Junior League of Lafayette’s annual Tinsel & Treasures Holiday Market, held at the CAJUNDOME Convention Center, runs September 25-28 and kicks off with its annual Preview Party September 25.
Market vendors, many of which are new this year, are both local and from across the country. Merchandise in the more than 130 boutique-like shops includes jewelry, food, gifts, toys, home décor and apparel.
Tinsel & Treasures market and events information:
- General market:
- 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 2 Strollers permitted on September 26 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. only.
- 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday, September 2
- 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 2
- Single-day entry is $13. Tickets can be purchased through Junior League of Lafayette Headquarters, the CAJUNDOME Box Office, and Ticketmaster.com. CAJUNDOME Box Office and Ticketmaster.com tickets are subject to additional fees. Children 10 and younger are admitted free. Tickets sponsored by Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys.
- Preview Party – sponsored by Home Bank – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2 Tickets are $53 per person. This cocktail event includes exclusive early shopping, food, drinks, raffles, a silent auction, and entertainment by Louisiana Red. Preview Party tickets include one additional day of market entry.
- Preferred Shopping – sponsored by Melanie Fowler Orthodontic Studio – 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 26. These tickets allow for exclusive early admission to the market – includes complimentary breakfast, door prizes, entertainment and all-day market entry on Thursday. Tickets are $28 per person and limited quantities are available.
- Santa Sneak Peek – sponsored by Dwight Andrus Insurance, Inc. – 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 2 This is a free event included with a general admission ticket and includes a complimentary picture with Santa Claus.
- Cocoa with Mrs. Claus – sponsored by John A. Hendry, DDS – 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 26. Join Mrs. Claus for story-time and hot cocoa! This is a free event included with a general admission ticket.
- Ladies Night – sponsored by Paul’s Jewelry – 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday, September 27. Join us for a fabulous Friday night shopping experience including hors d’oeuvres, a DJ and a specialty cocktail available for discounted purchase. This is a free event included with a general admission ticket.
- Children’s Event – Breakfast with Santa & Friends – sponsored by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry; 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 28. Enjoy breakfast, Christmas stories, Christmas carols and mingling with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Additional entertainment includes a show from Mitch the Magician along with arts and crafts. Child Tickets are $25 and Adult Tickets are $15 and include market entry on Saturday, September 28. Children under the age of one are admitted free. Limited quantities are available.
- Merry Mimosas – sponsored by Nouriche Wellness and Aesthetics – 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 28. Enjoy musical entertainment and purchase discounted mimosas while shopping! This is a free event included with a general admission ticket.
- Sparkle & Shine Raffle – sponsored by Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry; tickets are available for $10 each and can be purchased until September 28 at www.juniorleagueoflafayette.com or at Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry located at 4235 Ambassador Caffery Parkway. The drawing will be held on September 28 at 4:45 p.m. Winners need not be present to win but must be 18 years or older.
- First prize is a Rolex 31 mm Lady-Datejust stainless steel and 18K white gold. The retail value is $7,450.
- Second prize is a $2,500 Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry shopping spree.
- Third prize is $1,000 cash.
Market, event and raffle tickets can be purchased from Junior League of Lafayette members, in person at Junior League of Lafayette headquarters (located at 504 Richland Avenue in River Ranch or by phone at 337.988.2739). After 3 p.m. on September 25, market tickets will only be available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com or at the CAJUNDOME Box Office. For more information visit juniorleagueoflafayette.com. Raffle tickets may also be purchased online at juniorleagueoflafayette.com or in person at Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry (located at 4235 Ambassador Caffery Parkway in Lafayette in the Whole Foods shopping center).
