Merry Marketplace

The Valdosta Junior Service League is thrilled to host Merry Marketplace 2026!

Showcase Dates:
Friday, November 13, 2026: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 14, 2026: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 15, 2026: 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 2025 event was a huge success with over 3,500 shoppers! 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. - 9:00 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 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Santa will be available for you and your children to meet and have your photo professionally made.

Vendors can download the 2026 Merry Marketplace Vendor Application below:

PDF File: 2026 MMP Vendor Application

Vendors can contact our Registration Chair, Jamie Foster-Hill, at merrymarketplace@gmail.com if there are any questions.

All MMP deposits are due by Friday, July 31, 2026. If you plan to participate, we strongly encourage you to submit your completed application and deposit early as possible to secure your booth space. Please note that the remaining balance will be due in full by Friday, October 2, 2026.

We look forward to seeing you at our 52nd Annual Merry Marketplace in 2026!

Character Breakfast & Merry Marketplace