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🎄 THE VERY MERRY MARKET & FESTIVAL 🎄Hosted by Ascend Leadership Academy & HLA Foundation
Celebrate the season with a day of shopping, community, and holiday fun! Bring your family and friends to ALA for a festive gathering featuring local vendors, delicious food, children’s activities, and basketball with HLA Foundation.
📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
🕛 Market & Festival: 12–6 PM
✨ Holiday Lights Trail: 5:15–7 PM
📍 Ascend Leadership Academy
283 Harvey Faulk Road, Sanford, NC
🛍️ SHOP, EAT & CELEBRATE
Browse gifts from local artisans, makers, boutiques, and student entrepreneurs. Enjoy food trucks, visit Santa, join in reindeer games and children’s activities, and check out raffles and more!
🏀 BASKETBALL WITH HLA FOUNDATION
Get in on the action with basketball contests and opportunities to play through HLA Foundation! For basketball registration and participation details, contact Coach Sam McIntyre at [email protected].
✨ HOLIDAY LIGHTS TRAIL
As evening arrives, take a stroll along our illuminated trail and enjoy the glow of the season. The trail opens at 5:15 PM and remains open until 7 PM, extending the holiday fun beyond the market!
🎨 BECOME A VENDOR
Vendor registration is open! Reserve your space here:
https://live.givebutter.com/c/2026verymerrymarket
Special participation opportunities are available for student artisans and young entrepreneurs. Contact Ashley Thompson before registering for details.
💡 HELP US MAKE IT MERRY
We’re welcoming parent and community volunteers to help with setup in the coming weeks—especially those who love creating Christmas light displays! Donations of working Christmas lights, inflatables, and outdoor holiday decorations are also appreciated.
For vendor questions, student opportunities, volunteering, or decoration donations, contact Ashley Thompson at [email protected].
Every vendor booth reservation supports ALA student programs and campus initiatives. Invite your neighbors, bring your holiday spirit, and join us for a very merry celebration! 💙
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