Marketplace

Live Auction Items

We are grateful to those who have generously donated items to be auction in a live auction at the Preview Party. Check out the items available to bid on.

Freezer of Goodies: Enjoy a fully stocked freezer from City Plumbing & Electric Supply Co, filled with premium local provisions: three 3-gallon tubs of handcrafted ice cream from McElveens Pharmacy, premium meats including 30 pounds of chicken from Fieldale Farms and 10 pounds of pork from Hopewell Farm. For your cooking and snacking pleasure, we’ve included three gourmet grilling seasonings, a specialty box of pork snack sticks and a $100 gift card from TexGa Farms.
Kegerator & Kegs: Elevate your party with our complete draft beer package, featuring a premium kegerator fully equipped with tap lines and CO2 tank. Your beer selection includes two exceptional kegs – our signature Oktoberfest beer and the popular Lose Your Way Hazy IPA – plus five different varieties of craft beer 4-packs. The package comes with a curated merchandise collection including essential glassware, premium apparel, and distinctive bar accessories. To complete the experience, we’ve included a bottle of Bourbon Barrel Aged Oktoberfest and a bag of gourmet pretzels. Generously donated by Birmingham District Brewing compliments of John and Maggie Kueven.
Sunny Days Ahead!: Transform your waterfront experience with our comprehensive dock and landscape package. The innovative, drill-free dock organization system from DockBloxx comes complete with a Yeti Cooler and life jackets for immediate enjoyment. Your package also includes professional landscaping services featuring a half-day pruning service from New Leaf Landscape Services, two months of mosquito coverage from King Green plus your choice of one premium installation from Deep Roots Landscape: 60 bales of installed pine straw, 12 flats of installed annuals, or 10 yards of installed mulch.
L-39 Fighter Jet Experience: Experience the thrill of aerial flight in an L-39 high-performance jet aircraft, as featured in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’. This extraordinary adventure takes place at McCollum Airport in Kennesaw, where your friends and family can gather at a designated viewing area to watch as you experience professional aerobatic maneuvers in this legendary aircraft. Generously donated by Larry and Cathy Lee.
Premium Braves Game Experience: Root for the Atlanta Braves with our premium game package for up to six people provided by CD Stump Grinding. Choose any night of the week for your game or attend a Friday game to include our exclusive pre-game batting practice viewing experience. Every package includes authentic Braves memorabilia to commemorate your visit.
Luxury Two-Day Quail Hunt Experience: Embark on a luxury sporting retreat at Dorchester Hunting Preserve, in Savannah, where you and three guests will enjoy a comprehensive two-day experience. The package includes a private round-trip flight between Gainesville and Savannah. Day one features a welcome lunch, followed by an afternoon quail hunt on the preserve’s pristine grounds. The evening includes a gourmet dinner and luxury overnight accommodations. Your second day begins with a chef-prepared breakfast, followed by a morning hunt and farewell lunch before your private flight back to Gainesville. Generously donated by Wilheit Packaging and Carroll Daniel Construction Company.
Whiskey Land Delight: Enjoy an exceptional bourbon collection featuring a white oak barrel from Remedy Distillery, complemented by distinguished selections including Rock Hill Farms Single Barrel Bourbon, E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon, and Weller 12-Year-Old Bourbon donated by David and Annie Stanley. Adding to this premium portfolio, Remedy’s master distiller will work with you to create your own private barrel, to yield 40 Special Reserve bottles with your custom label after three years of aging. Choose your preferred strength of 90 or 100 proof for this personalized bourbon experience.
Mountain Luxury Escape & Custom Jacket: Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains along the shores of pristine Lake Toxaway, The Greystone Inn offers a gracious retreat where crackling fireplaces and breathtaking views create an enduring sense of escape. Here, guests are invited to embrace both leisure and adventure, with countless activities available on the lake and in the surrounding mountains. This exclusive package offered by NGHS Auxiliary and The Greystone Inn includes a two-night stay in a King Superior guest room, complemented by a custom men’s jacket from the distinguished Dario Perla Collection.
Mountain Haven in Downtown Highlands: Luxuriate in a charming 5-bedroom, 5-bath mountain retreat, donated by David and Maggie Griffin, fondly known as “Norman Ridge” and located in Highlands, NC. Full of charm, this home sleeps 14 and boasts three fireplaces, two living areas, antique hardwood floors, exposed antique pine beams, and a large covered screened-in porch with mountain views. All of this is on the top of a mountain, yet still within walking distance to Downtown Highlands’ world-class shops and restaurants.
Come Sail Away: You and five guests are invited to a relaxing sail on Lake Lanier aboard a cruising Catamaran donated by Captain Roger Sulhoff. Choose between the Sunshine Lunch Cruise or the Sunset Dinner Cruise on Fridays or other days by special arrangement.

