns you 10% off all purchases of $25 or more from all merchants at Holiday Gift Market, including many that don’t offer sales and promotions! Bargain Bracelets are just $18 in advance online before November 10 and $20 on or after November 10. You can save 10% (off purchases of $25 or more) at the ENTIRE market! Bracelets will sell out, so buy now to guarantee your savings! Spend more & Save more- all while Giving more!
IS THE COST OF PARKING AT THE FAIRGROUNDS INCLUDED IN MY TICKET PRICE? Parking is $10 per vehicle. Payment is collected at the entrance to the Fairgrounds from State Road 301. The parking fees are charged by the venue and do not go to The Junior League of Tampa.
DO I NEED AN ADDITIONAL TICKET FOR SPECIAL EVENTS? Yes, special events require a separate ticket.
ARE FOOD AND DRINKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE DURING THE MARKET? Yes! Fairground concessions will be open during the market which includes an array of food and drink options.
WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED ASSISTANCE DURING THE EVENT? Find any of our Junior League of Tampa volunteers who will be located throughout the Fairgrounds and will be wearing volunteer lanyards.
WHAT DO PROCEEDS FROM THE HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET SUPPORT?
The Holiday Gift Market is The Junior League of Tampa's largest fundraiser, with 100% of net proceeds supporting our community projects and programs in Tampa Bay. Our projects include:
- The Diaper Bank which distributes over half a million diapers in Hillsborough County every year
- The MILO project which supports childhood literacy by stocking Giving Libraries across Hillsborough County
- The Love Bundles project which provides backpacks of essentials to children who are entering the foster care system in Hillsborough County
WHO RUNS THE HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET?
- The Holiday Gift Market (HGM) is planned and executed by volunteers from The Junior League of Tampa. Our Holiday Gift Market committee of over 40 women give their time and talents to pull off this one-of-a-kind shopping experience. They are supported by our over 1900 other volunteers during the Market weekend.
Connect with The Junior League of Tampa
The Junior League of Tampa Website
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