It may not be time to break out the tinsel and belt out the carols, but it’s certainly time to start checking off people on the gift list. Join the Junior League of Fayetteville for the 58th Annual Holly Day Fair at the Crown Complex for four days of craft vendors, specialty products, and one-of-a-kind finds, and Santa.
The iconic holiday-themed fair will bring over 150 vendors under one roof for a shopping experience like no other from Thursday, Nov. 6, to Sunday, Nov. 9. Shoppers looking to beat the crowds or enjoy a shopping experience outside of normal fair hours can purchase tickets for special shopping hours and events.
Super Shopper
• Early Access to the Holly Day Fair on Thursday, 9 a.m.- Noon
No strollers or rolling carts permitted, cost is $15.
Sip and Shop
• Early Access to the Holly Day Fair on Thursday, 9 a.m.- Noon
These tickets include a continental breakfast and mimosas, commemorative gift and goodie bag, cost is $30.
On Friday, the Junior League of Fayetteville has planned a special shopping event, Ladies Night Out, for shoppers who want to enjoy a smaller crowd, good music, and a spirit or two. Doors open at 7 p.m. for ticketholders and the event ends at 11 p.m.
Shoppers will be treated to live music, heavy appetizers, a photo booth, stress-free shopping with unique vendors, complimentary spirits, and more. Sunday is the last day of the Holly Day Fair, but it's the most anticipated for the fair’s smallest shoppers, as they get to meet Santa!
Photos with Santa will be purchased directly from the photographer. A general admission ticket is required to take photos with Santa. All tickets can be purchased at the Crown Complex Box Office or online at https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/events/detail/holly-day-fair-1.
While the fair is a fundraiser for the organization, the incredible scale of the event wouldn’t be possible without this year’s sponsors: First Health, Fayetteville State University, Cape Fear Valley Health, First Citizens Bank, Methodist University, and Carolinas Dentist.com.
The Holly Day Fair is a fun way to shop and get in the holiday spirit. It brings over 22,000 people through the Crown doors every year. But it serves a greater purpose. Junior League of Fayetteville is dedicated to serving the community through volunteerism and community funding, providing scholarships and grants to individuals and organizations in the area.
One of the biggest funding opportunities that JLFay provides (because of events like the Holly Day Fair) is through the CAP grant. This grant is open to non-profits and community-based organizations that focus on benefiting women, children, and families and serve the Cumberland County and/or surrounding areas. Applications are currently open, and more information can be found online at www.jlfay.org.
The league works on this event year-round to ensure that each year tops the last, and this year, in its 58th year, is no different.
Juelle McDonald, JLF member and Holly Day Fair leadership member, said, “We just want to express our sincere gratitude to the community for an amazing 58 years of supporting the Holly Day Fair! All funds raised directly support our community through scholarships, grants, and funding. We are excited to wrap our community in joy this year and beyond!”