Here’s how you can support local businesses in Bellefonte this Shop Small Saturday
As people begin to get into the season of holiday shopping, events are planned in Bellefonte to promote small businesses and encourage consumers to shop local.
Downtown Bellefonte Inc. is holding its annual Shop Small Crawl on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26, sponsored by Universal Settlement Services of PA. DBI will have a table set up inside the Little Blue House, across from Pizza Mia, 105 N. Spring St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Those who are out and about Saturday are encouraged to stop by for music and to warm up inside with hot chocolate. Every 30 minutes, DBI will give away a $30 #LoveBFT gift card — which can be used to purchase goods at nearly 50 different participating merchants — to a “neighborhood supporter.” Those interested can become a member and enter the drawing on Saturday at the booth.
For $12, shoppers can purchase a “Shop Small Crawl” tote bag on Saturday at DBI’s table. Then, between Nov. 26 and Dec. 19, people can shop at participating locations to earn pins from each business or organization for the tote bag. When someone makes a purchase at a participating merchant, they should say they’re doing the Shop Small Crawl to receive the pin.
The Shop Small Crawl Totes will also be available at the DBI booth at Belle Mercantile from Nov. 26 through Dec. 19.
Those who collect at least 15 pins will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a chance to win one of two $250 #LoveBFT gift cards when they email a photo of the tote to jennilyn@downtownbellefonteinc.com. To gain one additional entry, participants can post a photo of their tote bag on social media using the #LoveBFT tag. A winner will be announced Dec. 20.
DBI will also have a Holiday Trolley on four dates this season — including Black Friday and Small Business Saturday — to help residents and visitors support local businesses. The full trolley schedule and routes are available online at https://downtownbellefonteinc.com/2022/11/22/holiday-trolley-to-support-downtown-shopping-dining/.
Below is a list of merchants participating in DBI’s Shop Small Crawl, their hours for Saturday, address and what to expect, according to DBI’s website.
By A Thread, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 115 W. Bishop St., will be running in-store promotions on Saturday.
Thread Baby, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 135 W. High St., will have in-store promotions on Saturday.
Smith + Front, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 160 Dunlop St. (inside the Gamble Mill), will give a free mini card to the first 50 customers on Saturday.
Felicity’s Pet Supplies, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 2022 Axemann Road, Suite 101, will have Black Friday sales all weekend.
Bees Knees Coffee, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 114 E. College Ave, Pleasant Gap (Pop-up at Gamble Mill on Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Belle Mercantile, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 135 S. Spring St.
Plumb’s Card & Gift, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 105 N. Allegheny St. Customers will receive 25% off their purchase on Saturday, excluding counter cards
Fez Records, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 2042 Axemann Road, Suite 210. Customers will receive 10% off their purchase on Saturday.
Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 133 N. Allegheny St.
Monarch Salon, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 114 S. Spring St., will offer deals on hair products and gift card specials, and will launch some new items, on Saturday.
Big Spring Spirits, noon to 10 p.m., 198 Match Factory Place.
Art a la Carte, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 107 S. Allegheny St., will serve hot apple cider and homemade cookies on Saturday.
Gamble Mill Inn & Suites and Speakeasy, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 160 Dunlop St., will have a variety of local vendors set up in the Speakeasy and one of the suites on Saturday.
The Republic, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., 160 Dunlop St (inside the Gamble Mill). A variety of mimosa flavors will be available using their on-tap prosecco, so you can sip while you shop.
Jabebo Studio, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 213 E. Bishop St. On Saturday, they’ll be running a promotion, buy 2 Jabebo earrings and get 1 free.
Good Intent Cider, noon to 10 p.m., 167 S. Potter St.
Pizza Mia, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., 106 N. Spring St. On Saturday, buy two house made Christmas cookies for $1.
Pine Market Seasonal Pop-Up Shop, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 109 E. Bishop St. A short-term pop-up shop will feature local small business makers, curators and dreamers.
Happy Wraps, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., 216 W. High St.
The Great Mish Mosh, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 128 S. Allegheny St. Find sales on antiques and collectibles.
Our Fair Lady Bed and Breakfast, Email at ofl.schuster@gmail.com, 313 E. Linn St. Gift certificates are available in any amount. Mention Small Business Saturday and receive an extra bonus with your gift certificate.
The Governors’ Pub (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and Talleyrand Tavern (5 p.m. to midnight), 211 W. High St.
Magpie Interiors, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., On Saturday, they’ll have refreshments and free gift wrapping before noon.
Centre Boot Company, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 380 Phoenix Ave. The entire store will be 20% off on Saturday.
Bonfatto’s Italian Market and Corner Cafe, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., 401 W. High St. Stop by on Saturday for one free drip coffee of any size.
Titan Market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 2042 Axemann Road, Suite 111. On Saturday, get $5 off $50, $10 off $100.
