Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday each year is Small Business Saturday, a day set aside for buying Christmas gifts from stores owned and operated in your community. Take a moment to see some opportunities for supporting local business through 828newsNOW’s Events website. 

 

Almost December Pop-Up Craft Market 

From 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Nov. 30 at 181 Reems Creek Rd, Reems Creek Pottery is offering a pop-up market for those on the north side of town. With around 20 vendors, event organizers claim there will be “Something for every budget.” 

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Authentically Asheville Winter Wonderland  

This wonder-filled market is shaping up to be a block party worth attending with all the comforts of life in Asheville: local makers, food trucks and a full bar. This all-weekend event is planned from 1 – 7 p.m. on Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 at 49 Broadway St. 

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Highland Holiday Market 

Hoping to get out of the house on Black Friday for your shopping tradition? From 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Nov. 29 at 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Highland Brewing is hosting a maker’s market with roughly three dozen vendors offering a variety of handcrafted goods. If you’re not sold yet, a new brew is set to be released during the sale. 

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Small Business Saturday Pop-Up Market 

With live music and a free hot chocolate and coffee bar, Craigsfields Hair Studio & Spa has a comforting shopping experience lined up. Check out this family-friendly shopping extravaganza from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Nov. 30 at 1874 Brevard Road. 

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