Students at Hampton High School are inviting community members to get a jump start on their holiday shopping while helping to support the school at the same time.

On Saturday, members of the HHS senior class will host the Hampton High Holiday Market on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Hampton Christian Church, located at 810 Deerfield Lane, Hampton.

“It’s our first year giving it a try,” said Dr. Amy Bennett Banner, one of the HHS teachers involved in the event.

The event will feature a variety of vendors and artisans who will be selling items.

“The fees the vendors pay go to our senior prom fund,” Banner explained. “We raise a lot of money each year to try to keep the prom prices low for everyone.”

The school hosts various fundraisers each year and students who work hard can earn extra discounts on their tickets while helping to lower the price for all the seniors.

“We try to make it to where all of our kids can go to prom,” Banner said.

The Hampton prom includes a sit-down dinner, the event itself and all of the favors for the students. Overall, Banner said the value for a student’s prom ticket is around $100, but thanks to the school’s fundraising efforts students can purchase tickets for about $40, or less if they have helped out with the events to raise money.

This year, Banner said the students and staff decided to host a Holiday Market to try something new.

“We thought it would also be a good thing for the community and give them a chance to get started on their Christmas shopping early,” she said. “It’s our first year, so hopefully it goes well. We hope it becomes a yearly event.”

“The ladies of the church will also be selling lunch items,” Banner continued, adding they will also have some crafts at the event.

Among the vendors already signed up to participate are:

• DFI Creations – Handcrafted wire and precious metal jewelry, personalized jewelry and leather items

• Best Bags Barr None – Thirty One Items

• Young Living Essential Oils – Teresa McClain

• Patsy’s Trinkets/Plunder Jewelry – Patsy Woodson

• David’s Famous Fudge and Candy! – David Deloach

• Half-A-Mile Creations – Paracord items

• Senegence – Kelly King

• Lula Roe with Jennifer Lunceford

• Lula Roe Appalachian Trendz – Jenny Brummett

• Honey and Lace/Piphany – Ashley Johnson

• Whole Body Nutrition – Karey Spear

• Tupperware Consultant – Staci Hughes

• D&C Crafts – Cindy Collins – Up-cycled wood holiday decorations, decor, and custom birdhouses.

There are still some spaces left for vendors, and those interested in taking part can call Banner at Hampton High School at 423-725-5200 or message her on Facebook.

For more information on the event, contact Banner or visit the Facebook event page for “Hampton High Holiday Market.”