Downtown Hopkinsville was bustling with shoppers, as people turned out to shop local as part of Shop Small Saturday.
Businesses had deals and bargains, from East Ninth Street to East Fifth Street and every where in between, where folks were able to enjoy handcraft, locally made wares and food. Laura Faulker with the Downtown Renaissance District says the initiative—which was sponsored by J. Schrecker Jewelry—is all about showing those small businesses some appreciation for choosing to call Hopkinsville and Christian County home.
There were artisans on hand at the Farmers’ Market as part of Christmas Market on the Square, and they’ll be back plus even more come December 10, where people can do some Christmas shopping while waiting for the night-time Christmas parade to start.
Faulkner reminds people that it is important to shop local all year ‘round to help keep those places who make such an impact in the community up and running. December itself is Shop Small Month, and people are encouraged to not let online shopping and big retailers take up all of your Christmas buying this year.