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Beat the Black Friday crowds, get a head start on your shopping, and enter for a chance to win one of the many fabulous prizes at the Friends of Strong Holiday Market!

What You'll Find

Peruse a selection of ceramics, fine art, jewelry, custom-engraved gifts, bath and body products, and other hand-crafted items from local artisans and merchants. This fun shopping event also features tastings from Black Button Distilling, Casa Larga Vineyards, Cosimano & Ferrari Olive Oil Company, and Dragonfly Jams & Jellies.

Work from home?

Plan to come in on Friday, Nov. 22 so you too can find unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for your friends and loved ones, while also helping support patient- and family-centered care initiatives throughout Strong Memorial Hospital.

Work Offsite?

Shuttle to Shop! Be sure to take advantage of the University's shuttle services if available at your location.

Back for More Fun

Meet our cuddly PET Therapy Dogs of Strong Memorial Hospital! They are sure to bring a smile to your day and help you enjoy the start of the holiday season!

New This Year

2025 is Friends of Strong's 50th anniversary! To celebrate, we've created a new calendar that will be complimentary to all attendees of the Holiday Market. The calendar is 6x6 and includes Friends of Strong event dates for events we hold throughout the year, pictures of our volunteer and PET Therapy program, and in depth descriptions of all our organization has done since 1975. Be sure to stop by and get your copy while you shop!

Featuring Incredible New and Returning Vendors:

  • Annie Lane Essentials
  • Bill Finewood Art
  • Black Button Distilling
  • BPM Woodwork
  • Casa Larga Vineyards
  • Clay Chicks by M.E.
  • Cosimano & Ferrari, LLC
  • Dragonfly Jams & Jellies
  • Flint’s Maple
  • Florida Nut House
  • Forget Me Knots
  • Ghana Ba African Beads Gallery
  • JonJohn’s Bakery LLC
  • Kelly Maloney Paintings
  • Laurie’s Potter Mediterranean Jewels
  • OSHI GHEE
  • Parchment Bakery
  • Rathations
  • Secrets of the Forest Floor
  • Shertique
  • Spirit and Abundance
  • Tail Wagging Treats
  • Tea-Licious Trendz
  • The Soap Hag
  • The Spice Project
  • Unstrung Studios

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