The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition
Caroling teams perform live along Pike Place, filling the market with holiday music. Spectators can wander the street to listen to the vocal groups before gathering for a stage show and awards presentation. The event serves as a large community celebration to help fund hot meals, groceries, and vital services for local seniors and neighbors in need.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
12-3pm; caroling teams perform 12 noon-1:45pm; stage show and awards presentations 2pm-3pm.
Neighborhood
Pike Place Market
Location
Tips & Advice
- Come early to walk Pike Place and hear the caroling teams perform, then stay for the stage show and the awards at the end.
- Buy a button from the volunteers working the crowd, since button sales are part of the fundraiser for the Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank.
- If you want to carol, register your team early, because teams do their fundraising in the weeks leading up to the competition.
- Volunteers should plan to attend the in-person training on December 3 and keep most of the event day free for their shift.
Special Events & Promotions
- In-person volunteer training session on Thursday, Dec 3.
Links & Contact
Run by Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during the competition?
Caroling teams perform along Pike Place first. Then everyone gathers for a stage show and the awards.
Who does the event raise money for?
It's the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank. The money pays for hot meals, groceries and services for seniors and neighbors facing hunger.
How do I enter a caroling team?
Register your team online. Teams raise money in the weeks before the event and then perform live at the competition. A fundraising toolkit is available to help.
Can I volunteer?
Yes. Volunteers work most of the event day, helping the caroling teams, selling buttons and telling Market visitors about the event. There's an in-person training session on Thursday, December 3, and volunteer sign-up opens soon.
Can my business sponsor the event?
Yes. Sponsors get their support seen by thousands of people in the heart of Pike Place Market, and the money goes directly to meals, groceries and services for neighbors in need.
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