Saint John’s Episcopal Church Market and Preview Party

What: Saint John’s Episcopal Church Market and Preview Party
Where: Saint John’s Episcopal Church, 201 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee
When: Preview Party, Friday, November 17; 5—7PM
Market: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 8AM—2PM; Continental Breakfast, 8—10AM; Chicken Pilau take-out/pick-up, 10:30 until sold out; Lunch, 11:30AM—1PM
Why: A fundraiser for ministries of St. John’s and numerous local charities
Who: Preview Party will feature live music by The Fried Turkeys
How: Advance tickets for the Preview Party are a $10, available by calling the church office at (850) 222-2636, or at St. John’s Bookstore, 131 North Calhoun Street, Tallahassee; $20 at the door. Market is free of charge. Both events are open to the public.
Web site: http://www.saint-john.org/market
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SJMarket/
Facebook event, Market: https://www.facebook.com/events/1822643724442476/
Facebook event, Preview Party: https://www.facebook.com/events/284741288683222/
Saint John’s Episcopal Church Market is an old-fashioned church Christmas bazaar. This annual event raises money for both in-reach and outreach. The Market provides funding for non-profit agencies all over Tallahassee and has given over $15,000 a year to the community, including:

  • Habitat for Humanity
    • Big Bend Hospice
    • Second Harvest of the Big Bend
    • Bach Parley String Academy
    • Tallahassee Senior Center
    • Big Bend Homeless Coalition

Market booths include:
• Fresh homemade breads, cakes, pies & sweets
• Artisan Guild crafts
• Handmade Christmas wreaths & centerpieces
• Live plants in the Greenhouse
• Pickles, sauces & jellies in the Pantry
• Gently used children’s clothes and toys
• The Attic features antiques, collectables, artwork, housewares, linens, and more
• Jewelry
• Loads of books, CDs, and DVDs for adults & children
• The Man Cave features tools, sporting goods, electronics and more
• Silent Auctions at Preview Party and Market day
• Continental Breakfast 8—10AM
• Lunch 11:30AM—1PM
• Chicken pilau take out, 10:30AM until sold out
Those attending the Preview Party will enjoy wine and cheese, while listening to the music of Tallahassee’s, The Fried Turkeys. A special Preview party silent auction will be available. Most items available on Market day will be available during the Preview Party.