Mistletoe and Merlot returns to Aiken for early holiday shopping

Landon Stamper, Aiken Standard, S.C.
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Nov. 10—For residents who don't want to wait until the last minute to do holiday shopping, Mistletoe and Merlot is the perfect opportunity to do so.

The fourth annual holiday shopping event will be held on two days: a preview party on Thursday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. and the full event Friday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Both days festivities will be held at Newberry Hall, located at 117 Newberry St. S.W. in downtown Aiken.

The Thursday preview party will feature a souvenir wineglass, cheeseboard and shopping bag for the first 200 guests, heavy hors d'oeuvre, desserts, wine and beer. Attendees will have the first crack at unique gifts from over 40 vendors.

Tickets are $25 and include one drink ticket.

Friday will be the main event, featuring over 40 vendors, with light snacks provided. Many of the items being sold are handmade and boutique, according to the description.

General admission tickets are $5.00 and are good all day.

Tickets for both days can be purchased online at tickets.aikenstandard.com. Tickets do not have to be purchased in advance; they can be bought at the door.

"We are once again thrilled to be hosting this fun event to kick off the holiday season," said Melinda Caldwell, an advertising and events specialist at the Aiken Standard. "Shoppers will be able to find unique items for everyone on their gift lists."

The complete list of vendors is:

—Avon — Julie Steen

—Busy Bakers

—Child Advocacy Center

—Color Street — Marie Swygert

—Cupcake Nikki

—Deez Boutique

—Eastlake Design

—Gramma Lena

—Haley Bee

—Irongate Candles

—Kaminer Haislip

—Kels and Faith Co.

—Lark Design

—LC's Delightful Designs

—LipTricks

—Lisa Anne Tindal

—Little Bit Hobby Farm and Crafts

—Live Extra Boutique

—Mack's Poppin' Kettle Korn

—Maddie P Boutique

—Mary Kay — Delores Martin

—Milly's Jewelry

—Miss Bea's Pickles

—Old America Market

—Palmetto Rose Studio

—Pampered Chef — Cassie Dawson

—Remax Tattersall

—Saltbox Creations

—September Charm

—Simply Classic

—Southern Smocks of Aiken

—Southside Gallery

—Sweet Cream Treats

—Sweet Tooth's Bakery

—Town Creek Boutique

—True North Candle

—Tupperware — Shirley Pinkston

—Vikki's Boutique

—VStyle

—What Can I Say by Carteka

—What Not Warehouse

—Your CBD Store — Aiken

—Sass A Saurus Boutique

—Too Broke Girls Boutique

—Aiken County Historical Museum Gift Shop