A Shopping SPREE! 2026

Presented by First Citizens Bank

For 42 years, A Shopping SPREE! has been more than a shopping event. It’s a Raleigh holiday tradition.

From November 20–22, 2026, the Junior League of Raleigh will once again transform the Raleigh Convention Center into a festive holiday marketplace featuring carefully curated merchants from across the country and thousands of shoppers ready to discover unique gifts while supporting a great cause.

What started as a small fundraiser in 1985 has grown into one of the Triangle’s most anticipated holiday shopping events and the Junior League of Raleigh’s largest annual fundraiser.

Every ticket purchased, every merchant visited and every gift bought helps support the Junior League of Raleigh’s mission to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration and training.

THE GIFT OF IMPACT

When you shop SPREE!, you’re doing more than checking names off your holiday gift list.

Your support helps fund programs, partnerships, leadership development and community investments that strengthen Wake County and create meaningful, lasting impact.

You shop. You celebrate. You give back.

That’s The Gift of Impact.

SAVE THE DATE

November 20–22, 2026
Raleigh Convention Center
Raleigh, North Carolina

Ticket and special event information will be announced soon.

MERCHANT APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

Interested in bringing your business to A Shopping SPREE! 2026? Choose the opportunity that’s right for you.

Become a SPREE! Merchant

Join our curated marketplace and connect with thousands of shoppers during one of the Triangle’s premier holiday shopping events.

Returning Merchants

If you already have a merchant account in Member Essentials, log in and apply today. Returning Merchant Application

New Applicants

New to SPREE! and don’t have a merchant account in Member Essentials? Create your merchant profile first. Once your profile is created, you can complete your merchant application.

Get Started: Create a New Merchant Profile

A completed application and a non-refundable $25 application fee are required for consideration. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and space in some product categories may fill quickly.

Explore the SPREE! Mini-Market

Looking for another way to be part of SPREE!? The Mini-Market offers businesses an additional opportunity to showcase their products and connect with SPREE! shoppers.

The Mini-Market has a separate application process from the traditional SPREE! merchant marketplace.

Apply Today: SPREE! Mini Market Application 

Questions?

Not sure which opportunity is right for your business or need help with your application? Contact the Merchant Team at spreemerchants@gmail.com.

Learn more about merchant opportunities on our Merchants page.

FOLLOW THE JOURNEY

The countdown to SPREE! 2026 is on.

Follow A Shopping SPREE! on Facebook and Instagram for merchant spotlights, event announcements, shopping inspiration, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive previews as we get closer to November.

Have a general SPREE! question? Contact us at spree@jlraleigh.org.

A Shopping SPREE! 2026
Presented by First Citizens Bank
November 20–22, 2026
Raleigh Convention Center

Shop. Celebrate. Make an impact.