Tickets on sale now for the Junior League of Columbia’s 40th Annual Holiday Market
October 7, 2026
The festive holiday shopping event returns to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds December 3–6!
The Junior League of Columbia will celebrate its 40th annual Holiday Market December 3–6, 2026, at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds, bringing four days of holiday shopping, special events, and festive experiences to Columbia. Tickets are available now at jlcolumbia.org.
For four decades, Holiday Market has been a Columbia holiday tradition, bringing shoppers together while supporting the Junior League of Columbia’s work to strengthen the health and well-being of children and families in the Midlands. This year’s event will feature more than 140 merchants offering gifts, home décor, fashion, food, and other seasonal finds.
Holiday Market Schedule | December 3–6 | South Carolina State Fairgrounds
- General Admission Shopping | December 3–6
Thursday–Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday: 12–4 p.m.
General admission tickets are $10 per person. Children 12 and under are free during regular shopping hours. General admission tickets are valid for return visits throughout the weekend. - Ladies Night Out | Thursday, December 3, 6:30–10:30 p.m.
Ladies Night Out offers an evening of shopping, food, friends, and fun to kick off the Holiday Market weekend. Tickets are $70 per person. New this year, a limited number of VIP tickets are available for $120, offering a dedicated VIP lane so you can skip the entrance line, plus a private lounge, private bar, and exclusive food and refreshments. - Holiday Ball | Friday, December 4, 6:30–10:30 p.m.
The Holiday Ball invites guests ages 21 and older to dress up and celebrate the season with live music, dancing, food, beverages, and shopping. Individual tickets are $70, or $130 per couple, through November 15. Beginning November 16, individual tickets are $90. - Sundaes with Santa | Sunday, December 6, 12–3 p.m.
Families can close out the Holiday Market weekend with a visit with Santa, games, crafts, and an ice cream sundae bar. Tickets are $8 per child at the door; children 12 months and under are free. General admission for adults is $10.
Ticket Information
Tickets are on sale now at jlcolumbia.org. Tickets purchased online will be available for pickup at Will Call during event hours. General admission tickets are also available at the door. General admission tickets are valid for return visits throughout the weekend, and guests with Ladies Night Out or Holiday Ball tickets may also return for general admission shopping during regular shopping hours.
Parking
Enter the State Fairgrounds through Gate 6 at 901 George Rogers Blvd. Parking is $5 during regular shopping hours, Ladies Night Out, and Sundaes with Santa. Parking is free during the Holiday Ball.
Vendor Opportunities
Local and regional merchants interested in participating in Holiday Market can visit jlcolumbia.org or contact [email protected]
Media Coverage Welcome
The Junior League of Columbia welcomes media representatives to cover Holiday Market events and celebrations throughout the weekend. For interviews and event coverage, contact [email protected].
About the Junior League of Columbia
The Junior League of Columbia is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Through community partnerships, volunteer service and signature initiatives such as Holiday Market, the League works to make a lasting difference in the Midlands, with a focus on women and children in our community. For more information, visit jlcolumbia.org.
