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Holly Fair
Annual shopping extravaganza Nov. 13-15
November 05, 2009 12:24 PM
PANAMA CITY BEACH
The Junior Service League’s Holly Fair, presented by Coastal Community Bank, is celebrating its 21st yeaar with the Spirit of Giving.
The theme for the annual shopping extravaganza at Boardwalk Beach Resort will be the focus of a new placement booth, where guests can see how the proceeds made at the event go back into the community.
“I think for a long time people just thought it was a fun shopping event,” said Michelle Lacewell, public relations chairman.
Lacewell explained that after the Junior Service League’s expenses of the event, such as printing flyers and invitations and renting the Boardwalk Beach Resort & Conference Center, all of the proceeds go directly into programs and services for the community.
A special preview part will be presented from 6-10 p.m. Nov. 12 by Maharaja’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts. Tickets are $50 to the party, which will include live music, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and a silent and live auction. Browse the silent auction full of treasures, and Scott Rossman will host a live auction. Goody bags for each guest will be provided by Maharaja’s.
With more than 70 merchants this year, it is easy to see why the focus has been on shopping. Guests can take advantage of the selection and early one-stop shopping, while merchants can kick off their sales for the holiday season.
“A lot of them will do pricing and deals that they wouldn’t do inside their stores,” Lacewell said.
Holly Fair, voted “Best of Bay” for a third year in a row, offers unique gifts, jewelry, accessories and holiday-themed items. Shopping is Friday through Sunday, with $5 general admission each day.
In addition, there is a Champagne Brunch from 8 to 10 a.m. Nov. 13. The special ticketed event, $25, presented by Gulf Coast Dermatology offers exclusive early admission to Holly Fair, while guests enjoy brunch, a fashion show and live entertainment.
“Brunch is a historic part of the event,” Lacewell said. New this year, the Blue Moose Bar and Grille, located in Boardwalk’s Convention Center, will be hosting Girls’ Night Out at Holly Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 13. The Blue Moose will be offering drink specials for women shopping at Holly Fair.
“We wanted to encourage women to come in droves,” Lacewell said.
And for sports lovers, Blue Moose will host SEC Football Saturday on Nov. 14 from 1 to 8 p.m.
“You can shop and then go and check out the game,” Lacewell said.
In addition to Moose’s big screen TVs, it offers a full menu featuring fresh seafood and steaks, wings and chicken finger baskets, as well as a selection of beer and a full bar.
Lacewell said this should give the guys a good break from the shopping.
The theme for the annual shopping extravaganza at Boardwalk Beach Resort will be the focus of a new placement booth, where guests can see how the proceeds made at the event go back into the community.
“I think for a long time people just thought it was a fun shopping event,” said Michelle Lacewell, public relations chairman.
Lacewell explained that after the Junior Service League’s expenses of the event, such as printing flyers and invitations and renting the Boardwalk Beach Resort & Conference Center, all of the proceeds go directly into programs and services for the community.
A special preview part will be presented from 6-10 p.m. Nov. 12 by Maharaja’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts. Tickets are $50 to the party, which will include live music, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and a silent and live auction. Browse the silent auction full of treasures, and Scott Rossman will host a live auction. Goody bags for each guest will be provided by Maharaja’s.
With more than 70 merchants this year, it is easy to see why the focus has been on shopping. Guests can take advantage of the selection and early one-stop shopping, while merchants can kick off their sales for the holiday season.
“A lot of them will do pricing and deals that they wouldn’t do inside their stores,” Lacewell said.
Holly Fair, voted “Best of Bay” for a third year in a row, offers unique gifts, jewelry, accessories and holiday-themed items. Shopping is Friday through Sunday, with $5 general admission each day.
In addition, there is a Champagne Brunch from 8 to 10 a.m. Nov. 13. The special ticketed event, $25, presented by Gulf Coast Dermatology offers exclusive early admission to Holly Fair, while guests enjoy brunch, a fashion show and live entertainment.
