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Shannon Palmer of ShannieGirl works in her booth on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at the Sugar Plum Market at Stafford Centre Performing Arts Theatre & Convention Center in Stafford. She has owned the business that sells women’s capes, wraps and scarves for 17 years.
Sam Wallace of Custom Cape Shop poses in her booth on Friday, Nov. 5, at the Sugar Plum Market at the Stafford Centre Performing Arts Theatre & Convention Center in Stafford. The young boy to her right is her oldest son, now 13 years old, who inspired the business.
From left, brothers Grant Mize, 17, of Sweetwater Candle Company and Ben Mize, 16, of Soshen display their gift boxes of candles and bath products on Friday, Nov. 5, at the Sugar Plum Market at the Stafford Centre Performing Arts Theatre & Convention Center in Stafford.
Shoppers peruse items on Friday, Nov. 5, at the Sugar Plum Market at the Stafford Centre Performing Arts Theatre & Convention Center in Stafford. The 20th anniversary market was hosted by the Fort Bend Junior Service League to raise funds for various Fort Bend charitable organizations.
Vicki Lynn of Asleep in the Boat poses with her dog walker vests in her booth at the Sugar Plum Market on Friday, Nov. 5, at the Stafford Centre Performing Arts Theatre & Convention Center in Stafford.
The Fort Bend Junior Service League has announced the new 2022 Sugar Plum Market co-chairs. Cherie Lyne Bouterie, Monica Hasty, Leah Henley, Michelle Monterroso, Chelsi Oestreich, and Ashley Stephens.
The Fort Bend Junior Service League is an organization of women committed to improving the Fort Bend County community through volunteerism. Pictured above are Sarah Poole, Theresa Shmerling, Cherie Lyne Bouterie, Matt Kelly, Monica Hasty, Kristel Poffinbarger, Seleria Fletcher, Robert “Chase” Ogden, Malisha Patel, Chelsi Oestreich, Michelle Monterroso, Tanesha Mosley, Ashley Stephens and Karina Martinez.
The Sugar Plum Market returns to Fort Bend County once again this fall — and you’ll be able to buy tickets soon.
This year marks the 21st anniversary of the Fort Bend Junior Service League nonprofit’s signature fundraiser. Tickets for the event, which runs from Nov. 3-5, go on sale Sept. 1.
Held at the Stafford Centre, the market typically features more than 100 Texas vendors each year.
General admission tickets will be available for pre-sale online at $12 per person. During the market, tickets will be sold at the door for $15.
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Guests will also be able to purchase a premium ‘Preview Night’ ticket for $75 that allows them to shop early. Along with entry on one shopping day, the premium ticket includes “hearty bites,” a complimentary drink, an exclusive shopping bag and access to a Kendra Scott mystery pop-up shop.
Since its inception, the market has raised more than $3.7 million for grants and scholarships, according to FBJSL.
To learn more, visit fbjsl.org or email tickets@sugarplummarket.com.
Thursday, Nov. 3: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 4: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 5: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
juhi.varma@hcnonline.com
Juhi Varma is a reporter for the Houston Chronicle. She primarily covers Fort Bend County.
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