Noel Market at the Porterdale Christmas Parade

🎄 Calling All Makers, Artisans & Creatives!Early Bird Pricing Ends October 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST🎁 Noel Market at the Porterdale Christmas Parade📍 Porter Memorial Gym & Village Event Center | Porterdale, GA📅 Friday, December 4, 2026🕓 4 PM – 8 PM✨ Our Noel Market continues this Christmas season with a special evening in Porterdale!Following our Christmas Faire & Noel Market on Shop Small Saturday, we’re taking the second Noel Market of the season to Porterdale for an entirely different holiday experience—right alongside the annual Porterdale Christmas Parade.On December 4th, the historic, open-air Porter Memorial Gym & Village Event Center will become home to an evening Christmas market filled with local makers, artisans, small businesses, and plenty of holiday cheer.Located right in the heart of the city alongside the festivities surrounding the Christmas Parade, this unique venue gives our vendors the opportunity to be part of a highly anticipated Porterdale tradition. Santa pictures will also take place inside the gym alongside the Noel Market, bringing families directly into the market space throughout the evening.This special Noel Market will also serve as an AWAKE Communities International partnership fundraiser benefiting Emonie’s Closet of Champions.We’re anticipating a wonderful Shop Small turnout as the community gathers for the parade, Santa, Christmas festivities, and an evening of holiday shopping.If you joined us for the Christmas Faire & Noel Market—or couldn’t make the first one—this is another opportunity to finish the holiday market season with us in a completely different setting.🎁 Vendor CallWe’re curating a festive Christmas market filled with handmade, locally designed, and small-batch goods, including but not limited to:Candles & Home Fragrance • Bath & Body Products • Jewelry & Accessories • Christmas Ornaments & Seasonal Décor • Wreaths & Floral Designs • Pottery • Visual Art • Woodwork • Leather Goods • Glassware • Winter Apparel & Accessories • Journals & Stationery • Authors & Handmade Books • Georgia Cottage Food Makers • Baked Goods • Jams & Treats • Drinkware & Kitchen Gifts • Stocking Stuffers • Children’s Gifts • Handmade Gifts • and more.All items must be handmade, created, or designed by the vendor. No direct sales or mass-produced goods, please.🎅 Festive Fun PartnersWe’re also opening a limited number of spaces to local small businesses and nonprofit organizations that would like to participate as Festive Fun Partners!Rather than operating a traditional retail booth, Festive Fun Partners provide an approved Christmas-themed activity or experience for children and families while having the opportunity to introduce their business or organization to the community.Approved partners may display signage, share information and promotional materials, and connect with guests while hosting their activity. These spaces are limited and designed to add even more interactive, family-friendly fun to the Noel Market and Christmas Parade festivities.🎄 Vendor Booth Decorating ContestChristmas is more fun when everyone joins in! Vendors are encouraged to decorate their booths and bring a little extra Christmas cheer.Vendors who decorate their spaces and wear festive attire will be entered to win a Lily & Sparrow Mercantile gift card.❤️ Event Organization, Partnership & FundingThe Noel Market at the Porterdale Christmas Parade is organized by Sparrow Launch Co., with event funding provided through the fundraising efforts of AWAKE Communities International, a Christian faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through prayer, care, creativity, and connection.This Noel Market is being held in partnership with Emonie’s Closet of Champions, a local nonprofit serving youth in foster care and others in our surrounding communities through clothing, resources, confidence-building experiences, and practical support.A portion of the fundraising efforts surrounding this event will help support the work of Emonie’s Closet of Champions, while vendor fees and other event-related fundraising also help provide for the production and operation of the event.It’s an opportunity to gather our community around Christmas, support small businesses and local makers, and use the celebration to care for people right here in our community.📌 Important Vendor Information• Early Bird pricing ends October 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST• Vendor application deadline is November 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST• Applications may remain open beyond the deadline if vendor spaces are still available• Limited category space is available to protect vendor exclusivity• Vendors may only sell products within the category for which they are approved• Prior participation does not guarantee acceptance• This event takes place in a covered, open-air historic venue• Vendors should be prepared for December temperatures and evening conditions📣 Event PromotionThe Noel Market will be promoted in conjunction with the annual Porterdale Christmas Parade and through Lily & Sparrow Mercantile, AWAKE Communities International, Sparrow Launch Co., Emonie’s Closet of Champions, social media, Facebook Events, vendor collaborations, on-site promotion, and targeted digital marketing.With the annual Christmas Parade, Santa pictures, community festivities, and Noel Market all happening together in the heart of Porterdale, we anticipate a strong evening of holiday foot traffic and a wonderful opportunity for our vendors to connect with Christmas shoppers.📌 Application AgreementBy submitting this application, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by all Terms & Conditions listed herein.Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the event.