Shop local, Shop Small this November!

Small Business Saturday is November 26th! Change up your shopping routine this year and support your favorite local Finger Lakes businesses. Our small town shops are full of handcrafted goods, unique art, and highly personal gifts for anyone on your list – especially the Finger Lakes fan in your life!

Here are a few promos and events you won’t want to miss this Small Business Saturday:

Shop Small Hammondsport

The “coolest small town in America” is going big for Small Business Saturday! Over 20 local businesses are offering discounts for the day. In addition, the Chamber will be raffling off gift certificates to shoppers who utilize their game card-style map to visit multiple shops throughout the day. As an added bonus, Hammondsport Children’s Center is offering drop-in childcare to keep the kids occupied while you shop!

Visit their event page for more information and a full list of participating businesses.

Made in the Finger Lakes

Join the Finger Lakes Welcome Center in Geneva for their third annual Made in the Finger Lakes holiday shopping event. Support over 20 Finger Lakes vendors selling their diverse gifts and enjoy local wine, beer, cider, and food tastings. The event is scheduled for Small Business Saturday from 11am-4pm.

Vendors will be announced soon! Follow the event on Facebook to learn more.

Small Business Saturday Open House

The women-owned businesses of Seneca Falls will be hosting a Small Business Saturday Open House to share their unique gifts, holistic health services, and #shopsmall discounts. There will even be a wine and beer dessert food truck! Learn more.

Shop Small, Save Big in Watkins Glen

The village of Watkins Glen is continuing the tradition of Small Business Saturday this year and asking the community to take a pledge to shop small for the holidays. The Watkins Glen Chamber will be hosting a holiday pop-up at the visitor’s center with local vendors, cocoa, kid’s crafts, and more. You’ll also be able to pick up their Small Business Saturday passport full of local discounts, good for Saturday and the 24 Days of Shopping Small leading up to Christmas.

Visit the Watkins Glen Chamber website for more information.

Small Business Saturday in Penn Yan

There are lots of local shops in and around Penn Yan offering discounts for Small Business Saturday. Here are some shops you should visit during your stay:

Amity Coffee Company

Staving Artist Woodwork

The Windmill Farm and Craft Market

The Quilt Room

Keuka Candy Emporium

The Nest Egg

Laurentide Beer Co.

Long’s Cards & Books

Shop Small is BIG in Downtown Canandaigua

Shop locally owned businesses on Saturday, like Unique Toy ShopF. Oliver’s Oils and Gifts, and Chandeliers Boutique. Don’t miss their Holiday Open House happening the week before for holiday food tastings and a discount passport.


Shop local, stay local! Make Small Business Saturday your reason to stay at our beautiful and cozy hotel in Penn Yan. Our hotel features large suites, pillow top mattresses, plush pillows, and cozy decor.

Our local front desk agents can help you coordinate the entire weekend. Call us today! (315) 536-8473