Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is November 29th!

Don't miss out on the exciting offerings at the Downtown Rutland Partnership's office located at 28 Center Street:

• The first 30 shoppers to visit our office will receive a special canvas tote filled with surprises, which may include coupons, gift cards, stickers, samples, passes, and more!

• Shoppers can enter raffles for gift cards to downtown businesses

• Enjoy complimentary gift wrapping for purchases made at downtown businesses

• Stop by our hot cocoa station for a warm treat

While at our office, talk with the Better Business Bureau! The Better Business Bureau is a nonprofit public service organization which, for over 100 years, has helped people make smarter decisions and has evolved to meet fast changing marketplace needs. With a mission to be a leader in advancing marketplace trust, BBB encourages and supports best practices by engaging with and educating consumers and businesses. They will bring free bags, consumer resource cards, and business resources to share.

SHOP LOCAL AND SHOP SMALL:

• Clover Exploration: Families can join a drop-off class where children create gifts for their caregivers, allowing parents to shop downtown without the need for alternative childcare—a perfect solution!

• Diamonds and More: Sales tax is included on all sales from Friday and Saturday, November 28 & 29, and, as always, they provide free gift wrapping.

• Fruition Fineries: Shoppers can take advantage of free gift wrapping, refreshments, and explore the sale rack.

• Grateful Vermonter: Sample delicious food, like Fat Toad Caramel with apple slices.

• GreenSpell Plant Shop: Purchase a plant and receive half off the corresponding pot, plus free repotting services.

• Kaleidoscope Art Supply: Discover 13 local vendors showcasing their handmade art pieces in various mediums. Additionally, they will enjoy a 10% discount on purchases from Kaleidoscope and HelloGoodbuy Vintage.

• Loose Loona: 15% off gifts and retail tea (artwork excluded).

• McNeil & Reedy: 20% discount storewide.

• Mountain Music: 20% off used vinyl all weekend! (Don't forget Record Store Day on Friday, 11/28!)

• Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center: Enjoy 15% off all full-price merchandise.

• reMake (The Mint Downtown): Free craft projects for families to enjoy at their community art tables.

• The Gymnasium: Get 20% off any paid-in-full membership for 3 months, 6 months, or a year!

• Timco Jewelers and Goldsmiths: Enjoy a 20% discount on all Citizen Watches.

• Wonderfeet Kid's Museum: Receive 10% off memberships and merchandise (special event tickets are not included in the sale).

• Willow Bee Exchange: Participants can join a scavenger hunt with gift cards awarded as prizes!

We look forward to celebrating the start of the holiday season with you!

Our event is made possible through the generous support of our community. Sponsors for our 2025 holiday events include:

• The Bank of Bennington

• Stewart's Shops

• The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation