Junior League’s Market Noel goes virtual

The Junior League of Birmingham’s annual Market Noel shopping experience is moving to a virtual format this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shoppers can go to marketnoel.net to find this year’s vendors from Nov. 16-22. The event allows people to do holiday shopping, while also benefiting the Junior League’s charitable efforts to support women and children. Last year, Market Noel was held at the Finley Center in Hoover and raised more than $218,000.

Market Noel merchandise includes toys, games, baby items, crafts, pet products, books, jewelry and accessories, home décor, food and apparel for men, women and children. Some of it is Christmas-oriented, but more than 75% of the merchandise is not, marketing chairwoman Claire Vaughn said. She expects about 50 vendors this year.

A $15 general admission ticket gains access to the shopping portal Nov. 17-22. A $55 “preview” ticket allows early access, starting at 8 a.m. on Nov. 16, plus access to a virtual “preview party” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 18 that includes live entertainment and drawings for jewelry from Diamonds Direct and cigars.

Go to marketnoel.net for more information and to buy tickmets.