Merry Marketplace 2025
Schedule
Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
James H Rainwater Conference Center | Valdosta, GA
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The Valdosta Junior Service League is thrilled to host Merry Marketplace 2025!Showcase Dates:
Friday, November 14, 2025: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 15, 2025: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 16: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This year’s show will be held at the James H. Rainwater Conference Center in Valdosta, Georgia. The 2024 event was a huge success with over 3,000 shoppers in two days! Merry Marketplace will feature nearly 100 artisans and boutique vendors from across the Southeast, and as always, proceeds will help fund dozens of Junior Service League community projects benefiting the health, education and welfare of Lowndes County and surrounding areas. In addition to shopping, we will have a full weekend of special events!
“A Very Merry Preview” - Shopping for these special ticket holders runs Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy a more intimate and upscale shopping environment complete with festive décor. Shoppers will get the first opportunity to browse and buy from vendor booths all before the general admission days begin. This replaces our traditional Saturday Early Bird special and offers you a unique opportunity in a more relaxed, crowd-controlled setting. It’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend with great energy, enhanced visibility, and added value for your participation.
Character Breakfast - This special ticketed event will provide parents and children an opportunity to enjoy breakfast while meeting their favorite characters. In addition, during your breakfast time, you will have the opportunity to grab a photo with Santa before the crowd comes in! Breakfast times are Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 10:30 a.m.
Santa will be available for you and your children to meet and have your photo professionally made. Make sure to stop by Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2025 Merry Marketplace Contact Information
Chairs: Jamie Beasley and Elly Klaus
Registration Chair: Jamie Foster-Hill l Registration Co-Chair: Savannah Hall
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Where is it happening?
James H Rainwater Conference Center, 29 Meeting Pl, Valdosta, GA 31601-7710, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
