A holiday gift fair. Shop local artisans, makers & small business.

November 7-9, 2024

Sugarplum Festival: An Annual Holiday Gift Fair

Everyone looks forward to the second weekend in November for the annual Sugarplum Festival at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art! For over 40 years, visitors kick off the holiday season at this St. Joseph tradition. Including unique gifts, artisan-made crafts, vintage goods, 30+ small businesses, local entrepreneurs and crafters, live music and performances, delicious cafe lunch and much more.

Thursday - November 7
Preview Party

5:30 – 8:00 pm
Special tickets required
Deck the Halls Auction opens at 5:30 pm

Schedule

Friday - November 8

10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Lunch served 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Half-priced admission 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Saturday - November 9

10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Lunch served 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Deck the Halls auction closes at 3:30 pm
Half-priced admission all day for Veterans (with ID).

TICKET OPTIONS

Preview Party - $40

  • 1 Preview Night Admission

  • 1 General Admission

Sugarplum Friend - $60

  • Preview Night Admission

  • 1 General Admission

  • 1 VIP Parking Pass

Sugarplum Patron - $100

  • 2 Preview Night Admissions

  • 2 General Admissions

  • 1 VIP Parking Pass

Become a Sugarplum Vendor

    • Wednesday, November 6 - Vendor Setup - 10am-6pm

    • Thursday, November 7 - Vendor Setup - 9am-4pm , Preview Party Gift Gallery Open 5-8pm

    • Friday, November 8 - Gift Gallery Open 10am-8pm

    • Saturday, November 9 - Gift Gallery Open 10am-4pm, Vendor Tear Down 4-8pm

    • Frida, September 6, Vendor Packets Due (with $100 deposit)

    • Friday, September 27, Notification of Acceptance (deposit returned if not accepted)

    • Friday, November 1, Booth Parment Due (in full)

Contact our events manager, Amber Wilcox
awilcox@albrecht-kemper.org
Expect vendor packets to be sent out in April

Become a Sponsor

Together, with the tireless support of volunteers, donors, and sponsors like you, we can continue to provide:

  • Inspiration to over 15,000 visitors per year

  • Educational activities for over 1300 students

  • An appreciation of the arts and a forum for community dialogue

  • -8 tickets to dinner & auction
    -Premium recognition (all materials)

  • -4 tickets to dinner & auction
    -Program & social media recognition

  • -2 tickets to dinner & auction
    -Social media recognition

PARKING

PAID MUSEUM PARKING

Limited parking is available in the museum parking lot*

$5.00 per entry

Cash only

FREE PARKING

St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity ReStore

3131 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506

Complimentary shuttle to the museum every 10 minutes

*Handicapped parking always available free of charge with appropriate documentation (tag or placard). Please contact the museum with questions (816) 233-7003.