October 2-5, 2008

Merry Marketplace, the signature fundraiser for The Junior League of Florence, is now in its 10th year and promises again to offer the Pee Dee area the finest shopping. Merry Marketplace, the area's favorite shopping show, is bigger and better than ever!

Dozens of new merchants from around the country will feature exciting items like home decorations, hand painted furniture, gourmet foods, and more. Your favorites will also be back...pewter ware, fine linens, stationery, art, and jewelry. Tickets are $7.00 a day. Shopping hours are 9:00am to 7:00pm Friday and Saturday and 1:30pm to 5:00pm on Sunday!

New this year will be pictures with Santa on Saturday, October 4th from 10:00am to 12:00pm and from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

The public is invited for a sneak peek at our 'Twas the Night before Merry Marketplace Preview Party on Thursday, October 2nd from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. Get your first choice from the wonderful merchandise, while enjoying cocktails, hors d' oeuvres, a silent auction, and music by Too Much Sylvia. Tickets are $25 for Thursday night and are available in advance or at the door. Parking is free!

Combined with the Preview event and development campaign, Merry Marketplace is the primary fundraiser of the Junior League of Florence. For further information on becoming a Merry Marketplace vendor, sponsor or Gala participant, call the League office at 843-667-0376 or email info@jrleagueofflorence.org.