Tis the season for GFIA members to give back to the community and partake in holiday cheer! The holiday season kicks off with the GFIA Holiday Extravaganza.

This event gives association members the opportunity to celebrate the season and network while supporting local charitable organizations. GFIA’s most heavily retailer attended event, the extravaganza hosts a floor of casino games and participant prizes!

SAVE THE DATE
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

NEW LOCATION: 
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre  
Atlanta, Georgia

Holiday Extravaganza sponsorships are still available
CLICK HERE for more info, email Michelle Boyer or call (678) 654-3316

Parking:
There are 1,000 on-site parking spaces; 700 in a four-level deck and 300 more in a surface lot. 

The on site parking rate for performances is $10.00 (credit card only) per vehicle. 
There is no pre-pay option available. Third party websites selling parking at Cobb Energy Centre are not valid.  Passes sold on StubHub are fraudulent.

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GFIA Chairman, Greg Edenfield of Wayfield Foods, chose Giving Grace as his chairman’s charity. Serving almost 4,000 families in 2024, with a focus on helping single-parent families, persons experiencing homelessness, and the extremely poor. Giving Grace provides vital support with food, rent, mortgage, utilities, and childcare. They also assist more than 200 families with gifts for the holidays. 
Your support can bring hope and joy to families in need. Below are a few ways to get involved with Giving Grace:

• Visit the Giving Grace website to make a donation.
• Sponsor a family for Christmas—spread holiday cheer by contacting Christy Betz at (404) 468-2970.
• Join the private Giving Grace Facebook group to connect, share encouragement, and stay updated on ways to help.

Check out our 2025 Holiday Extravaganza photo album thru Flickr to download your favorites!

Click here for more Holiday Extravaganza pictures