Marketplace

We are grateful to those who have generously donated items to be auction in a live auction at the Preview Party. Check out the items available to bid on.

• Pies, Provisions & Permanent Jewelry: The Ultimate Girls’ Night Out!
  
  Gather your friends for an unforgettable evening of indulgence and sparkle, donated by the fabulous Amanda Wilbanks of Southern Baked Pie Company and Jenn Robson of Beautiful Mess Jewelry. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind pie and cocktail pairing experience—savory, sweet, and decadent—followed by irresistible desserts and signature drinks. And because every great night deserves a lasting memory, each guest will leave with their own permanent jewelry piece from Beautiful Mess Jewelry.
  
  This is more than a girls’ night—it’s a celebration of friendship, flavor, and fabulous keepsakes you’ll cherish long after the last bite.
  
  
• From Taylor, With Love: Signed Guitar for the Ultimate Swiftie
  
  Get ready to shake it off and bid big! This autographed Taylor Swift guitar isn’t just a collector’s item—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime piece of music history. Signed by the global superstar herself, this guitar is a showstopper worthy of center stage in any home or studio. Whether you’re a lifelong Swiftie or a lover of legendary memorabilia, this is your chance to own a treasure from one of the most influential artists of our time. Don’t miss the moment—make it yours tonight!
  
  
• An Evening of Insight: Private Dinner with Dr. Matt Hanley
  
  Connect. Converse. Be Inspired. Enjoy an exclusive evening with Dr. Matt Hanley, the newly appointed President & CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System. This intimate dinner offers a rare opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation with one of the region’s most influential healthcare leaders.
  
  Whether you’re passionate about the future of healthcare, curious about NGHS’s evolving vision, or simply enjoy great company and thoughtful dialogue, this experience promises a memorable night of connection and insight.
  
  
• Top Flight: Your Mission in the L-39 Albatros Jet
  
  Feel the Need for Speed! Take to the skies in a legendary L-39 Albatros jet — the same high-performance aircraft featured in Top Gun: Maverick. This once-in-a-lifetime experience offers you the thrill of professional aerobatic maneuvers, guided by an expert pilot, as you soar over Georgia in true fighter pilot fashion.
  
  Your adventure begins at McCollum Airport in Kennesaw, where friends and family can cheer you on from a designated viewing area as you launch into the sky. Whether you’re pulling Gs or cruising with style, this is your chance to live the dream.
  
  Generously donated by Larry and Cathy Lee, this package is perfect for aviation enthusiasts, adrenaline seekers, or anyone who’s ever imagined themselves in the cockpit of a jet fighter.
  
  
• Sips, Bites, & Late-Night Delights!
  
  Savor the best of downtown Gainesville with an unforgettable progressive dinner experience! Begin your evening with handcrafted cocktails and appetizers at Consuelo, continue to Char STK for a mouthwatering dinner, and end the night in style with nightcaps and games at Decoy. This exclusive culinary adventure is a true celebration of great food, local flavor, and the joy of community connection. Gather your friends and get ready for a night that captures the spirit—and the taste—of Gainesville at its finest!
  
  
• Table for Ten: A Private Chef Experience
  
  Get ready for an unforgettable culinary experience! Treat yourself and nine lucky guests to a private gourmet dinner prepared exclusively for you by the talented Jimmy Edwards. From the first bite to the last sip, this evening promises exquisite flavors, elegant presentation, and a warm, intimate atmosphere right in your own home. Perfect for celebrating a special occasion—or simply indulging in the finer things—this is more than a meal; it’s a night to savor, remember, and talk about for years to come. Bon appétit!
  
  
• Flight, Field and Feast:  A Dorchester Retreat
  
  Embark on a luxury sporting retreat at Dorchester Hunting Preserve, in Savannah, where you and three guests will enjoy a comprehensive two-day experience. The package includes a private round-trip flight between Gainesville and Savannah. Day one features a welcome lunch, followed by an afternoon quail hunt on the preserve’s pristine grounds. The evening includes a gourmet dinner and luxury overnight accommodations. Your second day begins with a chef-prepared breakfast, followed by a morning hunt and farewell lunch before your private flight back to Gainesville. Graciously donated by Phillip Wilheit and Brian Daniel, this is sporting elegance at its finest.
  
  
• Where the Wild Things Roam: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Tanzanian Safari
  
  Embark on the ultimate African adventure with this 7-day luxury safari through Northern Tanzania, generously donated by the NGHS Auxiliary and Simulia Africa Safaris. This breathtaking journey captures the very soul of the wild. Your expedition begins in Arusha, then takes you across the sweeping plains of the Serengeti and into the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders.
  
  Encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, and countless other magnificent creatures guided by expert trackers, and unwind each evening in elegant lodges offering gourmet cuisine and starlit serenity. For an unforgettable finale, elevate your adventure with an optional hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti at sunrise—an experience few will ever forget.
  
  This is more than a trip—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime immersion in nature’s grandeur, designed for travelers who crave beauty, adventure, and world-class luxury.
  
  
• Kegs, Coolers & Curveballs
  
  Step up to the plate and swing for the fences with this ultimate Atlanta Braves and Beer Lover’s Package, generously donated by John and Maggie Keuven and Birmingham District Brewing.
  
  Enjoy four premium Braves tickets with a parking pass for an unforgettable day at Truist Park, then keep the celebration going at home with your very own dual-tap kegerator, two kegs of craft beer, and a YETI cooler packed with beverages, brewery swag, and Braves gear.
  
  This package is the perfect blend of sports, spirits, and serious fun—a grand slam for any Braves fan or beer enthusiast ready to cheer, chill, and celebrate in style!

