Shop Small Saturday
The Town of Manchester’s Neighborhoods & Families Division will host their inaugural indoor Shop Small Saturday at the Spruce Street Farmers Market on Saturday, November 27 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Nathan Hale Activity Center, 160 Spruce Street.
With local vendors including farmers, prepared food vendors and artisans, Shop Small Saturday is the perfect day to support local businesses and get your holiday shopping started.
Shop Small Saturday was first observed in 2010, serving as a direct counterpart to holidays such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which highlight large nationwide corporations as opposed to local businesses. Shop Small Saturday hopes to encourage shoppers to support their local businesses, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic has had a detrimental impact on small businesses across the country.
In addition to the market’s slate of various local vendors, the Spruce Street Farmers Market also accepts SNAP/ETB. The market will double up to $10 in SNAP benefits (spend $10 and receive an additional $10 for fresh produce).
The current slate of vendors includes:
Farms & Food
- Amazing Ackee (vegan Jamaican patties)
- Better Together Bakery (gluten-free baked goods)
- Bloom Bake Shop (baked goods)
- Bussa Orchards (apples)
- Fernandes Farmstead (beef, pork, honey, eggs)
- Hungry Lion Food Truck (breakfast and coffee)
- Oh Fudge (fudge and chocolate-covered treats)
- Ovelle Coffee Co. (coffee beans and grounds)
- Poh’s Pastures (liquid soap, lip balm, room sprays, bath products)
- The Tasty Empanada (frozen gluten-free empanadas)
- Whimsical Olive Branch (spreads & oils)
- Wilkinson Farm (maple syrup and honey)
Artisans & More
- A Clay Zone (reusable clay)
- Alternate Endings (handmade upcycled paper ornaments)
- ApplefallsPrints (art, greeting cards & t-shirts)
- BOOK CLUB On the Go (books & bookish gifts, author signing with Maria Carvalho)
- Candle Collaborative (natural soy candles in cans from local breweries)
- Fox & Gem (hand knit treasures for babies and children)
- Hippie Love (wide assortment of crystals)
- K9 Kouture (reversible dog bandannas that slide onto collar)
- Muddy Paws Barkery (organic dog treats, wooden dog decor & ornaments)
- Penny Goetjen, Mystery Author (variety of mystery novels; signed copies as purchased)
- Sister’s Soapbox (natural soaps)
- The Playful Peacock (wood signs, jewelry, and more)
- The Sault Shoppe (handmade jewelry and accessories)
- Tom’s Frozen Pet Treats (frozen dog treats)
- Yarn Addiction Arts (hand knit baskets, clothing and more)
For more information, please contact Cynde Acanto at [email protected]. For an up-to-date vendor roster, visit the Spruce Street Farmers Market Facebook page.
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About Author
James Costa is the Neighborhoods & Families Coordinator for the Department of Leisure, Family, and Recreation. He began working with the division during his sophomore year at Manchester High School, and he is now a UConn graduate with degrees in Journalism & Film Studies.
Fun Fact #1: I won my car in a raffle during Manchester High School’s Project Graduation.
Fun Fact #2: My all-time favorite movies are All That Heaven Allows, Punch-Drunk Love & Twin Peaks: The Return.