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Celebrate the Season With Us

City of Refuge’s Annual Holiday Market presented by Missouri Business Referrals is an outdoor, festive, locally rooted, holiday shopping event in Columbia, Missouri.

The event is free and open to the public, featuring local and refugee artisan goods, food trucks, hot beverages, live entertainment, a visit from Santa, and activities for all ages. Guests are encouraged to stop in throughout the day to shop 65+ vendors and enjoy the festive atmosphere. The market takes place the first Saturday in December at City of Refuge. 

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Event Details

December 5, 2026

  • 10am – 4pm
  • City of Refuge, 10 N Garth Ave
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2026 Vendors & Booklet Ads

Sign up to be a vendor or buy ad space in our Holiday Market Booklet! (Booklet registration closes 11/2)

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Volunteers Make It Possible

Volunteers make our events possible! We need volunteers to help with:

  • Event set-up and tear-down
  • Running activities
  • Welcome and information table

To volunteer at events, fill out our volunteer application, check the “community events” box, and you’ll be added to the list to get information about event opportunities.

Become a Holiday Market Volunteer

Become a Sponsor

Sponsorship opportunities are available through events, programs, and special initiatives throughout the year. Join our sponsors in making a lasting impact.

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