Mistletoe Marketplace

About

Mistletoe Marketplace is the Junior League of Jackson's holiday shopping tradition, first held in 1981 and now one of the South's best-known holiday marketplaces. It combines juried merchants, ticketed special events and auctions, and the proceeds support the League's community programmes.

2026 edition

• General shopping: Thursday 5 to Saturday 7 November 2026
• Shopping hours: Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• General admission: USD 15 adults, USD 10 children 6-12, USD 10 seniors 60+. Tickets are valid for one visit on the shopping date selected at purchase, within general shopping hours.
• Venue: Mississippi Trade Mart, 1207 Mississippi Street, Mississippi State Fairgrounds, Jackson, MS 39202, United States

2026 special events

• Merry & Bright: The Mistletoe Gala - Wednesday 4 November 2026, 7-11 p.m. Preview gala with a C Spire red carpet, first look at the merchants, silent and premier auctions, and dancing in the Special Events Pavilion
• Merry Moments (Mistletoe Morning, presented by Trustmark) - Thursday 5 November, 8-11 a.m. Gourmet breakfast, Ballet Mississippi excerpts from The Nutcracker, and early shopping access
• Fireside Fete (Girls Night Out, presented by Patty Peck Honda) - Thursday 5 November, 6-8 p.m. Food, fashion, wine pairings and giveaways in the Special Events Pavilion
• Morning on Main Street (Marketplace Brunch, presented by Regions) - Friday 6 November, 8-11 a.m. Breakfast, classical music and Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet excerpts
• Shine So Bright (tween fashion show, presented by University of Mississippi Medical Center) - Friday 6 November, 4:30-6 p.m.

Notes

• The official name used across the organiser's site is Mistletoe Marketplace; the 2026 merchant list, sponsors and ticket terms are published at mistletoemarketplace.com.
• Organiser: Junior League of Jackson, 805 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS 39202, (601) 948.2357, [email protected]