JOIN ONE OF THE TRIANGLE’S PREMIER HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENTS

Bring your brand to A Shopping SPREE! 2026, the Junior League of Raleigh’s signature holiday shopping event.

For more than four decades, SPREE! has brought together distinctive merchants and thousands of shoppers looking for unique gifts, fashion, jewelry, home décor, specialty foods, holiday finds and more.

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

Whether you’re a returning favorite or interested in joining SPREE! for the first time, we’d love to learn more about your business.

MERCHANT APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

Ready to join us for SPREE! 2026? Select the option that applies to you.

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 bring your business to SPREE!?

The Mini-Market offers an additional opportunity for businesses 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 

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

WHY SPREE!?

A Shopping SPREE! is more than a place to sell. It’s an opportunity to introduce your brand to an engaged audience, build relationships with new customers and become part of a Raleigh holiday tradition more than four decades in the making.

As a SPREE! merchant, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Connect with thousands of holiday shoppers
• Introduce your products to an engaged Triangle audience
• Build brand awareness and new customer relationships
• Showcase your business alongside a curated selection of merchants
• Be part of one of Raleigh’s most anticipated holiday shopping traditions
• Support the Junior League of Raleigh’s mission and community impact

And the Junior League of Raleigh does not take a percentage of merchant sales, so participating merchants keep 100% of their event sales revenue.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How are merchants selected?

A Shopping SPREE! is a curated marketplace. Applications are reviewed to create a diverse and engaging mix of products, categories and shopping experiences for our guests.

Our goal is to create a marketplace that reflects the quality, variety and distinctive shopping experience SPREE! guests have come to expect.

Submission of an application and payment of the application fee do not guarantee acceptance.

When will I be notified of my application status?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants can typically expect a response within two weeks of submitting a completed application.

Because space is limited and some product categories may fill more quickly than others, interested merchants are encouraged to apply early.

What merchant opportunities are available?

SPREE! offers a variety of merchant opportunities and configurations. Additional information about available spaces, booth options and associated fees will be provided during the application and acceptance process.

SPREE! also offers a Mini-Market, which has a separate application process. Information and the Mini-Market application are available above.

Does the Junior League of Raleigh take a percentage of my sales?

No. The Junior League of Raleigh does not take a percentage of merchant sales. Participating merchants keep 100% of their event sales revenue.

What happens after I’m accepted?

Accepted merchants will receive additional information from the SPREE! Merchant Team regarding participation requirements, event logistics, deadlines and next steps.

Please watch the email address associated with your application for important SPREE! communications.

Where do the proceeds from A Shopping SPREE! go?

A Shopping SPREE! is the Junior League of Raleigh’s largest annual fundraiser. Proceeds support the League’s mission, leadership development, volunteer initiatives and community programs and partnerships throughout Wake County.

By participating in SPREE!, our merchants become part of something bigger than a holiday shopping weekend.

That’s The Gift of Impact.

MEET THE SPREE! TEAM

A Shopping SPREE! is planned and produced by Junior League of Raleigh volunteers who work throughout the year to create an exceptional experience for our merchants, shoppers, sponsors, and community.

HAVE QUESTIONS?

We’re happy to help.

Merchant Questions:
spreemerchants@gmail.com

General SPREE! Questions:
spree@jlraleigh.org

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