Junior League holiday market features local vendors

The Junior League of Birmingham’s holiday market, Market Noel, is celebrating its 25th year. The event returns to the Cahaba Grand Conference Center Nov. 19-21. 

More than 100 vendors from across the country will sell wares to benefit the 34 community projects of the Junior League.

A new vendor this year at Market Noel is Homewood business owner Bobby Bardin with Bardin Marsee Publishing. Bardin publishes waterproof bibles and ‘TUFFNotes,’ waterproof notebooks. 

Bobby and his wife, Anna, have lived in Homewood since 2007 and enjoy traveling together to the mountains, beaches and caves. Their love for travel led them to publish the first waterproof Bible to put an end to people’s worry about ruining Bibles while on the go. 

General admission shopping for Market Noel is open Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

A Preview Noel party will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. It will feature hors d’oeuvres; wine, beer and cocktails; swag bags; a silent auction; live music from Sean Heninger; and a chance to win a piece of jewelry valued at $4,000-5,000 from Diamonds Direct with the purchase of a glass of champagne. While the ladies shop, men can enjoy a Man Cave with a beer and bourbon tasting from Good People Brewing and Dram as well as entertainment from The Lochamy Brothers of the SEC Network.

Highlights of the week include a Girls’ Night Out with a beauty bar from Tonya Jones Salon and chance to win a treatment package from Dr. Jason Jack of Plastic Surgery Specialists at Market Bliss on Friday from 6-8 p.m. A fashion show, Rock the Runway-Couture for a Cause, will be hosted by Lilly Pulitzer Saturday from 9:30-11 a.m. Tickets for the fashion show include mimosas and a coffee bar from Royal Cup as well as brunch bites from Heidi’s Heavenly Cookies, The Fresh Market and Sister Schubert.

To purchase Market Noel tickets or for more information, visit marketnoel.net. Tickets are also available at the door. 

-Submitted by the Junior League of Birmingham