The 37th annual Mistletoe Marketplace is just around the corner! Tickets are on sale now for this enchanting three-day shopping event and the official start of the holiday season! “Tis the Season” is the theme for this year’s favorite regional shopping event that will be held Wednesday, November 1st – Saturday, November 4th at the Mississippi Trade Mart. It will feature 155 merchants and artisans and their most incredible, imaginative items for gift-giving. Mistletoe kicks off with its Preview Gala, “Tis the Season to Sparkle,” Wednesday, November 1. General admission shopping begins at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2 and continues through Saturday, November 4 until 5:00 p.m. Mistletoe Marketplace, known for its fabulous vendors and unique shopping experience, also offers some great special events listed below.
Tis the Season to Sparkle Preview Gala & Auction
Tis the Season to Sparkle at the kickoff to the holiday season, Mistletoe Preview Gala. Join us for a night of shopping the fabulous Mistletoe merchants both old and new at the Preview Gala or bid on one or many of the items in the Silent, Premier, and Live Auctions. Walk the red carpet with C Spire, dine on fine cuisine by Fresh Cut Catering and Floral, and dance the night away with Almost Famous! It’s the season “to sparkle” at the most anticipated event of the holiday season!
Tis the Season to Savor and Shop Mistletoe Morning
This beloved Mistletoe tradition, presented by Trustmark, is your chance to shop items from the 150 fabulous 2017 Mistletoe merchants before the chorus of general shoppers. You’ll also enjoy the jubilant holiday sounds of the David Keary Jazz Trio and brunch on savory bites brought to you by Mangia Bene.
Tis the Season to Be Merry & Bright Girls Night Out
Gather your girlfriends for a “merry & bright” night of fashion, makeovers, and cocktails. Girls’ Night Out, presented by Belk, is a party you are not going to want to miss! You are sure to light up all your holiday events with tips from the make-up artists at Belk. Enjoy the best cuisine and cocktails from The Manship while you shop and dance the night away to music by Ben Johnson.
Tis the Season to be Festive Marketplace Brunch
Grab your family and friends to shop early and begin checking off your Christmas list at the Marketplace Brunch. You will quickly get into the spirit of the season and feel “festive” as you enjoy the sights and sounds of this bright early morning event! Dine on the finest brunch offerings by Mangia Bene and shop the morning away!
Tis the Season to be Joyful Ladies’ Luncheon & Fashion Show
Be inspired and filled with the Joy of the Season when Baptist Health Systems presents a fashion show featuring survivors and their caregivers. Show your support as they walk the runway donning the latest fashions from Belk. You will dine on fare from The Manship as well-known speaker, actress, and author Kimberly Williams-Paisley shares her story. A spokesperson for the Alzheimer’s Association, you will be moved by the impact Kimberly’s mother’s diagnosis has had on her personally and her heart-warming tribute to the often fragile yet unbreakable relationships we have with our mothers.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley is an accomplished actress well-known for her role in the Father of the Bride movies. She is the best-selling author of Where The Light Gets In, the story of her mother Linda’s diagnosis of early on-set dementia and how she and her family coped with the disease which ultimately took her mother’s life. Now an advocate for Alzheimer’s awareness, Kimberly relates her first-hand, inspirational experiences and understands how family and caregivers play a powerful and important role in life’s journey. Kimberly is married to Country Star Brad Paisley and they have two sons.
Tis the Season to Shine Tween Fashion Show
Calling all tweens to this fun celebration brought to you by the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Featured singer, Elam Roberson, will have you singing and dancing the afternoon away. Grab your friends and see the hottest trends of the holiday season make the runway shine! Snack on fare by Fresh Cut Catering and Floral and get ready “to shine” at the snazziest event of the season!
Tis the Season for Brews & Big 80s Friday Night at Mistletoe
Southern Beverage Company will quench your thirst with brews from all over, and renowned 80’s band The Molly Ringwalds is going to rock your Friday night! Take a break from the dancefloor and enjoy delicious fare by Fresh Cut Catering and Floral. Tease your hair, grab your legwarmers, lift that boom box over your head, and come rock out to the World’s Greatest 80’s experience. This will be an event you won’t want to miss!
Tis the Season to be Jolly Children’s Event
Your little ones will be positively “jolly” at this festive event! Ballet Mississippi is guaranteed to entertain and mesmerize with a special performance from The Nutcracker. Characters will also be available afterwards for pictures. Grab a sweet treat and sit with the “jolly” man himself to tell him all your holiday wishes. This event is sure to please children of all ages!
