The Friendsgiving Pour | A Candle-Making & Community Experience

About this event

Hosted by Irie Essence

5:00–6:00 PM | Friendsgiving Pop-Up Shop — FREE Kick off the evening by shopping with curated DMV small businesses. Discover local brands, enjoy food and sweet treats available for purchase, connect with creatives, and support local entrepreneurs. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to shop before the candle-making experience begins. No purchase is required to browse the marketplace.

6:00–7:30 PM | The Friendsgiving Pour Candle-Making Experience — $50

Get creative with Irie Essence during a guided gel wax candle-making workshop. Guests will customize their own candles using fragrances, colors, and decorative elements. All candle-making supplies and instruction are included. Tickets are limited to 25 participants. Guests are encouraged to arrive by 5:45 PM to check in and shop before the workshop.

7:30–8:00 PM | Shop, Connect & Unwind

Continue shopping, mingle with fellow attendees, take photos, and collect finished candles once they have cooled sufficiently.

Ticket Options

Free Pop-Up Shop RSVP — Access to the vendor marketplace; candle-making not included.

$50 Candle-Making Experience — Includes guided candle-making, all supplies, and access to the marketplace.

Vendor Applications

Interested in showcasing your business at The Friendsgiving Pour? We welcome inquiries from food, dessert, jewelry, beauty, art, wellness, and lifestyle businesses. Apply to become a vendor through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/IrieEssence Vendor participation is separate from guest registration. No vendor tickets are available for purchase.

Come pour, connect, and celebrate community with us! 🤎

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