One of the Midlands’ biggest holiday events starts Thursday, Nov. 30 when the Junior League of Columbia Holiday Market opens its doors at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. The four-day annual event runs through Sunday, Dec. 3 in the Cantey and Goodman buildings at 1200 Rosewood Drive in Columbia.

Shoppers can browse booths of seasonal and year-round merchandise from nearly 170 vendors offering clothing, jewelry, home décor, kitchen gear, yard ornaments, holiday decorations, edibles and more. Food and beverages also will be available for purchase during market hours.

The market is open 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday and noon–5 p.m. Sunday. General admission tickets are $10 and can be used all four days. Parking at the fairgrounds is an additional $5 during shopping hours and free for evening events.

Thursday’s Ladies Night Out event with music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres is already sold out, but shoppers will have another chance to wine and dine at Friday’s Holiday Ball. The black-tie optional event will offer music, private shopping, cocktails and food rom 6:30 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $85 per person.

Sunday will feature Sundaes with Santa from noon to 4 p.m. Families are invited to dress children in their Sunday best for photos with Santa, enjoy games and crafts, and create their own ice cream sundaes. Tickets are $8 per child, available only at the door.

The Holiday Market raises more than $260,000 each year for the Junior League, which trains women leaders to create lasting community change, with an emphasis on strengthening the health and well-being of children and families in the Midlands.

Learn more about the Holiday Market and buy tickets online at jlcolumbia.org/holiday-market.