Plant City Merry Market
Visitors can browse hundreds of holiday gift items, home décor, apparel, jewelry, and handmade crafts from local vendors and artisans. Entertainment includes performances by the PCHS Musical Theater Group, a petting zoo, and food trucks. Children can also meet and take photos with Santa Claus and the roaming Grinch.
What to Expect
Holiday market and craft fair benefiting Plant City High School students.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Plant City High PTSA
Food & Drink
Five food trucks are listed.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Admission is free and parking is free. Little Paws Petting Zoo is free, with availability on a first-come, first-served basis. Santa pictures require a $5 picture fee. – Get tickets
- Hours: Market attendee timeframe: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM; the page also says the event ends at 4:00 PM. Little Paws Petting Zoo: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM; Pictures with The Grinch: 11:00 AM–1:30 PM; PCHS Musical Theater Group: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM; Pictures with Santa: 12:30 PM–2:30 PM; Raffle & Prize Giveaway: 2:00 PM–2:30 PM.
- Parking: Parking is free.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed, except service animals.
Tips & Advice
- Head to the gymnasium early for the Little Paws Petting Zoo, since spots there are first come, first served.
- Plan for the separate picture fee if your kids want photos with Santa, while pictures with the roaming Grinch are free.
- Register your family online ahead of time for free admission, and your tickets will be emailed to you quickly.
- Enter the raffle without worrying about staying for the drawing, because you do not need to be present to claim your prize.
- Leave pets at home, since the market is held indoors at the high school and only service animals are allowed.
Special Events & Promotions
- Pictures with Santa for a separate picture fee.
- Raffle & Prize Giveaway in the Main Lobby; you don't need to be there to claim your prize.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids to do?
The Little Paws Petting Zoo in the gymnasium is free, first come, first served. The Grinch roams the market for free photos. Santa takes pictures for a picture fee, and the PCHS Musical Theater Group puts on holiday performances in the Showcase Area.
What will I find to shop for?
There are more than 140 vendors, from boutique-style sellers and crafters to local artisans. They sell home décor, apparel, jewelry and handmade crafts. Five food trucks are on site too.
Do I need to be there for the raffle drawing?
No. Results are announced in the Main Lobby, but you don't need to be there to claim your prize.
Who does the market support?
The Plant City High School PTSA hosts it. All proceeds help fund extracurricular programs and activities at the school.
How can I become a vendor?
Register online. All vendors must be registered, paid and assigned a booth number by November 15, 2026. Vendor spaces usually sell out by September, and a backup list opens after that.
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