Football memorabilia coming to holiday market

The annual Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) holiday market will return to the Cahaba Grand for the sixth year the weekend before Thanksgiving, Nov. 20-22. The event features more than 100 vendors. All proceeds from Market Noel support more than 30 community projects of the JLB.

Football fans will remember Prince Wimbley as the 1992 captain and wide receiver of the Alabama national championship team. He and his wife, Rhea, now run Prince Wimbley Productions, offering Auburn memorabilia in addition to Alabama.

“It’s great because Market Noel provides a great way to interact with our customers,” Rhea said.

The festivities begin Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. with the Preview Noel party. General admission shopping takes place Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Highlights of the week include a book signing by John Croyle of the Big Oak Ranch, a holiday floral arranging class by Lindsay Kessler Designs, a cooking demonstration with Whitney Wright of Southern Living, a book signing and cooking demonstration by the Cake Mix Doctor Anne Byrn, as well as photos with Santa. The first-ever Market Bliss, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 21, from 6-8 p.m., will feature a beauty bar, live music from Trey Lewis and giveaways. 

Visit marketnoel.net to purchase tickets and to view a complete listing of participating merchants.