JWA Christmas Bazaar

The mission of the Jesuit Women’s Auxiliary (JWA) is to support the Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, and its current students and alumni in all its endeavors. JWA members include mothers of current students, mothers and wives of alumni as well as friends of Jesuit Dallas.

The Bazaar's Impact
History of the Bazaar

The Bazaar's Impact

The JWA Christmas Bazaar has been held the first Saturday in December for almost 30 years. Every year the proceeds of this event provide a significant gift to the School and funds from the JWA Christmas Bazaar have been used to benefit all students and the community, including: construction of the Anderson parking lot, remodeled cafeteria, Senior Courtyard, landscaping of the Prayer Garden, furniture for the renovated library, sound system in the Terry Center assembly hall, renovation of Ranger Stadium. Additionally, the JWA has established annual scholarships for three current students, underwrites the Jesuit Celebration Auction and its quest for additional need-based financial aid, and provides meaningful support for the Jesuit Dallas Museum’s annual ArtQuest.

History of the Bazaar

Initially centered on craft and art items sold in a small section of the School, the JWA Christmas Bazaar has grown significantly in the three decades since it was established. Now covering a vast majority of campus with over 100 vendors selling a myriad of collectables and products, the event has become synonymous with the Christmas season in the local community, as thousands of patrons participate in one of the most fun traditions on the calendar.

Don't Miss...

Be sure to shop the many vendors throughout the school and Terry Center and check out these crowd favorite activities and stands...

Candy Cane Café

Come check out our Candy Cane Café in the Terry Center with food, beverages, and treats available all day; and don’t forget to grab a "Mrs. Claus Mimosa" from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Mrs. Claus Mimosas is sponsored by Briggs Freeman.
The Candy Cane Café is generously sponsored by Ken, LuAnn and Garrett '19 Tarango and Raymond and Peggy Houde.

Purchase Raffle Tickets for a Chance to Win!

Enter for a chance to win items from one of our vendors! Each vendor donates an item from their store with a value of $25 or more. There are over 100 vendors so there are over 100 winners at our bazaar! You do not have to be present to win, however prizes are chosen on a first come first served basis.

Raffle tickets will be available before and during the Christmas Bazaar.

Santa’s Sweet Shop

This crowd favorite sells out every year! Shoppers, stop by Santa's Sweet Shop on your way into the Terry Center. We will be happy to hold your bake sale purchases while you enjoy the rest of the bazaar and you can pick them up on your way out. The day of the Bazaar items will be individually marked for sale. Come early to ensure you go home with your favorite treat.

Volunteer to make goodies or help wrap.
Each year volunteers make or bake a family favorite treat. Big sellers have been homemade cookies, cupcakes, whole pies & cakes, brownies, candies, fudge, preserves, salsas, breads, & trail mixes. Bakers can send goodies in disposable packaging labeled with any high allergy foods (ie. peanuts or tree nuts, or if it’s gluten free). We will do all the wrapping and decorating to make each item look fantastic and ready to purchase.

No store-bought goodies or items requiring refrigeration please.
Drop off baked goods at Jesuit during morning and afternoon carpools the Friday before the bazaar. Items may also be delivered to the front office during the day on Friday.

Volunteers meet the Terry Center after carpool to socialize & package treats.