Show Your Love for Local at Downtown Small Business Saturday Sidewalk Sale

November 5, 2024

Get ahead of your holiday shopping this year while also supporting small businesses at our annual Downtown Winter Garden Small Business Saturday Sidewalk Sale on November 30^th. The festive atmosphere, including holiday decorated streets and live music, makes this a fun outing for all during the holiday weekend.

Get an early start and grab some breakfast or a coffee to fuel your search in finding that special something for that special someone or treat yourself to something you just can’t live without. You and your family and friends can do this at your own leisure – no driving through hectic traffic, beating crowds, or jumping to different parking lots.

Local owned shops have one-of-a-kind gifts plus personalized customer service in a stress-free atmosphere, making shopping a pleasurable experience. The variety of shops offer just about anything for your gift list and holiday needs from apparel, accessories, jewelry, health and beauty products, and pet supplies to home décor, party goods, gourmet seasonings, bakery items, chocolates, and much more.

To add to the festive mood, there will be outdoor live musical entertainment at Centennial Plaza. Enjoy the high energy tunes, including some holiday favorites, performed by American Jones’ brother bandmates (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.) followed by The Jim Young Trio (4 – 8 p.m.).

Fun Things to Do at the Downtown Small Business Saturday Sidewalk Sale:

• Grab a coffee to start your day off right at any of the local cafes and breakfast spots.
• Check everyone off your holiday shopping list by finding them unique gifts while also feeling good about supporting local businesses this season.
• Take pictures at any of our festive downtown spots, including a 34-foot-tall Christmas tree, to post online or as a holiday card to send to family and friends.
• Take a seat on the swings at Centennial Plaza and enjoy lively musical entertainment from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Stop by the Winter Garden Farmers Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., to continue your search for gifts amongst the 100+ local vendors, another way to support small businesses.
• Take a break from shopping and sit outside at any of our delicious eateries to enjoy the fall weather and scenic surroundings. Most of the restaurants are locally owned providing unique cuisine to enjoy while supporting small businesses.

The Downtown Small Business Saturday Sidewalk Sale will be held rain or shine. Participation, promotions, and operating hours vary per merchant.

Since its inception in 2010, Small Business Saturday continues to be a day to celebrate and support small businesses. Observed annually on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, shopping at locally owned small businesses not only helps shop owners thrive but has a positive ripple effect on local communities with $68 of every $100 spent remaining local versus $43 when shopping at national chains.