Valdosta Junior Service League

James H. Rainwater Conference Center

Conveniently Located
Off Interstate 75 and US Highway 84 East
Valdosta, Georgia

The Thirty-Fifth Annual Show
Will Be November 21-23, 2008

2008 Show Chairmen
Leigh Ann Hogan & Caryn Alvarado

For Artist Application Information click HERE or e-mail valdostajsl@yahoo.com

In keeping with the rich history of our organization's Christmas Spectacular Arts & Crafts Show, The Valdosta Junior Service League is proud to present a new and exciting event that is destined to become one of South Georgia's favorite holiday traditionsMerry Marketplace 2008! Merry Marketplace offers an extraordinary shopping experience showcasing the latest styles in home décor, women's fashions, children's clothing, gourmet goodies and much, much more! This event will feature over 100 boutique vendors and artisans from across the Southeast, and as always, proceeds from Merry Marketplace 2008 will help fund dozens of Junior Service League community projects benefiting the health, education and welfare of Lowndes County and the surrounding areas.

We have listened to the comments and suggestions from our artists over the years, as well as the interest and expectations from the community, and are excited to add a new look and dimension to our annual holiday shopping bazaar. We hope that you will consider joining us for the Inaugural Merry Marketplace to be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 21 - 23, 2008, at the James H. Rainwater Conference Center. Along with the excitement of a new look and a new twist to our show, we will be able to offer an exciting Preview Party event on Friday, November 21, to enjoy an evening of music, giveaways, drinks and hors d'oeurvesand the right to first pick of the incredible merchandise available from all of the participating Merchants! And to further build excitement and interest for the weekend event, the Valdosta Junior Service League will host a Breakfast with Santa event for community kids and their parents prior to Saturday's show opening. Merry Marketplace is poised to become the official kick-off to the holiday season in South Georgia!

For additional information, please contact Suzan Prince, 2008 Merry Marketplace Registration Chairperson by email at suzanprince@bellsouth.net. Thank you for your interest in our eventwe look forward to seeing you at the 2008 Merry Marketplace!

Past Show Chairmen:

2007 Beth Reames & Anita Sinnott

2006 Kathi Clifton & Staci Evans

2005 Cindy McTier & Lydia Murphey

2004 Meredith Jordan & Amy Smith

2003 Gaye George & Leslie Parker

2002 Evelyn Langdale & Debra Petermann

2001 Stephanie Powell & Laura Talley

2000 Tammy Borders & Stephanie Hughes

1999 Cheryl Beall & Amy Swindle

1998 Donna Adams & Cherri Tillman

1997 Sandi Chambless & Mary Corbett

1996 Laura Hansen & Carole Newbern

1995 Becky Crosby & Judith Joseph

1994 Elaine Bridges & Vickie Wilkinson

1993 Pam Edwards & Sharon Stalvey

1992 Honey Kendrick & Denise Retterbush

1991 Pay Chitty & Susan Golden

1990 Jamie Bird & Monique Sineath

1989 Brenda Pridgen & Debbie Smith

1988 Vallye Blanton & Jan Warren

1987 Sara Holt & Merry Jo Kurrie

1986 Cathy Alday & Nancy Warren

1985 Janice Baker & Teresa Steinberg

1984 Patty Dalponte & Dawn Rodgers

1983 Marci Mathis & Leigh Smith

1982 Phyllis Drury & Ann Godbee

1981 Beverly Edwards & Caroline Harris

1980 Cindy Fann & Nancy Parris

1979 Sally Moritz & Beverly Moye

1978 Barbara Griffin & Jeneane Grimsley

1977 Peggy Gayle & Jeannie Grow

1976 Carol Baker & Jerry Powers

1975 Marsha Rudolph & Betty Dow Templeton

1974 Carreen Shapiro & Polly Talley

	James H. Rainwater Conference Center Conveniently Located Off Interstate 75 and US Highway 84 East Valdosta, Georgia The Thirty-Fifth Annual Show Will Be November 21-23, 2008 2008 Show Chairmen Leigh Ann Hogan & Caryn Alvarado For Artist Application Information click HERE or e-mail valdostajsl@yahoo.com
In keeping with the rich history of our organization's Christmas Spectacular Arts & Crafts Show, The Valdosta Junior Service League is proud to present a new and exciting event that is destined to become one of South Georgia's favorite holiday traditionsMerry Marketplace 2008! Merry Marketplace offers an extraordinary shopping experience showcasing the latest styles in home décor, women's fashions, children's clothing, gourmet goodies and much, much more! This event will feature over 100 boutique vendors and artisans from across the Southeast, and as always, proceeds from Merry Marketplace 2008 will help fund dozens of Junior Service League community projects benefiting the health, education and welfare of Lowndes County and the surrounding areas. We have listened to the comments and suggestions from our artists over the years, as well as the interest and expectations from the community, and are excited to add a new look and dimension to our annual holiday shopping bazaar. We hope that you will consider joining us for the Inaugural Merry Marketplace to be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 21 - 23, 2008, at the James H. Rainwater Conference Center. Along with the excitement of a new look and a new twist to our show, we will be able to offer an exciting Preview Party event on Friday, November 21, to enjoy an evening of music, giveaways, drinks and hors d'oeurvesand the right to first pick of the incredible merchandise available from all of the participating Merchants! And to further build excitement and interest for the weekend event, the Valdosta Junior Service League will host a Breakfast with Santa event for community kids and their parents prior to Saturday's show opening. Merry Marketplace is poised to become the official kick-off to the holiday season in South Georgia! For additional information, please contact Suzan Prince, 2008 Merry Marketplace Registration Chairperson by email at suzanprince@bellsouth.net. Thank you for your interest in our eventwe look forward to seeing you at the 2008 Merry Marketplace!

Past Show Chairmen: 2007 Beth Reames & Anita Sinnott 2006 Kathi Clifton & Staci Evans 2005 Cindy McTier & Lydia Murphey 2004 Meredith Jordan & Amy Smith 2003 Gaye George & Leslie Parker 2002 Evelyn Langdale & Debra Petermann 2001 Stephanie Powell & Laura Talley 2000 Tammy Borders & Stephanie Hughes 1999 Cheryl Beall & Amy Swindle 1998 Donna Adams & Cherri Tillman 1997 Sandi Chambless & Mary Corbett 1996 Laura Hansen & Carole Newbern 1995 Becky Crosby & Judith Joseph 1994 Elaine Bridges & Vickie Wilkinson 1993 Pam Edwards & Sharon Stalvey 1992 Honey Kendrick & Denise Retterbush 1991 Pay Chitty & Susan Golden 1990 Jamie Bird & Monique Sineath 1989 Brenda Pridgen & Debbie Smith 1988 Vallye Blanton & Jan Warren 1987 Sara Holt & Merry Jo Kurrie 1986 Cathy Alday & Nancy Warren 1985 Janice Baker & Teresa Steinberg 1984 Patty Dalponte & Dawn Rodgers 1983 Marci Mathis & Leigh Smith 1982 Phyllis Drury & Ann Godbee 1981 Beverly Edwards & Caroline Harris 1980 Cindy Fann & Nancy Parris 1979 Sally Moritz & Beverly Moye 1978 Barbara Griffin & Jeneane Grimsley 1977 Peggy Gayle & Jeannie Grow 1976 Carol Baker & Jerry Powers 1975 Marsha Rudolph & Betty Dow Templeton 1974 Carreen Shapiro & Polly Talley