Friday, November 7

• Morning Mimosas, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• After Hours Happy Hour, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 8

• Santa pictures, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Letters to Santa 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Cookie Decorating 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Storytime 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

We are excited to welcome more than 50 merchants.

• A Healthy Life, LLC – Natural Balance | Myrtle Beach, SC
• Big Peach Running Co. Braselton | Flowery Branch, GA
• Billie’s Pecans and More, Inc | Crenshaw, MS
• Bubba Knives | Cleveland, GA
• Carry 117 | Sugar Hill, GA
• Chan Art | Atlanta, GA
• Charleston Shoe Co. | North Charleston, SC
• Cutco | Olean, NY
• Discovery Toys | Waleska, GA
• Easy Living Products | Pine Mountain, GA
• Emily G’s | Dunwoody, GA
• Estate Frames | Decatur, GA
• Fairhaven Circle | Atlanta, GA
• Four Queens Embroidery and Designs | Gainesville, GA
• Glam Essentials LLC | Buford, GA
• Halo Dips | Simpsonville, SC
• Hey Hello Cards | Gainesville, GA
• HOPEWELL FARMS GA | Gainesville, GA
• Isabelle Ambrose by Marci Sherwood | Highlands, NC
• Jessica Lynne Creations | Flowery Branch, GA
• KG Designed | Atlanta, GA
• Kilwins Gainesville | Gainesville, GA
• Lolli & Pop | Gainesville, GA
• Love Your Story | Gainesville, GA
• Maggie Griffin at Home | Gainesville, GA
• Millie B. | Jefferson, GA
• Molly Across the Map | Gainesville, GA
• Nature’s Gold Leaf | Athens, GA
• Ninety-Two Boutique | Lula, GA
• Nothing Bundt Cakes Gainesville | Gainesville, GA
• Oil & Vinegar Greenville | Greer, SC
• Ornate Skin | Houston, TX
• PaperPie, formerly Usborne Books & More | Atlanta, GA
• Prostyle Paris | Miami, FL
• Puzzle Piece Pastries | Gainesville, GA
• Rainbeau Orchids | Milton, GA
• Rahab’s Rope | Gainesville, GA
• Refined Studio | Hoschton, GA
• Sabor Provisions | Braselton, GA
• Secret Garden Soap | Murrayville, GA
• Sisu Of Georgia | Gainesville, GA
• Southern Baked Pie Company | Gainesville, GA
• Stephanie Kenney Designs | Atlanta, GA
• Sugar Hill Berry Farm Honey from the Hills | Murrayville, GA
• Susan Walker Art | Birmingham, AL
• The Fancy Fig | Dahlonega, GA
• The Highlands Hatter | Highlands, NC
• The Little Mulberry Shop | Gainesville, GA
• The Lovely Crumb | Knoxville, TN
• The Premium Collection | Alpharetta, GA
• The Refined Table | Cleveland, GA
• The Social Peach Boutique | Flowery Branch, GA
• The Supper Club / Hen House Linens / Cape Cottage Co | Cordele, GA
• The Vintage Peach Boutique | Braselton, GA
• The Window Shops | Gainesville, GA
• Three Little Ducks | Gainesville, GA
• Thun’s Buns and Jams | Statham, GA
• Timbali Crafts | Gainesville, GA
• Virginia Rice Jewelry Designs | Atlanta, GA
• Western Immortal | Norcross, GA
• Yesterway Candle Company | Toccoa, GA

In the lobby, explore our Artists’ Row showcasing talented local artists. This exciting feature offers you the chance to acquire one-of-a-kind artworks through bidding or direct purchase.

• Parrish Hoag
• Maggie Thomason
• Jenny Highsmith
• Tyler Puckett
• Jane Hemmer
• Paula Hoffman
• Brandon Thomas
• Chandler Sherry (Chan Art)
• Leigh Anne O’Brien

• Angie Kennedy, Tri-Chair 
• Annie Stanley, Tri-Chair 
• Daphaney Teaver, Tri-Chair 
• Whitney Anthony 
• Erin Askounis 
• Suzanne Bagwell 
• Heidi Bui 
• Elizabeth Cain 
• Natalie Challen 
• Kelsey Chastain 
• Emilie Norton Cisco 
• Mary Clark 
• Mary Deaderick 
• Jennifer Finlayson 
• Lindsay Gabel 
• Lydia Gailey 
• Jesse Gibson 
• Anna Hester 
• Lee Highsmith 
• Holly Hill 
• Maggie Kueven 
• Abbye Coody Madruga 
• Christy Malcolm 
• Jessica Mantooth 
• April Matson 
• Raleigh Merchant 
• Christy Moye 
• Patty Neidenbach 
• Sarah Patterson 
• Brittany Poole 
• Tyler Puckett 
• Tara Ravi
• Heather Strickland 
• Maggie Thomason 
• Tiffany Van Dyke 
• Sally Veatch 
• Ellen Wren 

Silver Sponsors

• Morgan and Trey Wood
• Gregg Poole
• M & R Rental
• Fieldale Farms Coproration
• A Helping Hand Home Care
• Patrick and Ellen Toms
• Locum Tenens
• Huff Powell & Bailey
• Candler Real Estate
• Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority
• Milton Martin Honda
• Full Media
• Jackson EMC
• Bradley

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Patron Sponsors

• Birth Tissue Donor Services
• Alliance Prosthetics & Orthotics
• Smith-Bell Petroleum
• Mailworks, Inc.
• Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville
• The Eatery at Jaemor Farms
• Travis and Ashley Davis
• Syfan Logistics

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Friend of Marketplace Sponsors

• Steve and Lori Murray
• Don and Dot Pirkle
• Homeward Health, Inc
• Tara Ravi