Junior League of Lafayette’s 2019 Tinsel & Treasures holiday market, held at the CAJUNDOME
Convention Center, runs from September 25 - 28, and kicks off with the annual Preview Party on Wednesday, September
25.
“Going into our 26th year, we are excited to see that this will be the year we break over $6 million raised since the event
began,” said Misti Bryant, 2019 Tinsel & Treasures Chair. “We see the positive impact the dollars raised has on the
women and children of Acadiana. We know that our success is possible thanks to the thousands of sponsors, merchants,
and shoppers who continue to support us. We hope to see you this September as we continue to celebrate the traditions
that make up Tinsel & Treasures.”
Market vendors include local favorites as well as merchants from across the country. More than 130 boutique-like shops
include jewelry, food, gifts, toys, home décor and apparel.
Below are this year’s Tinsel & Treasures’ line up of events.
● General market
o 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 26 (Strollers are permitted from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Thursday
only. ONLY.)
o 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday, September 27.
o 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 28.
o Single-day entry tickets are $13. Children 10 and younger are admitted free. Tickets sponsored by Gordon
McKernan Injury Attorneys.
● Preview Party – sponsored by Home Bank; 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25. Tickets are $53 per
person. This cocktail event includes exclusive early shopping, food, drinks, raffles, a silent auction and
entertainment by Louisiana Red. Preview Party tickets also include one additional day of market entry.
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● Preferred Shopping – sponsored by Dr. Melanie Fowler; 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 26. Gain
exclusive early admission to the market which also includes complimentary breakfast, door prizes and all-day
market entry on Thursday. Tickets are $28 per person and limited quantities are available.
● Santa Sneak Peek – sponsored by Dwight Andrus Insurance, Inc.; 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Friday, September 27. This
is a free event included with your general admission ticket and includes your complimentary picture with Santa
Claus.
● Cocoa with Mrs. Claus – sponsored by John A. Hendry, DDS; 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Friday, September 27. Join Mrs.
Claus for story time, songs and hot cocoa! This is a free event included with your general admission ticket.
● Ladies Night – sponsored by Paul’s Jewelry; 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday, September 27. Join us for a fabulous Friday
night shopping experience including hors d’oeuvres, a DJ and a specialty cocktail available for discounted purchase.
This is a free event included with your general admission ticket.
● Children’s Event – Breakfast with Santa & Friends – sponsored by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry; 8:30 a.m. – 10:30
a.m. on Saturday, September 28. Enjoy breakfast, Christmas stories, Christmas carols and mingling with Santa and
Mrs. Claus. Additional entertainment includes a show from Mitch the Magician and arts and crafts. Child Tickets are
$25; Adult Tickets are $15 and include market entry on Saturday, September 28. Children under the age of one are
admitted free. Limited quantities are available.
● Merry Mimosas – sponsored by Nouriche Wellness & Aesthetics; 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 28.
Enjoy musical entertainment and purchase discounted mimosas while shopping! This is a free event included with
your general admission ticket.
● Sparkle & Shine Raffle – sponsored by Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry; tickets are available for $10 each and can be
purchased until September 28 at www.juniorleagueoflafayette.com or at Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry located at 4235
Ambassador Caffery Parkway in the Whole Foods shopping center. The drawing will be held on September 28 at
4:45 p.m. Winners need not be present to win but must be 18 years or older.
o First prize is a Rolex 31 mm Lady-Datejust stainless steel and 18K white gold. The retail value is $7,450.
o Second prize is a $2,500 Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry shopping spree.
o Third prize is $1,000 cash.
Market and events tickets can be purchased in person at the Junior League of Lafayette Headquarters, located at 504
Richland Avenue in River Ranch, or by phone at 337.988.2739. You can also purchase from a Junior League member, the
CAJUNDOME Box Office and Ticketmaster.com. CAJUNDOME Box Office and Ticketmaster.com tickets are subject to
additional fees. After 3 p.m. on September 25 market tickets are only available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com or
at the CAJUNDOME Box Office. For more information visit www.juniorleagueoflafayette.com. Sparkle & Shine Raffle tickets
can be purchased online at www.juniorleagueoflafayette.com or in person at Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry located at 4235
Ambassador Caffery Parkway in the Whole Foods shopping center.
Since 1994, support of Tinsel & Treasures, Junior League of Lafayette’s largest fundraiser, has enabled the League to
invest more than $6 million into community programs. Some of the Junior League of Lafayette’s current community
programs include Kids in the Kitchen, Junior Quiz Bowl, Jump with Jill, SMILES, Girls on the Run and NO FEAR NO
FUTURE. The community’s support helps continue these programs that foster healthy development of children.
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About Junior League of Lafayette: Founded in 1957, Junior League of Lafayette is committed to building a better
Lafayette. Our members are extraordinary women who are dedicated to improving the community through effective
action and leadership of trained volunteers. By focusing on the organization’s mission, Junior League members have
raised millions of dollars over the years which have been invested right back into the community to directly impact
the lives of women and children. (http://www.juniorleagueoflafayette.com)
