winter show preview night
Back by popular demand, our much loved Preview Night will take place the night before our big winter show.
This exclusive event will only be available to the first 1,500 fans who register to attend.
Your Preview Night ticket will entitle you to the following:
- Early access to all your favorite vendors
- A chance to beat the crowds and shop while inventory is fresh
- Discounted parking in the garage across the street
- Sweet and savory food options available from our delicious lineup of food vendors
- The opportunity to walk the show with a glass of wine, beer, or cocktail in hand
- Many opportunities to win some incredible FREE raffle prizes that have been donated by our favorite local businesses.
- ***NEW THIS YEAR*** Food trucks and booths outside in the Founder’s Court — see below for details!
So make it a date night, a girls’ night out, get a group of friends together, or just treat yourself!
***NEW THIS YEAR: FOOD TRUCKS!***
We are so excited to announce that we will be having even MORE food options for you at this year’s Winter Show! With over 150 vendors, this is our biggest show of the year, and we know that it can take TIME to make the rounds and visit all the booths you want to see. So you’ve gotta be well fed, right?!
In addition to the concessions stand inside the Ex Hall, which is managed by Ceres Roasting and will be open all weekend long, we’ll also have some awesome food trucks set up for you to enjoy all weekend long in the Founders’ Court (just before you enter the Ex Hall, take a sharp right and head up the stairs). Here you’ll find galileos mobile pizzeria, Kathmandu momoCha, Langostino Sushi Burrito, Seattle Samosa, Vulpine Espresso, and Rice, Beans & Happiness to keep you happily fed and caffeinated all weekend long!
So grab an early dinner on your way in to Preview Night, have some lunch before you head in on Saturday or Sunday, or take a break to grab a quick bite to refuel during a long day of shopping. The steps leading down to the Ex Hall are always a great place to have a seat and enjoy some food, and there is also seating inside near the concessions stand as well.
Please Note:
- Swag bags will NOT be handed out at Preview Night. Swag bags will still only be given to the first 100 fans through the door each day during our regular Saturday/Sunday show days.
- This event is 21+. Sorry, no minors allowed!
- We expect this event to sell out quickly, so register today!
Raffle Donors
Win prizes from all these fantastic local businesses, just by attending Preview Night! Winners will be chosen from our list of ticketholders, the week before the show. So buy your tickets early for a chance to win!
DISCOUNTED PARKING
Parking rates at the Mercer garages during Preview Night are traditionally VERY expensive due to the Nutcracker Ballet which happens this same evening — sometimes as much as $30 for the night. We have contracted a discounted rate with the Mercer garages (one at 3rd Ave., and one at 5th ave.) to guarantee a flat $23 parking rate for our guests. If you’d like to secure this discounted rate you may purchase it along with your Preview Night ticket. When you arrive at the parking garage, your name will be on a guest list (under the name of the ticket purchaser) and you will be allowed free entry to the garage.
The deadline to purchase this discounted parking will be Monday, December 2nd. The reason for this is that we need time to finalize the list and make sure the parking garage has it exactly how they need it to be able to help you out when you arrive on Friday night!