Honoring 50 years of supporting the life-saving mission of Wolfson Children’s Hospital
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2026) – The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital proudly announces the First Coast Design Show, the signature event benefiting Wolfson Children’s Hospital, is Dec. 4-6, at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.
Presented by Thibaut, the 2026 event, “The Golden Jubilee: The Art of Celebration,” commemorates 50 years of strategic fundraising for Wolfson Children’s Hospital, making a lasting difference in children’s lives across Florida’s First Coast and throughout the Southeast. The 2026 First Coast Design Show Chairs are Meridith Allen and Patton Weber.
“This year’s First Coast Design Show is a celebration of five decades of generosity, creativity and community — bringing together nationally recognized designers and exceptional art and antique dealers for an incredible weekend of shopping, beauty and artistry,” said Chris Hieb, president of The Women's Board of Wolfson Children's Hospital. “Most importantly, the show supports our commitment to raise $1.5 million to create a new outdoor play area for children receiving care at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. The innovative space will extend behavioral health therapy and healing outdoors, providing opportunities for movement, connection and healing in an environment designed to support children's emotional well-being and recovery.”
On Friday, Dec. 4, the First Coast Design Show will open at 10 a.m. with Designer Dialogues on Gardens, Homes and Transforming Spaces with Tim Johnson, Margot Shaw and Fernando Wong at 11 a.m. and Style, Fashion and Personal Expression with Katie Hobbs, David Thomas and Eugenia Soto at 1 p.m. On Friday evening, the Opening Night Gala features dinner and dancing amongst beautifully curated antiques and art.
On Saturday, Dec. 5, Designer Dialogues include Intention, Creativity and Beautiful Rooms with Paloma Contreras, Edith-Anne Duncan, Cathy Kincaid, and Lynn Terry at 11 a.m., and Collections, Celebrations and Entertaining with Ray Booth, Stephanie Jarvis, Suzanne Kasler and Simon Upton at 1 p.m. Two immersive experiences, Spritz and Stitch with Rudy Saunders and Lycette, and The Art of Treasure Hunting with Virginia Chamlee, are at 3 p.m.
On Sunday, Dec. 6, the Children’s Fashion Showing featuring former and current Wolfson Children’s Hospital patients, is set for 2 p.m.
Show hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 5, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 6. Explore ticket options and purchase tickets on the website, firstcoastdesignshow.com. All events are ticketed and quantities are limited.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, visit firstcoastdesignshow.com, call 904.202.2886, or email designshow@bmcjax.com. Follow the First Coast Design Show on Instagram @firstcoastdesignshow.
Logo: The First Coast Design Show is the signature event benefitting Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
About The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Established in 1973 by Ellen Cavert, the ongoing mission of the all-volunteer Women’s Board is to raise community awareness and fund state-of-the-art infrastructure, programming and services for Wolfson Children’s Hospital—the only dedicated children’s inpatient healthcare facility in the region. Since its inception, The Women’s Board has raised more than $37 million in support of Wolfson Children’s Hospital to ensure the advancement of first-rate medical care for all children. Two annual fundraisers, the First Coast Design Show (formerly the Art & Antiques Show) and the Florida Forum speaker series, enable The Women’s Board to donate over $1 million a year to Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
About Wolfson Children’s Hospital of Jacksonville
Nonprofit Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, is a part of Baptist Health, Northeast Florida’s most comprehensive health system serving every stage of life which was named by Newsweek as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care.” Wolfson Children’s is the only children’s hospital in Northeast Florida and serves as the pediatric referral center for North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Staffed 24/7 by pediatric nurses and other healthcare professionals specially trained to work with children, the 281-bed, patient- and family-centered hospital features the latest pediatric medical technology in a welcoming, child-friendly environment. At Wolfson Children’s, nationally recognized pediatric specialists representing nearly every medical and surgical specialty work with pediatricians to provide care for children of all ages with congenital heart conditions, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and endocrinology disorders, orthopedic conditions, behavioral health conditions, traumatic injuries and more. Wolfson Children’s collaborates with pediatric organizations, including Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville, Emergency Resources Group, Mayo Clinic Florida and the University of Florida College of Medicine — Jacksonville. A Magnet™-designated hospital since 2010, Wolfson Children’s Hospital has been named among the U.S. News & World Report 50 Best Children’s Hospitals year after year, and in 2025, was selected as one of only fifteen children’s hospitals in the country as a Leapfrog Top Children’s Hospital, a recognition of patient quality and safety. For additional information, please visit wolfsonchildrens.com.
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