The 16th annual Fill the Sleigh Holiday Market and Toy Drive takes place Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Marshall County Expo Center between Madill and Kingston, Oklahoma, running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hope for Marshall County organizes the event, with Wheels with Purpose as a cosponsor, and it is in the news now as it reaches its 16th year of collecting gifts and food baskets for children, seniors and veterans.

Why you should go

  • One-stop holiday shopping: More than 60 vendors will sell gifts, letting shoppers support local businesses and independent sellers in a single afternoon.
  • Free family activities: Children can join a cake walk, meet Disney and superhero characters and sit for photos with Santa at no charge.
  • Something for hobbyists: Wheels with Purpose is adding an antique car and bike show; taking part means bringing a new, unwrapped toy or making a donation.
  • Contests and food: A pie and cobbler bake-off, a raffle, a doggy Christmas costume contest and food trucks round out the day.
  • A guest speaker: Chantel Martin, Mrs. Oklahoma American, will share her story of faith and resilience, including becoming a parent at 19 and her experience with postpartum depression, according to the Madill Record.

What the donations support

Money and toys collected at the market go toward holiday meals and presents for local youngsters, elderly residents, and military veterans. Organizers describe the day as a way to bring neighbors together while making the holidays brighter for people in need.

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What to know before you go

The event runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Marshall County Expo Center, 11545 U.S. Highway 70, between Madill and Kingston. The brief does not list admission prices or registration details, so visitors should check with Hope for Marshall County for entry information. Car and bike show participants should plan to bring a new, unwrapped toy or make a donation.

FAQ

When is the Fill the Sleigh Holiday Market and Toy Drive?

It is Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Marshall County Expo Center between Madill and Kingston, Oklahoma.

How much does it cost to attend?

The brief does not state an admission price. Visitors should confirm entry details with the organizer, Hope for Marshall County.