Holiday Gift Market 2019: Our Season of Giving
Shopping for a cause has never been better. The 16th annual Holiday Gift Market - Presented by Publix, The Junior League of Tampa’s largest fundraising event, is sure to please! This event provides a unique shopping experience featuring over 200 merchants. Merchants sell 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 this event to funding our programs and community projects in the areas of education and child welfare.
WHEN:
Thursday, November 7th: PREVIEW PARTY (special event ticket required):
6 pm- 10 pm Preview Party VIP Ticket Admission
7 pm-10 pm Preview Party General Ticket Admission
Friday, November 8th:
9 am- 4pm: General Admission
Saturday, November 9th:
9 am-6 pm: General Admission
Sunday, November 10th:
9 am-4 pm: General Admission
WHERE:
Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall & Entertainment Hall
4800 US Highway 301 N., Tampa, FL 33610
COST:
General Admission Tickets:
$10 at the door
*Valid Friday to Sunday. One day entry only.
**Free admission for children ages five and under.
Purchase tickets online beginning September 1, 2019 through Eventbrite: www.hgm2019.eventbrite.com
PARKING: $8 per car (Cash, Credit, or Debit accepted. Paid to the Florida State Fairgrounds).
This fee is not related to the Junior League of Tampa Holiday Gift Market.
*NO animals allowed inside, with the exception of trained service animals*
2019 Features:
Preview Party
Do not miss out on the Preview Party, a JLT tradition, featuring an exclusive sneak peek into this year’s hottest new gift ideas, live entertainment, food samplings from local restaurants, cash bar and more! Taking place Thursday, November 7th from 7 pm-10 pm, tickets are just $40 for general admission. VIP tickets are available for $70 and include special access to VIP areas, food samplings, drink tickets, and early access admission at 6pm, so an hour of exclusive shopping before the public!
*General Admission & VIP Preview Party tickets go on sale September 15, 2019.*
PJs & Pancakes
Arrive in your favorite pajamas and join Santa for a special pancake breakfast! Child tickets are $35 per child and include general admission into the market, breakfast with Santa, a reading of “Twas the night before Christmas and a picture with Santa. Adult tickets are $15 and include general admission into the market and breakfast with Santa.
**Please note all children must be accompanied by an adult and adults must purchase tickets to attend.**
**Event tickets go on sale September 15, 2019.
Santa Snaps
Santa and Mrs. Claus are “comin’ to town” for a photo op and meet & greet! Tickets are $15 each and are priced per group; includes 1 photo (additional photos may be purchased on site). General Admission not included.
**Please Note: Time specific sign up for ten tickets released every ten minutes.**
*Event tickets go on sale September 15, 2019.
Breakfast with the Princesses
Arrive in your favorite princess attire and enjoy breakfast with your favorite princesses from Parties with Character - Tampa Princess Parties. Child tickets are $45 per child and include general admission into the market, breakfast with princesses, a picture with the princesses, a fun craft and songs! Adult tickets are $15 and include general admission into the market and breakfast with princesses.
**Please note all children must be accompanied by an adult and adults must purchase tickets to attend. **
*Event tickets will go on sale September 15, 2019.
Cocktails for a Cause
Enjoy some morning cocktails as you sip and shop your way through Junior League of Tampa’s largest fundraiser! This ticket includes two specialty cocktails or mimosas and admission to shopping at Holiday Gift Market. Tickets are $25.
*Event tickets go on sale September 15, 2019.
Paws & Popsicles
Come and enjoy a popsicle while playing with some furry friends! Guests can relax and play with puppies and kittens from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Tickets are $25 and include general admission into the market, access to Paws area, and a free popsicle. 10% of the ticket proceeds will go to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
Honoring the Tampa Military Community
We are thrilled The Junior League of Tampa’s Holiday Gift Market - Presented by Publix, falls on Veteran’s Day weekend this year. To honor and thank the local men and women who serve our country, we have reduced admission tickets ($7) for all U.S. service members (Active Duty, Reserve, former or retired) each day of the Holiday Gift Market. Please bring your Military ID to the ticket counter to receive your reduced admission ticket.
Group Tickets
We are excited to offer group discounts for groups of ten or more. Please contact hgmtickets@jltampa.org for more information.
Connect with JLT’s Holiday Gift Market on social media:
Facebook: www.FACEBOOK.com/TheJLTHGM
Instagram: @holidaygiftmarket
Web: https://www.jltampa.org/featured-events/holiday-gift-market/