Small Business Saturday is almost here and it's one of our favorite shopping days of the year! The Saturday after Thanksgiving is designated as Shop Small Saturday - it's the day that shoppers show their support to small, locally owned businesses in their own communities or communities they choose to visit. We invite you to come see what's happening in Morgan County on Small Business Saturday and, as always, we encourage you to support small business owners throughout the county whenever you can.
Supporting a small, locally owned business means more of the money you spend stays in the local economy. It means you're helping to support the family who owns that business rather than a large, multi-million dollar company. Did you know that more than 50% of all U.S. retail sales happen at small businesses? Shop smart this holiday season by shopping small and supporting small businesses in whatever community you frequent.
While we encourage you to shop small anytime you're in the area, it's never easier than on Small Business Saturday! Here's a list of special events scheduled for the shopping holiday, but be sure to check out our shopping page for additional small businesses to support throughout the county. Happy (small) shopping!
Martinsville:
Small Business Saturday Passports
Shops throughout downtown Martinsville
Join your favorite retail shops throughout Martinsville, with a concentration on downtown merchants, as they celebrate Small Business Saturday. Each shop will offer unique gift ideas as you explore the ongoing revitalization of downtown Martinsville. Keep an eye out for special offers, giveaways and fun drawings as you browse from store to store in a beautiful, small town setting. Visit at least 18 of the participating shops for a chance to win one of four $100 gift cards!
Small Business Saturday Makers Market
Art Sanctuary of Indiana, Martinsville
This annual market event offers you the chance to shop artists, crafters and other small businesses who don't have a traditional storefront. Find amazing, one of a kind and handmade gifts at great prices for everyone on your holiday list, direct from local creators and vendors. You'll find a wide variety of fun products at this event, from 10 am to 5 pm on Small Business Saturday (November 30). Also check out the Art Sanctuary's resident artists while you're there!
Brickhouse Marketplace
Brickhouse on Main, Martinsville
Another fun vendor marketplace featuring several crafters and other small businesses without their own storefronts. You'll find a curated selection of vendor booths featuring unique gift ideas, direct from local creators and vendors. This annual Small Business Saturday event is one you won't want to miss! Stop by between 9 am and 3 pm to browse. Food and drinks available on site.
Mooresville:
Small Business Saturday in Mooresville
Various locations, Mooresville
Small businesses in Mooresville are gearing up to welcome you! Come explore Mooresville's many shops and restaurants on November 30. Some of our favorite Mooresville area shops include Buffalo Gal Antiques, Grays Hollow, Nosh Dessert Parlour, Yellow Moon Antique Mall, The Constable's Antiques, and Bud and Bloom in the downtown area. Don't forget about places outside of downtown as well - Ward's Apparel, White Flag Games, Copper Lace, Orchard Country Store and Greendell Landscape Solutions all have great gift ideas!
Local Restaurants:
Don't forget about local eateries! Whether you need to fuel up prior to shopping, stop for a midday break, or relax over dinner after you've shopped 'til you drop, locally-owned restaurants are the place do do that on Small Business Saturday - or any day, really! Find all the local options on the Local Favorites page in our Restaurants section!