“Brunch is a historic part of the event,” Lacewell said. New this year, the Blue Moose Bar and Grille, located in Boardwalk’s Convention Center, will be hosting Girls’ Night Out at Holly Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 13. The Blue Moose will be offering drink specials for women shopping at Holly Fair.
“We wanted to encourage women to come in droves,” Lacewell said.
And for sports lovers, Blue Moose will host SEC Football Saturday on Nov. 14 from 1 to 8 p.m.
“You can shop and then go and check out the game,” Lacewell said.
In addition to Moose’s big screen TVs, it offers a full menu featuring fresh seafood and steaks, wings and chicken finger baskets, as well as a selection of beer and a full bar.
Lacewell said this should give the guys a good break from the shopping.
Shopping
Shopping is from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 14 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Boardwalk Beach Resort, 9600 S Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach. General admission: $5; free for ages 12 and under. More info: www.jslpanamacity.org
Special activities
Preview Party
• Boardwalk Beach Resort 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12
Champagne Brunch
• Boardwalk Beach Resort 8 to 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13
SEC Football Saturday
• Blue Moose Bar and Grille Saturday - 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 14
Photos with Santa Claus
• Boardwalk entrance Noon to 2 p.m and 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15
Girls’ Night Out at Holly Fair
• Blue Moose Bar and Grille 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13
• Boardwalk Beach Resort 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12
Champagne Brunch
• Boardwalk Beach Resort 8 to 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13
SEC Football Saturday
• Blue Moose Bar and Grille Saturday - 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 14
Photos with Santa Claus
• Boardwalk entrance Noon to 2 p.m and 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15
Girls’ Night Out at Holly Fair
• Blue Moose Bar and Grille 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13
This year's vendors
Holly Fair has sold out of booth space with more than 70 merchants from around the nation. Vendors offer an extensive selection of unique and exclusive gifts that include Christmas decorations, crafts, jewelry, clothes, toys, food specialties, household accents.
Artistry
Ava Blue Boutique
Avenue Sea
Bay Med dba Dr. Ceydeli
Beau Tresor
Best Friends Boutique
By The Bay
Carol’s Décor & Home Interiors
Catherine Wendahl, Designer
CDPE Team @ Prudential
Cedar Ridge Wood
Cherchies Specialty Foods
Cher’s Hallmark
Crossroads Collections
Custom Florals By Robin
Cute and Sassy
Dazzle Wear
DeJaVu
Designs & Finds by Dottie
Divers Den
Doodlebugs Boutique
Dr. Moskowitz
Drs. Ward and Strickler
Eccentricity
Eden Salon and Spa
Emerald Beach Marketing, LLC
Fancy That Whimsical Shop
Feathers Shoe Boutique
For Art’s Sake
Fresh Impression Letterpress
Gulf World Marine Park
Jewelry Designs by Faith
Kathryn Gonzales
Kids Juke Box
La Vie Est Belle
Maharaja’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts
Margaritaville
Marlene East Designs
Maya’s
Miss Charlotte’s Boutique
Movie and Gift Depot
My First Bike
My Soul Is Yours
Newk’s Express Café
One Wired Woman
Only Herbs Gourmet
Panama City Dive Center
Perfect N Pearls
Persnickety
Plum Delightful
Pyramid, Inc.
Sacks In The City
Seabreeze Winery
Serenity Spa
Shader Productions
Shader Productions
Shades of Blue
Southern Distributors
St. Andrew’s Bay Nursing Center
Sweet and Spicy Gifts
The Back Connection
The Boutique @ Pirates Cove Marina
The Eye Center of North Florida
The Florida House
The Fuss Boutique
The Grapevine and Three Oaks Winery
The Healthy Gourmet by Americraft
The Humane Society of Bay County
The Velvet Moon
The Word in the House
Trinity Treasures
Very Beautiful Things
What a Girl Wants
925 Imports, Inc. 
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