Schedule of Events

Friday, November 8

10:00 p.m. – 10:30 am Entrance: Welcome Entertainment
10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Conference Room: Cookie Decorating
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hallway station: Letters to Santa
10:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m. On Stage: Storytime
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. On Stage: Santa Claus pics
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Dapper Den: Bourbon tastings
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. On Stage: Storytime
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Senior shoppers’ hour and reception
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. On Stage: Storytime

Saturday, November 9

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Conference Room: Cookie Decorating
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hallway station: Letters to Santa
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. On Stage: Storytime
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. On Stage: Santa Claus pics
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. On Stage: Storytime
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Dapper Den: Bourbon tastings
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. On Stage: Storytime

Merchants

We are excited to welcome more than 70 merchants.

Aesthetics 441 and IV Bar | Gainesville, GA
Appalachian Gap An artsy shop & studio | Cleveland, GA
Autry’s Ace Hardware | Gainesville, GA
Bauble Stockings | Sandy Springs, GA
Big Peach Running Co. | Flowery Branch, GA
Billie’s Pecans and More, Inc. | Crenshaw, MS
Blair Kawa Fine Art – Live Portraits | Gainesville, GA
Body Therapy CO | Brandon, FL
Bubba Knives | Cleveland, GA
Carry 117 | Sugar Hill, GA
Chan Art | Alpharetta, GA
Charleston Shoe Co. | Charleston, SC
Chicopee Woods Golf Course | Gainesville, GA
Clara’s Cookies | Buford, GA
Crazy Mule Woodturners | Gainesville, GA
Creative Carvings | Braselton, GA
Cutco | Olean, NY
Designs by Laurel Leigh | Athens, GA
Discovery Toys | Waleska, GA
Dress Up | Gainesville, GA
Easy Living Products | Pine Mountain, GA
Emily G’s Jams & Sauces and St. Rita’s Pound Cakes | Dunwoody, GA
Erin London Boutique | Clarkesville, GA
Established Design Co. | Flowery Branch, GA
Estate Frames | Decatur, GA
FEEL handmade | Asheville, NC
Four Queens Embroidery & Design | Gainesville, GA
Hey Hello Cards | Gainesville, GA
House Dressing Interiors, LLC | Gainesville, GA
Jessica Lynne Creations, LLC | Flowery Branch, GA
Joanna Clippinger Art | Washington, GA
Kilwins | Braselton, GA
Lolli & Pop | Gainesville, GA
Maggie Griffin at Home | Gainesville, GA
Maggie Griffin at Home | Gainesville, GA
Magnolia Charms | Dawsonville, GA
Maizie Clarke LLC | Louisville, KY
Martin Furniture and Design | Gainesville, GA
Master’s Apparel | Gainesville, GA
Meadowlark Coffee | Gainesville, GA
Meat Head Charcoal | Gainesville, GA
Millie B | Jefferson, GA
My Gift Store LLC | Buford, GA
Natural Balance | Myrtle Beach, SC
NGHS Auxiliary | Gainesville, GA
Nothing Bundt Cakes | Gainesville, GA
Onward Reserve | Gainesville, GA
Ornate Skin | Houston, TX
Painting Delightfuls | Homosassa, FL
Painting With Jae | Cumming, GA
Pampered Chef | Hoschton, GA
PaperPie | Atlanta, GA
PECKHOUSE | Gainesville, GA
Pretty Little Papers | Gainesville, GA
prostyle paris | Huntington Beach, CA
Purseonality | Duluth, GA
Rahab’s Rope | Gainesville, GA
Rainbeau Orchids | Milton, GA
Refined Studio | Hoschton, GA
reLoVed Luxury | Braselton, GA
Remedy Distillery | Gainesville, GA
Rustic Attitude | Charlotte, NC
S & S Studio Designs | Cumming, GA
Sadie Stone Designs | Macon, GA
Secret Garden Soap | Murrayville, GA
Southern Baked Pie Company | Gainesville, GA
Stephanie Kenney Designs | Atlanta, GA
Stoneridge Foods LLC | Roswell, GA
Style Collectif / Chan Sutt Pearls | Gainesville, GA
Sweet Magnolias | Gainesville, GA
The Crystal Plate | Gainesville, GA
The Lovely Crumb | Knoxville, TN
The Premium Collection | Alpharetta, GA
The Storybook Market | Gainesville, GA
The Vintage Peach Boutique | Braselton, GA
Thun’s Buns & Jams | Winder, GA
Yesterway Candle Company | Toccoa, GA

Silent Auction Artists

In the lobby, explore our Silent Auction showcasing talented local artists. This exciting feature offers you the chance to acquire one-of-a-kind artworks through bidding or direct purchase.