Junior League of Macon Market Place 2009
It’s Christmas already at Market Place 2009 presented by the Junior League of Macon. Start your holiday shopping and support literacy and school readiness in Macon, GA at the same time. Market Place 2009 celebrates its 21st year with 68 vendors in Downtown Macon, Georgia at the Macon City Auditorium. Admission is $5 and children under 12 get in free. Here are the events taking place at Market Place this year:
- Coffee & Cake with Mark Ballard: Friday, October 23 at 10:00 am on stage – FREE EVENT
- Daily Mark Ballard Demonstrations: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 on stage – FREE EVENT
- Mike Fuller, The Magician – Sat, Oct. 24 at 3:00 or 4:00 – Enjoy magic & decorate a sugar cookie! Tickets at the Jr. League booth – $10 per person
- Character Breakfast: Saturday, October 24 at 9:00 – Dine with Cinderella, Spiderman, Snow White, Batman, Dorothy, a pirate, ballerinas, a race card driver, Belle, Ms. Cinnabun, The Cat in the Hat and Santa! Downstairs in the event room. IF tickets are still available, purchase at Jr. League booth – $30 for one parent and one child.
Each additional person is $5 up to two. Includes a FREE GA Chip ID Kit! - Character Lunch: Saturday, October 24 at 12:30 – see info above
- Artist & Author Walk – FREE EVENT all day Saturday and Sunday
- Visit the Jr. Booth near the stage for:Wreath Sale, Famous JLM Casserole Sale
Free Events in the Literacy Room:
- Thursday, 11:30 am – author Billy Oliver
- Thursday, 6:00 pm – author Ed Grisamore and Mr. Doubletalk
- Friday, 11:30 am – author Catherine Meeks
- Friday, 6:00 pm – author Tina McElroy Ansa, and book signing 12:30 Saturday
- Saturday at 11:30 am – author Rachel Veal
- Sunday – author Arrin Freeman
Some of the vendors at Market Place 2009 include:
- D.T. Publishing - Celebrating America’s Mr. Doubletalk and two of the South’s favorite writers: Ed Grisamore and William Rawlings
- A Natural Look Permanent Makeup Laser Studio – The leader in permanent makeup and medical esthetics. Let us enhance your natural beauty!
- Creter’s – Shop here for great gifts, including jewelry, Vera Bradley, candles, and elf magic.
- Mark Ballard – 2009 holiday tees, aprons, towels, collectibles, gifts, candles, prints, cards & cookbooks.
- William’s Store – Unique, classic toys & games that promote imagination, learning & fun.
- Henry’s of Bolingbroke – About the home – Holiday and everyday decorative accessories for your home.
Download the complete list of vendors.
Take a virtual tour of the Market Place and get a sneak peek of what is in store for you.
