This Friday may be your last chance to complete your holiday shopping, and there's no better place to do it than right here in our local community! By choosing to shop local, you're not just crossing off your to-do listโyou're making a meaningful impact on the community we all love. Here's how:
Economic Boost
When you shop at local businesses, more of your money stays within the community. That means more support for local jobs, services, and programs that make our town thrive.
Unique Gifts
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This Friday may be your last chance to complete your holiday shopping, and there's no better place to do it than right here in our local community! By choosing to shop local, you're not just crossing off your to-do listโyou're making a meaningful impact on the community we all love. Here's how:
๐ Economic Boost
When you shop at local businesses, more of your money stays within the community. That means more support for local jobs, services, and programs that make our town thrive.
๐ Unique Gifts
Local shops offer one-of-a-kind treasures and personalized service that big-box stores just can't match. Your gifts will be as unique as the people receiving them!
๐ค Community Connection
Shopping locally is more than a transaction; it's a chance to connect with neighbors, support hardworking business owners, and strengthen the bonds that make our community special.
๐ Environmental Benefits
By choosing nearby stores, you're helping reduce the carbon footprint of your purchases. Shopping locally is a gift to the planet, too!
๐ก Supporting Local Entrepreneurs
Every purchase is a vote of confidence in the dreams and hard work of local entrepreneurs. When you shop local, you're investing in the future of our community.
So grab your shopping list, invite a friend, and join us in supporting our local shops this Friday. Together, we can make this holiday season one to rememberโfor our families and our community!
While you're here, enjoy some extra special festivities on Friday 12/20:
๐ถ Carolers on Main Street: Enjoy live holiday music as carolers fill the air with seasonal tunes while you shop.
๐ The S.D. Ireland Lighted Truck Parade: Don't miss this spectacular holiday truck as it rolls through town at 5:30 PM, bringing dazzling lights and holiday spirit!
This Friday from 5โ8 PM, downtown will transform into a chocolate-lover's paradise during the Chocolate Walk. Stroll through downtown, pop into your favorite shops, and treat yourself to some chocolate creations along the way. It's the perfect chance to connect with neighbors, explore local businesses, and dive into the festive spirit!
Here's a taste of what's happening:
Chocolate-Themed Fun at Vermont Literacy Lab
Tours of the Bristol Suites
Open House at Touch VT
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๐ซโจ This Friday from 5โ8 PM, downtown will transform into a chocolate-lover's paradise during the Chocolate Walk. Stroll through downtown, pop into your favorite shops, and treat yourself to some chocolate creations along the way. It's the perfect chance to connect with neighbors, explore local businesses, and dive into the festive spirit!
Here's a taste of what's happening:
๐ซ Chocolate-Themed Fun at Vermont Literacy Lab
๐จ Tours of the Bristol Suites
๐ก Open House at Touch VT
๐จ Staff Arts & Crafts Market at Minifactory
๐๏ธ Special Sales Throughout Downtown
All your fave local business will have a special treat! Here's a preview: Minifactory will be giving a sneak peak of their holiday bakes, Smoke & Lolas will be dishing out specialty brownie bites and hot cocoa, Scentsations will have candy cane fudge, and EmeraldRose Grows will be offering 10% off thc chocolates.
This event is free and open to all, so bring your friends, family, and your sweet tooth for an evening of chocolatey cheer and local love. ๐ซโจ See you downtown!
While you're downtown, don't forget to head to the Town Green for the annual Memory Tree Lighting ceremony.
And get excited about all the fun coming up this month:
โ๏ธ Snowflake Stroll - Friday, December 13th 5-8 pm
๐ฅ Lumen: Bristol's Celebration of Fire & Light - Saturday, December 14th 4-7 pm
๐ Last Minute Fa La La - Friday, December 20th 5-8 pm
Are you going to be at this Saturday's Bristol Harvest Festival? Stop by the Bristol CORE booth to learn about our Smiley Scavenger Hunt.
Search through downtown Bristol for colorful smiley faces. If you find 5, you'll be entered to win $100 in Bristol Bucks.
We hope to see you there!
The FPF Community Directory is a collection of more than 15,000 Vermont businesses and nonprofits in 247 categories that participate in Front Porch Forum. FPF does not screen or evaluate these organizations. Learn more in the FPF Help Center.
The FPF Community Directory is a collection of more than 15,000 Vermont businesses and nonprofits in 247 categories that participate in Front Porch Forum. FPF does not screen or evaluate these organizations. Learn more in the FPF Help Center.
