Photo courtesy of the Lollar Group.
Market Noel
Craig Skowronek of Lula Woodworks, a Hoover resident of nearly 20 years, is excited to bring his custom-hand crafted furniture and gifts to Market Noel in November.
The Junior League of Birmingham is bringing together more than 100 vendors for the 25th Annual Market Noel.
There will be food vendors as well as booths for women’s, children’s and men’s clothing and other goods.
“It’s a one stop shop,” said Market Noel Chair Paige Drew. “There’s so many things for everybody to be able to knock out their entire Christmas list. …But it also kind of makes you feel good because every dollar spent on tickets, that money goes directly back to the community.”
There are several ticket options, including general admission for $12, Preview Noel for $48, tickets for groups of 10 or more people for $10 each and a three-day pass for $24. Drew said about 8,000 people will shop Market Noel over the weekend, and the goal is to constantly grow the event.
The Junior League of Birmingham uses the money from ticket sales to support its projects, which are geared toward helping women, children and education throughout the community.
“We are definitely trying to grow it and make it the biggest, baddest shopping event in town,” Drew said. “The bigger it gets, the more money that comes back into the people and the community.”
In addition to the vendor sales, there will be Rock the Runway and Man Cave events at Market Noel. An announcer from the SEC Network and Jox Radio will be at the Man Cave, which takes place during Preview Noel on Wednesday, Nov. 18. There are also bourbon tastings and other activities at that time.
“We’ve got some fun games and things like that planned to keep the men interested,” Drew said.
This is also the second year for Market Bliss, which is a sort of girl’s night out at the event. Market Bliss is the night of Friday, Nov. 20 from 6-8 p.m.
For anyone looking to get a taste of fashion, the Rock the Runway event is Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9:30-11 a.m.
During the fashion show, models will wear Lily Pulitzer fashions as well as items from vendors at the market. Children from some of the Junior League of Birmingham’s community partners will also participate.
“My favorite part of that event is that some of the models that are going to be coming down the model are some of the community partners,” Drew said.
While the market doesn’t offer any specific discounts, Drew said most vendors do not have brick and mortar stores and are therefore able to keep their prices down. Drew said the gathering of so many vendors as well as the market’s contributions to the community help draw in shoppers.
“I think it’s the spirit of the holidays,” Drew said. “You give and you shall receive. Our theme this year is Be Bold, Be Bright, and I think that could relate back to so many things.”
For more information about the event, visit jlbonline.com.
Market Noel 2015
- Preview Noel & Man Cave: Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 7-10 p.m.
- Market Bliss: Friday, Nov. 20 from 6-8 p.m.
- Rock the Runway: Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9:30-11 a.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 20 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