Mistletoe Marketplace serves as an important fundraiser to support the mission of the Junior League of Jackson, which includes funding more than 30 community projects. For more information and tickets, visit www.MistletoeMarketplace.com, or call 1-888-324-0027.
Tis the Season to Sparkle Preview Gala & Auction
Tis the Season to Sparkle at the kickoff to the holiday season, Mistletoe Preview Gala. Join us for a night of shopping the fabulous Mistletoe merchants both old and new at the Preview Gala or bid on one or many of the items in the Silent, Premier, and Live Auctions. Walk the red carpet with C Spire, dine on fine cuisine by Fresh Cut Catering and Floral, and dance the night away with Almost Famous! It’s the season “to sparkle” at the most anticipated event of the holiday season!
Tis the Season to Savor and Shop Mistletoe Morning
This beloved Mistletoe tradition, presented by Trustmark, is your chance to shop items from the 150 fabulous 2017 Mistletoe merchants before the chorus of general shoppers. You’ll also enjoy the jubilant holiday sounds of the David Keary Jazz Trio and brunch on savory bites brought to you by Mangia Bene.
Tis the Season to Be Merry & Bright Girls Night Out
Gather your girlfriends for a “merry & bright” night of fashion, makeovers, and cocktails. Girls’ Night Out, presented by Belk, is a party you are not going to want to miss! You are sure to light up all your holiday events with tips from the make-up artists at Belk. Enjoy the best cuisine and cocktails from The Manship while you shop and dance the night away to music by Ben Johnson.
Tis the Season to be Festive Marketplace Brunch
Grab your family and friends to shop early and begin checking off your Christmas list at the Marketplace Brunch. You will quickly get into the spirit of the season and feel “festive” as you enjoy the sights and sounds of this bright early morning event! Dine on the finest brunch offerings by Mangia Bene and shop the morning away!
Tis the Season to be Joyful Ladies’ Luncheon & Fashion Show
Be inspired and filled with the Joy of the Season when Baptist Health Systems presents a fashion show featuring survivors and their caregivers. Show your support as they walk the runway donning the latest fashions from Belk. You will dine on fare from The Manship as well-known speaker, actress, and author Kimberly Williams-Paisley shares her story. A spokesperson for the Alzheimer’s Association, you will be moved by the impact Kimberly’s mother’s diagnosis has had on her personally and her heart-warming tribute to the often fragile yet unbreakable relationships we have with our mothers.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley is an accomplished actress well-known for her role in the Father of the Bride movies. She is the best-selling author of Where The Light Gets In, the story of her mother Linda’s diagnosis of early on-set dementia and how she and her family coped with the disease which ultimately took her mother’s life. Now an advocate for Alzheimer’s awareness, Kimberly relates her first-hand, inspirational experiences and understands how family and caregivers play a powerful and important role in life’s journey. Kimberly is married to Country Star Brad Paisley and they have two sons.
Tis the Season to Shine Tween Fashion Show
Calling all tweens to this fun celebration brought to you by the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Featured singer, Elam Roberson, will have you singing and dancing the afternoon away. Grab your friends and see the hottest trends of the holiday season make the runway shine! Snack on fare by Fresh Cut Catering and Floral and get ready “to shine” at the snazziest event of the season!
Tis the Season for Brews & Big 80s Friday Night at Mistletoe
Southern Beverage Company will quench your thirst with brews from all over, and renowned 80’s band The Molly Ringwalds is going to rock your Friday night! Take a break from the dancefloor and enjoy delicious fare by Fresh Cut Catering and Floral. Tease your hair, grab your legwarmers, lift that boom box over your head, and come rock out to the World’s Greatest 80’s experience. This will be an event you won’t want to miss!
Tis the Season to be Jolly Children’s Event
Your little ones will be positively “jolly” at this festive event! Ballet Mississippi is guaranteed to entertain and mesmerize with a special performance from The Nutcracker. Characters will also be available afterwards for pictures. Grab a sweet treat and sit with the “jolly” man himself to tell him all your holiday wishes. This event is sure to please children of all ages!
Mistletoe Marketplace serves as an important fundraiser to support the mission of the Junior League of Jackson, which includes funding more than 30 community projects. For more information and tickets, visit www.MistletoeMarketplace.com, or call 1-888-324-0027.
{Blog post by Jill Dale. Thank you to the Junior League of Jackson for providing pictures from Mistletoe Marketplace 2016.}
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