The Junior League of Indianapolis holds its 55th annual Holiday Mart from November 19 to 21 at the Blue Ribbon Pavilion on the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The volunteer-run shopping event is the league's biggest fundraiser, and the league says the money it raises goes to children in foster care and kinship care around central Indiana.
What can shoppers expect at Holiday Mart 2026?
Numerous small-business merchants will offer a wide variety of products. According to the league, visitors can find everything from apparel and accessories to specialty foods, artwork, household decorations, pet supplies, and plants.
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Shoppers Eve, a Thursday evening outing for adults from 6 to 10 p.m., is back in 2026 after drawing strong interest, and it needs tickets bought ahead of time. General admission shopping follows on Friday and Saturday.
Saturday is new this year as a family day, with Santa, live readings of The Polar Express and bingo for kids. The Indiana Historical Society is one of the featured vendors, bringing Indiana-made products such as A Christmas Story merchandise and a cherub figure linked to a downtown Indianapolis Christmas tradition. The society gives a free Festival of Trees ticket to anyone who spends $50 at its booth, the league says.
Why you should go
- Shopping that supports a cause. Holiday Mart is the league's largest fundraiser, and the league says proceeds help children in foster care and kinship care in central Indiana.
- Gifts in one place. Merchants offer a broad selection of jewelry, clothing, artisanal food, and home accents.
- A Thursday night out. Shoppers Eve returns as a ticketed evening before general admission opens.
- Additions for families. Saturday brings Santa, story readings and kids' bingo.
- A local-history stop. The Indiana Historical Society's booth pairs Indiana-made goods with a Festival of Trees ticket offer.
What to know before you go
The mart runs November 19-21 at the Blue Ribbon Pavilion, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis. Shoppers Eve starts at 6 p.m. Thursday; the league's site does not list Friday and Saturday hours. Tickets were marked "coming soon," so confirm prices and buy Shoppers Eve passes through the Junior League of Indianapolis. Fairgrounds parking is $10 per vehicle, and valet parking at the pavilion's front steps is free for Shoppers Eve guests after that entry fee. Coat check, bag check and wheelchairs are available.
FAQ
When is the 2026 Holiday Mart in Indianapolis?
It takes place November 19-21, 2026, at the Blue Ribbon Pavilion on the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Shoppers Eve opens Thursday evening, and general admission runs Friday and Saturday.
How much are tickets to Holiday Mart?
The league had not posted ticket prices as of early November, listing them as "coming soon." Check jlindy.org for pricing and advance Shoppers Eve tickets.
