The 2026 Junior League of Tampa Holiday Gift Market

Holiday Gift Market 2026

Shop for a cause and make a difference in our community! The 24th annual Holiday Gift Market, The Junior League of Tampa’s largest fundraising event, is a Tampa tradition, featuring specialty merchants. Shop for everyone on your list with a wide variety of clothing and jewelry, holiday décor, home goods, food, and children’s items.

The Junior League of Tampa commits 100% of the net proceeds from this event to funding our community projects and programs that impact more than 30,000 women, children, and families in Hillsborough County every year.

MISSION STATEMENT - Founded in 1926, The Junior League of Tampa, Inc. is an organization of women dedicated to advancing women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.

Thursday, November 12th: Preview Night (special event ticket required):

6pm - 10pm VIP Preview Party Admission Ticket

7pm - 10pm Preview Night General Admission Ticket

Friday, November 13th: 9am - 4pm: General Admission

Saturday, November 14th: 9am - 6pm: General Admission

Sunday, November 15th: 9am - 4pm: General Admission

Early Bird General Admission Tickets: $10 available until November 12th.

General Admission Tickets: $12 available November 13th-15th.

*Valid Friday to Sunday. One-day entry only.

**Free admission for children ages five and under.**

Please note: Our market is CASHLESS for ticket purchases. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate using credit/debit cards or digital payments.

Merchants inside the market may still accept all forms of payment, including cash, depending on their preference.

$10 per car in advance (Paid to the Florida State Fairgrounds).

$12 at the fairground gate (Credit or Debit accepted. Paid to the Florida State Fairgrounds).)

This fee is not related to The Junior League of Tampa Holiday Gift Market.

To pre-purchase parking, visit the Florida State Fairgrounds Website.

**NO animals allowed inside, except for trained service animals**

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! Concessions available for purchase so you can sip while you shop.

Taking place Thursday, November 12th from 7 pm - 10 pm, tickets are just $30 for general admission.

Get a head start at 6 pm on the festivities and an exclusive selection of all vendor booths with early access to our VIP Preview Party! Doors open an hour early, allowing you to immerse yourself in an evening of holiday shopping and elegance. Tickets are $100 for the VIP Preview Party. The VIP ticket event highlights include an exclusive gift bag, live entertainment, interactive photo opportunities, a selection of hors d’oeuvres and desserts, hand-crafted cocktails, and more!

Your VIP ticket also includes a Bargain Bracelet, adding a bonus discount to your holiday shopping.

Dress to impress in your classic holiday attire and make the most of this enchanting night!

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 $22.50 in advance online before November 12, and $25 on or after November 12. 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 will be at the Market for photos Saturday, November 14th, from 10:30 am - 2:15 pm, and Sunday, November 15th, from 10 am - 3 pm. Tickets are $20 each and are priced per group; individual tickets are required for each day and include one digital photo provided by Rob Coggin Productions.

**General Admission not included.**

Step into a world of holiday magic at our Sugarplum Fairy Tea Party, where little ones are invited to get pampered, sparkle, and celebrate the season in true fairy-tale fashion!

Hosted by the Little Princess Spa, this enchanting experience begins with a little holiday glam, including hair styling, makeup, and face gems, while enjoying a magical tea party filled with festive drinks, sweet treats, and plenty of opportunities to capture the moment.

Strike a pose at our whimsical photo opportunities, make memories with friends, and let your little sugarplum fairy’s imagination take flight.

Your ticket includes:

• Holiday hair styling

• Magical makeup

• Sparkling face gems

• Festive drinks & snacks

• Whimsical photo opportunities

• Plenty of holiday magic!

Come dressed in your favorite festive or fairy-inspired attire and get ready for a party filled with sparkle, sweetness, and a little Sugarplum magic.

Tickets are $45 per child; individual tickets are required for each day.

**General Admission not included.**

Our complimentary guest services ensure you are treated like a VIP while shopping at the Holiday Gift Market.

Bag Check - Lighten your load at the Bag Check station, run by JLT volunteers.

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/

The Holder of a ticket is admitted to the Event on condition that they, by use of this ticket, agree to the following terms: This ticket is non-refundable. All sales are final. The Junior League of Tampa, Inc. and its affiliates are not responsible for any liability at or resulting from this Event and release it from any and all claims, whether known or unknown. Weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited at the Event. The Junior League of Tampa, Inc. is not responsible for cancellations of the Event due to inclement weather or events beyond its control. The Holder expressly grants The Junior League of Tampa, Inc. permission to use Holder’s image in connection with any live or recorded transmission, reproduction, or publication of this Event. Pass-outs or re-entry are prohibited. Any person entering the Event waives all civil liability against The Junior League of Tampa, the venue owner and operator, for any injuries caused by the inherent risk associated with contracting COVID-19 and other related illnesses at public gatherings.